On 17 July 2014, the Attorney-General’s Department released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) examining the proposed measures to enhance chemical security in relation to 84 toxic chemicals of security concern. These include a variety of industrial, agricultural and veterinary chemicals. The Attorney-General’s Department has raised concerns that these toxic chemicals could be exploited by individuals and groups for criminal purposes – particularly terrorism and organised crime. The Attorney-General’s Department invites submissions on the consultation RIS. Submissions are open until 5pm on Wednesday, 27 August 2014. This Consultation RIS has been approved by the OBPR.