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Published Impact Analyses

Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.

Improving the water efficiency of commercial ice makers under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

11 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Impact Analysis outcome – Improving water efficiency of commercial ice makers | Water Rating

Problem being addressed 

The national stock of commercial ice makers consume a significant quantity of water – over 6.1 GL each year, equivalent to the water used by about 35,000 households. 

Currently, commercial ice makers have no minimum water efficiency requirement and suppliers offer variable information to consumers on water usage. As information is unavailable or is presented in a way that makes it difficult to compare, consumers are rarely aware of product water use or operating costs, representing a market failure. 

Proposal P1060 - Egg Food Safety and Primary Production Requirements
Commonwealth-State
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1060 – Egg food safety and Primary Production requirements on 17 September 2025 and on 14 November 2025 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.

Link to announcement 

The announcement can be found in the communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 14 November 2025. The approval report and supporting document can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1060.

Problem being addressed

GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination
Aust Gov
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date

29 October 2025

Link to announcement 

GST-Free Supply (Care) Determination 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed
The GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination 2015 grants GST‑free status to small packs (containing 25 tablets or less) of analgesics containing aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol. This particularly affects the supply of small packs outside pharmacy settings, such as in supermarkets, as larger packs sold in pharmacies are separately GST-free. Remaking the instrument without significant amendments aims to ensure pain medication remains affordable.

The Instrument is due to sunset on 1 October 2025.

Review of grape and wine sector regulation
Aust Gov
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Impact Analysis Equivalent

Announcement date 
22 December 2025 

Link to announcement  
Government response to the Review of regulatory options for the wine and grape sector - DAFF 

Improving consumer guarantees and supplier indemnification provisions under the Australian Consumer Law
Commonwealth-State
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

23 November 2025

Link to announcement 

Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted

Problem being addressed

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (EPBC Regulations)
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date

18 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (EPBC Regulations) is due to sunset on 1 April 2026. 

Proposal

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department) propose to remake the EPBC Regulations ‘as is’ without significant amendment, except for minor corrections to ensure the EPBC Regulations remain current. 

Protecting consumers from unfair trading practices (DRIS)
Commonwealth-State
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Department
Department of the Treasury

Announcement date
23 November 2025

Link to announcement 
Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted

Cash Acceptance Mandate
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

14 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Mandating cash acceptance

Problem being addressed

Around 1.5 million Australians continue to rely on cash for 80 per cent or more of their in-person transactions. However, businesses are increasingly not accepting cash. This raises significant social and economic inclusion concerns for Australians who rely on cash for essential purchases. Among those likely to be most impacted are Australians living in regional communities, older Australians, First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people living with disabilities and victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. 

Excessive Pricing Prohibition for Supermarkets 
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date 

14 December 2025

Link to announcement  

Banning supermarket price gouging to protect Australian shoppers 

Problem being addressed 

Regulating Digital Asset Platforms
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date 

26 November 2025 

Link to announcement  

Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 – Parliament of Australia 

Problem being addressed