Published impact analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, ministerial forums and national standard setting bodies.
Announcement date
7 August 2026
Link to announcement
Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA), is a critical site used for the testing of advanced and emerging defence capabilities. It is also a place of national significance for Aboriginal cultural heritage, and home to pastoral and mining operations, while also hosting significant scientific and environmental research, prospecting and tourism.
Announcement date
19 August 2026
Link to announcement
Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial Ecosystem
Announcement date
19 August 2026
Link to announcement
Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial Ecosystem
Announcement date
16 June 2026
Link to announcement
https://www.cisc.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1412
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00701/asmade/text
Problem being addressed
An Impact Analysis prepared by the Department of Home Affairs exploring options to manage risk for critical infrastructure asset classes was published in February 2023: Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program I The office of Impact Analysis
Announcement date
25 June 2026
Link to announcement
https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/albanese-government-introduces-legislation-open-doors-opportunity-getting-more-australians
Problem being addressed
In 2023, the Australian Universities Accord panel conducted a systematic review of the higher education system (the Accord Review). The Accord found that significant changes to the system are needed to produce the skills, knowledge and intellectual ambition to meet Australia’s current and emerging social, economic and environmental challenges.
Announcement date
23 June 2026
Link to announcement
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Amendment (Consequential Amendment) Rules 2026
Announcement date
1 April 2026
Link to announcement
Australian Immunisation Register Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015 (the instrument) sets out requirements for recognised vaccinations providers to report prescribed vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The instrument also defines prescribed bodies and outlines the circumstances under which these bodies may access AIR information for approved purposes.
The instrument was due to sunset on 1 April 2026.
Announcement date
27 and 31 March 2026
Link to announcement
My Health Records Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
My Health Records Regulations 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Announcement date
30 March 2026
Link to announcement
Social Security and Student Assistance (Student Start-up Loan Debts and ABSTUDY Student Start-up Loan Overpayments) Determination 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
16 March 2026
Link to announcement
ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proposes to remake the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 (the Clearing Rules) which are due to sunset on 1 April 2026. ASIC proposes to remake the 2015 Rules, in substantially the same form, to continue the operation of Australia’s over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives central clearing regime under Part 7.5A of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act).