Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Agency
Queensland Department of Health
Announcement date
12 September 2025.
Link to announcement
Problem being addressed
The Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) examines the instances of substandard care occurring in the provision of audiology services in Australia. Policy problems include:
Announcement date
7 October 2025
Link to announcement
Income Tax Assessment (1936 Act) Regulations 2025
Problem being addressed
The Income Tax Assessment (1936 Act) Regulation 2015 (the Regulation) prescribes how certain parts of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 are to be implemented, including determining the amount of the tax rebate available for seniors and pensioners, and specifying the Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations for which the pay and allowances of members of the ADF are exempt from income tax.
Announcement date
23 December 2019
Link to announcement
Post-Implementation Review — Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 and the Resale Royalty Scheme | Office for the Arts
Announcement date
24 November 2025
Link to announcement
Senate disallowable instruments list – Parliament of Australia
Problem being addressed
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) clarify the obligations of education and training providers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The Standards currently apply to most education sectors, including kindergartens and preschools, but do not explicitly extend to other types of early childhood education services.
Department/Agency
Attorney-General's Department
Announcement date
14 November 2025
Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01377/latest/text
On 9 December 2020, the Parliament passed legislation that gave effect to the most significant reforms to the foreign investment framework since its establishment in 1975. On 1 January 2021, legislation came into force that introduced a package of reforms to enable the Australian Government to better address emerging national security risks that arise from foreign ownership. There were also measures to reduce the regulatory burden for certain investments that do not pose national security risks and provide greater clarity on the scope and application of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act, 1975 (FATA). The reforms included:
Announcement date
6 November 2025
Link to announcement
Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025 – Parliament of Australia
Problem being addressed
In the National Cultural Policy, Revive the Australian Government reiterates the 2022 and 2025 election commitment to introduce requirements for Australian screen content on streaming services to ensure continued access to local stories and content. Although subscription video on demand (SVOD) services is currently investing in Australian content, there is no guarantee this level of investment will be maintained.
Announcement date
17 October 2025
Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01251/asmade/text
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
18 September 2025
Link to announcement
Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulations 2025
Loans Securities Regulations 2025
Problem being addressed
The Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulation 2015 and Loans Securities Regulation 2015 (‘the Instruments’), as per the Legislation Act 2003, have been scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2025.
Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Regulation 2015
Announcement date
2 September 2025
Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01032/asmade/text