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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.

Franchising Code of Conduct – expanding the scope of automotive franchising protections
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Post Implementation Review (PIR)

On 11 January 2024, The Department of the Treasury fulfilled its post-implementation review (PIR) requirements with regard to Strengthening regulatory protection for franchise automotive dealerships.


The PIR requirements were triggered when the Prime Minister granted an exemption from the Impact Analysis (IA) (formerly Regulation Impact Analysis) requirements due to urgent and unforeseen events requiring a decision before an adequate regulatory impact assessment could be undertaken. The measures exempted were:

Financial hardship in the telco sector – enhancing consumer protections
Aust Gov
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
7 February 2024
 
Link to announcement
https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2024-02/new-protections-telco-customers-experiencing-hardship
 
Problem being addressed

Remake of the Multiple Fishery (Closures) Direction No. 1 2014
Aust Gov
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
16 January 2024

Link to announcement 
Federal Register of Legislation - Fisheries Management (Multiple Fishery Closures) Direction 2024

Problem being addressed
The Multiple Fishery (Closures) Direction No. 1 2014 is scheduled to sunset on 30 April 2024. The Direction is designed to prohibit concession holders in the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (WTBF) and Western Skipjack Fishery (WSF) from engaging in fishing activities in waters beyond the Provisional Fisheries Surveillance and Enforcement Line (PFSEL) and the 1997 Perth Treaty Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) boundary. Without the Direction, fishing in these areas of waters is not prohibited.

Proposal

Climate risk disclosure
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
12 January 2024

Link to announcement
New climate reporting reforms for a stronger financial system

Problem being addressed
Climate change is having an impact on the financial prospects of companies, for better and for worse. It is increasingly recognised that companies need to manage and disclose those risks. This is becoming a mainstream part of corporate governance and strategy. To do this effectively, the financial impacts of climate change need to be identified and disclosed to the market.

Safety in Sport
Aust Gov
Sport Integrity Australia
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

8 January 2024

Link to announcement

Proposed reforms to the regulation of vapes
Aust Gov
Department of Health and Aged Care
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
15/12/23

Link to announcement

Better Fuel for Cleaner Air - December 2023 Addendum
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
21 December 2023

Migration Strategy
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Impact Analysis Equivalent

Announcement date
11 December 2023

Link to announcement 
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-strategy 

Improving Australia's fuel and vehicle emissions standards
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
21 December 2023

Link to announcement 
Joint media release: Cleaner fuel and cars leads to multi-billion dollar health and fuel savings | Ministers (dcceew.gov.au) and Cleaner fuel and cars leads to multi-billion dollar health and fuel savings | Ministers for the Department of Infrastructure

Telecommunications Security Information Instruments
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
22 December 2023

Link to announcement 
Telecommunications (Carriage Service Provider—Security Information) Amendment Determination 2023

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Conditions— Security Information) Amendment Declaration 2023

Problem being addressed
The Telecommunications (Carrier License Conditions—Security Information) Declaration 2022 and the Telecommunications (Carriage Service Provider—Security Information) Determination 2022 are scheduled to sunset on 7 January 2024.