Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
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
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.
Announcement date
30/11/2023
Link to announcement
Digital ID Bill 2023
Announcement date
19 December 2023
Link to announcement
https://austroads.com.au/latest-news/ministers-approve-reform-package-to-improve-road-safety-and-productivity
Problem being addressed
The National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework (NHVDCF) establishes minimum competency and assessment standards for heavy vehicle drivers across Australia. In August 2022, Austroads released and consulted on possible reform options to improve Australia’s heavy vehicle licensing framework, as part of its draft Regulation Impact Statement for consultation (Consultation RIS). The final Regulatory Impact Statement (Decision RIS) is the next phase of the review.
Announcement date
13 December 2023
Link to announcement
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2023-24
Appendix A: Policy decisions taken since the 2023-24 Budget | Page 215
https://budget.gov.au/content/myefo/download/myefo2023%E2%80%9324.pdf
Problem being addressed
The Farm Household Allowance program (FHA) is the Australian Government's main scalable response and support mechanism for farmers and their partners in hardship, with drivers including drought, natural disasters, biosecurity outbreaks and any other business shocks.
The FHA aims to:
Announcement date
13 December 2023
Link to announcement
https://www.dewr.gov.au/work-health-and-safety/resources/work-health-and-safety-and-workplace-relations-ministers-meeting-13-december-2023
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
16 November 2023
Link to announcement
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Accountability and Fairness) Bill 2023 – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)
Problem being addressed
There have been significant developments in global energy markets and local energy demand since 2019, including the increasing importance of gas in supporting the transition to low-emissions energy generation and the changing role of LNG in supplying gas to Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Announcement date
16 June 2023
Link to announcement
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Past Consultations (nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au)
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
22/11/2023
Link to announcement
News (homeaffairs.gov.au)
As part of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, the Government announced that it would co-design options to legislate a mandatory cyber security standard for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and develop a voluntary labelling scheme for consumer-grade smart devices.
Announcement date
7 December 2023
Link to announcement
www.dewr.gov.au/new-voluntary-parent-service
Problem being addressed
Some parents of young children can benefit from extra support to help them, when they are ready, to prepare for the workforce while also prioritising their caring roles. This is particularly relevant if they have been out of the labour force for some time. By addressing their individual vocational and non-vocational challenges, parents can work towards achieving their education and employment goals. In the longer term, this can contribute to improving the economic security of parents and their participation.