Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Announcement date
18 December 2025
Link to announcement
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.
Department
Department of the Treasury
Announcement date
23 November 2025
Link to announcement
Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted
Announcement date
14 December 2025
Link to announcement
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.
Announcement date
14 December 2025
Link to announcement
Banning supermarket price gouging to protect Australian shoppers
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
26 November 2025
Link to announcement
Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 – Parliament of Australia
Problem being addressed
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.
The Treasury notes that the Regulation is scheduled to sunset on 1 October 2025.
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