Published Impact Analyses

Announcement date
8 September 2022
 

Link to announcement
Primary frequency response incentive arrangements | AEMC
 

Problem being addressed
Frequency varies whenever electricity supply does not exactly match consumer demand and uncontrolled changes in frequency can cause blackouts. Primary frequency response (PFR) is an essential system service that helps to control system frequency close to 50Hz. It is delivered through an automatic change in the generation or consumption of electricity from a generator or load in response to changes in system frequency.

Announcement date
27 September 2022

Link to announcement https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6916

Announcement date
16 September 2022
 

Link to announcement

https://daf.engagementhub.com.au/horse-land-transport

Announcement date 
8 September 2022 
 
Link to announcement
AEMC publishes final rule to incorporate distribution connected facilities in Victorian gas market | AEMC
 
Problem being addressed 

Announcement date
1 September 2022

Link to announcement
https://abcb.gov.au/ncc-2022-residential-energy-efficiency-final-decision-ris

Problem being addressed
The residential building sector is a major source of energy demand and use. While Australia has made considerable progress in the energy performance of residential buildings, there is still opportunity to implement actions that could further reduce the energy consumption of the sector.

Proposal
Options the RIS examined included:

Announcement date
26 August 2022

Link to announcement
https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/registration-and-licensing/heavy-vehicle-driver-competency-framework/c-ris/_nocache

Problem being addressed
Heavy vehicles are overrepresented in casualty crashes particularly those involving a fatality – while making up approximately 5% of the total vehicle fleet, they are involved in 16% of road crash fatalities and 4% of injuries. It is the role of the NHVDCF and existing heavy vehicle licensing regimes to help protect all road users by ensuring heavy vehicle drivers are sufficiently competent to safely drive the vehicle they are seeking to operate.

Announcement date
28 July 2022
 

Link to announcement
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6882

Problem being addressed

Family and domestic violence is not just a criminal justice or social issue, but an economic and a workplace issue. The financial impacts of family and domestic violence can be significant, and, in many circumstances, those affected are unable to take steps to leave violent situations without risking unemployment, financial hardship or homelessness.

Proposal

Announcement date
19/08/2022
 

Link to announcement
https://minister.agriculture.gov.au/watt/media-releases/australian-animal-welfare-standards-guidelines-for-poultry

On 21 May 2020, then Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, announced the Australian Government would extend the ban on conflicted remuneration to listed investment companies and trusts, commencing 1 July 2020.
 
As this measure was likely to have major impacts on affected businesses and individuals, a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was required to be prepared, but was not completed and assessed by the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) prior to the final decision. Consequently, the OBPR assessed the RIS process for the proposal as insufficient with the Australian Government’s Regulatory Impact Analysis requirements. Accordingly, a post-implementation review was required to be completed within two years of its implementation.
 
The Treasury has completed the post implementation review for the Extending ban on conflicted remuneration for listed investment companies and trusts, which has been assessed as adequate by the OBPR.

Announcement date
18 August 2022