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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.

Remaking of five sunsetting Payphone instruments
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date

29 March 2022

Link to announcement:

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00440

Problem:

Five instruments made under the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 that govern the provision of payphones were due to sunset on 1 April 2022 under the Legislation Act 2003. Payphones are still used by many in the community, especially among vulnerable groups, and in the event of natural disasters. Accordingly, the rules have ongoing utility.

Proposal:

Drone Noise Reforms
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
12 January 2022

Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F2018L00448

Autonomous Emergency Braking Systems
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
24 Feb 2022

Link to announcement
www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00211/Download 

www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00213/Download 

ASIC Class Order [02/273] Business Introduction Services
Aust Gov
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
30 March 2022

Link to announcement
https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2022-releases/22-070mr-asic-extends-relief-for-business-introduction-services/

Sunsetting of Industry Research and Development Decision-making Principles 2011
Aust Gov
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
30 March 2022

Link to announcement
Industry Research and Development Decision-making Principles 2022 (legislation.gov.au)

Problem being addressed
The Industry Research and Development Decision-making Principles (2011) provide business certainty on how decisions are made by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources under primary legislation. These decisions include matters such as

Sunsetting of Industry Research and Development Regulations 2011
Aust Gov
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement Date
21 March 2022

Link to announcement
Industry Research and Development Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.au)

Problem being addressed
The Industry Research and Development Regulations (2011) provide certainty for business on how decisions will be made under primary legislation for the Research and Development Tax Incentive, for example:

Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System
Aust Gov
Department of Education, Skills, and Employment
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
29 March 2022

Link to announcement
https://ministers.dese.gov.au/robert/morrison-government-delivering-australias-workforce-future

Problem being addressed

Home Guarantee Scheme
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
28 March 2022

Link to announcement
https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/michael-sukkar-2019/media-releases/2022-23-budget-backs-aspiring-homeowners

Problem being addressed
Various cohorts of Australians face barriers to home ownership due to high deposit requirements, despite their ability to meet mortgage serviceability requirements.

Remaking of the Broadcasting Services (Remote Indigenous Communities) Determination 2022
Aust Gov
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement Date

24 March 2022

Link to Announcement

Broadcasting Services (Remote Indigenous Communities) Determination 2022 (legislation.gov.au)

Problem

The Broadcasting Services (Remote Indigenous Communities) Determination 2011 (made under section 8B of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992) is due to sunset on 1 April 2022.

Enhanced Paid Parental Leave for Families
Aust Gov
Department of Social Services
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
29 March 2022

Link to announcement

https://www.pm.gov.au/media/2022-23-budget-boost-support-australian-women-and-girls

Problem being addressed