Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
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
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:
Announcement date
29 March 2022
Link to announcement
https://ministers.dese.gov.au/robert/morrison-government-delivering-australias-workforce-future
Problem being addressed
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.
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.
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
Announcement date
28 March 2022
Link to announcement
Announcement date
25 March 2022
Link to announcement
Decision Regulation Impact Statements | ABCB
Problem being addressed
Class 9 building users are more vulnerable than the general population in the event of a bushfire. Vulnerable people can be defined as individuals who may be unable to take care of themselves or are unable to protect themselves against harm. Class 9 buildings include hospitals, aged care buildings and schools. Over time, the risk of bushfire occurring is increasing due to climate change. Population growth also means that more communities are living in bushfire-prone areas.
Announcement date
10/03/2022
Link to announcement
https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2022-releases/22-045mr-asic-amends-market-integrity-rules-and-other-asic-made-rule-books/
Problem being addressed
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) conducted a review of market integrity rules for market operators and market participants to ensure technological and operational resilience of their critical systems.
Proposal
ASIC has introduced new market integrity rules aimed at promoting the technological and operational resilience of securities and futures market operators and participants.
Assessed RIS outcome
Announcement date
15 March 2022
Link to announcement
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-accessibility/reform-transport-standards/stage-2-reforms
Problem being addressed
People with disability face challenges when using public transport such as a lack of access to physical infrastructure, difficulty in accessing information that is suitable to their needs, and challenges with safely navigating a successful public transport journey. Where a person with disability is not afforded equitable access, service or safety in relation to other passengers, this can result in discrimination.