Published impact analyses

Announcement date 

5 March 2026

Link to announcement  

Competition and Consumer (Industry Code—Electricity Retail) Amendment Regulations 2026 

Problem being addressed 

Australia’s rapid uptake of rooftop solar is materially reshaping electricity demand and price outcomes in the National Electricity Market (NEM). During periods of high solar generation, wholesale prices are increasingly very low or negative. However, many households particularly renters, apartment dwellers and those without Clean Energy Regulator — are unable to directly benefit from this renewable energy surplus. 

Announcement date

12 February 2026

Link to announcement 

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7434 

More transparency and choice for Australian patients | Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Problem being addressed

Announcement date 
6 March 2014 

Link to announcement  
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5187  

Announcement date
21 January 2026

Link to announcement
Protecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers | Ministers' Media Centre

Problem being addressed

An Impact Analysis exploring three options to strengthen the integrity and quality of the international education sector was published in May 2024: Improving Integrity in the International Education Sector | The Office of Impact Analysis

Announcement date

11 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Impact Analysis outcome – Improving water efficiency of commercial ice makers | Water Rating

Problem being addressed 

The national stock of commercial ice makers consume a significant quantity of water – over 6.1 GL each year, equivalent to the water used by about 35,000 households. 

Currently, commercial ice makers have no minimum water efficiency requirement and suppliers offer variable information to consumers on water usage. As information is unavailable or is presented in a way that makes it difficult to compare, consumers are rarely aware of product water use or operating costs, representing a market failure. 

Announcement date

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1060 – Egg food safety and Primary Production requirements on 17 September 2025 and on 14 November 2025 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.

Link to announcement 

The announcement can be found in the communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 14 November 2025. The approval report and supporting document can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1060.

Problem being addressed

Announcement date

29 October 2025

Link to announcement 

GST-Free Supply (Care) Determination 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed
The GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination 2015 grants GST‑free status to small packs (containing 25 tablets or less) of analgesics containing aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol. This particularly affects the supply of small packs outside pharmacy settings, such as in supermarkets, as larger packs sold in pharmacies are separately GST-free. Remaking the instrument without significant amendments aims to ensure pain medication remains affordable.

The Instrument is due to sunset on 1 October 2025.

Announcement date 
22 December 2025 

Link to announcement  
Government response to the Review of regulatory options for the wine and grape sector - DAFF 

Announcement date

23 November 2025

Link to announcement 

Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted

Problem being addressed

Announcement date

18 December 2025

Link to announcement 

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation

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.