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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.

Import Ban On Engineered Stone
Aust Gov
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Impact Analysis Equivalent

Announcement Date
18 September 2024 

Link to Announcement 
https://ministers.dewr.gov.au/burke/engineered-stone-importation-ban-start-january-1 

Problem Being Addressed
There has been a dramatic increase in cases of silicosis and silica-related disease in Australia in recent years, particularly in workers exposed to silica dust emissions produced during the processing of engineered stone, which is predominantly sourced from overseas. Engineered stone workers are over-represented amongst people diagnosed with silicosis.

Remaking of Product Stewardship (Oil) Regulations and Declaration
Aust Gov
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
1 June 2023

Link to announcement 
Federal Register of Legislation - Product Stewardship (Oil) Declaration 2022

Federal Register of Legislation - Product Stewardship (Oil) Regulations 2022

Problem being addressed
The Product Stewardship (Oil) Regulations 2000 (Regulations) and Product Stewardship (Oil) Declaration 2003 (Declaration) were due to sunset on 1 October 2022. The Regulations and Declaration form part of the legislative framework that allows the administration of Product Stewardship for Oil Program established under the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 (Act). 

Requirements to identify and manage mobile phones unable to access the Triple Zero (000) Emergency Call Service
Aust Gov
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date 
25 October 2024 

Link to announcement  
https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2024-10/new-telco-rules-support-continued-access-triple-zero 

Problem being addressed 
The problem examined in this Impact Analysis (IA) is that on 28 October 2024, once Australia’s remaining 3G mobile networks operated by Optus and Telstra are shut down, some customers with affected mobile phones will not be able to make calls to Triple Zero. This not only includes 3G-only handsets but 4G handsets that cannot support calls to emergency services except over 3G. 

Sydney Airport Demand Management
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Impact Analysis Equivalent

Announcement date
 23 September 2024

Link to announcement 
Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024 – Parliament of Australia

Problem being addressed 

The Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997 (the Act) regulates the allocation and use of slots for aircraft to take off and land at Sydney Airport. The Act established the Sydney Airport Demand Management Framework, which provides a planning mechanism for runway movements at the airport to manage congestion, reduce delays and support efficient use of the airport.  

Therapeutic Goods Order No. 70C - Standards for Export Only Medicine
Aust Gov
Department of Health and Aged Care
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
25 September 2024

Link to Announcement

https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L01211/asmade/versions 

Problem being addressed
The Department of Health and Aged Care note that under the Legislation Act 2003, the Therapeutic Goods Order No. 70C - Standards for Export Only Medicine regulation was due to sunset on 1 October 2024. 

Proposal
The Department of Health and Aged Care remade the regulation without significant changes.

Assessed Impact Analysis outcome
Sunsetting instrument 

Cyber Security Legislation: Mandatory Ransomware Payment Reporting – Cyber Security Bill 2024
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
9 October 2024

Link to announcement 
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7250

Cyber Security Legislation: Amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
Aust Gov
Department of Home Affairs
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
9 October 2024

Link to announcement 
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7255

Lane Departure Warning Systems for Heavy Vehicles
Aust Gov
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
9 February 2024

Link to announcement 
Federal Register of Legislation - Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 99/01 – Lane Departure Warning Systems) 2024
 

Merger Reform: A Faster, Stronger and Simpler System for a More Competitive Economy
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
10 October 2024 

Link to announcement 
Historic reforms for a more competitive economy enter Parliament

Problem being addressed
While most mergers and acquisitions are unlikely to raise competition concerns, some can harm competition, allowing businesses to raise prices and not pass on economic gains to consumers. Australia’s merger control system plays a crucial gatekeeper role in preventing these mergers from harming consumers and the wider economy.

Draft Code for the Land Transport of Dangerous Goods
Commonwealth-State
National Transport Commission
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date

2 October 2024

Link to announcement 
https://www.ntc.gov.au/transport-reform/ntc-projects/comprehensive-review-australian-dangerous-goods-code

Problem being addressed

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is progressing the first comprehensive update of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (the Code) since 2007. Since then, many parts of the Code have become outdated and no longer align with modern industry practices or technologies.