Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Announcement date
16 September
Link to announcement
Problem being addressed
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (the Royal Commission) found that at least 1 in 3 people accessing residential aged care and home services have experienced substandard care, and that the objectives, regulation and funding of the Australian aged care system is complex and piecemeal.
Announcement date
11 September 2024
Link to announcement
Total ban on the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance
Announcement date
12 September 2024
Link to announcement
Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024 – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)
Problem being addressed
Within Australia there is a lack of transparent, consistent, and trusted, consistent, information on low-emission and clean Australian-made products, and no enduring mechanism to provide certification on renewable electricity.
Announcement date
12 September 2024
Link to announcement
https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/rowland/media-release/government-introduce-legislation-combat-seriously-harmful-misinformation-and-disinformation
Announcement date
11 September 2024
Link to announcement
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7243
Problem being addressed
Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime establishes a regulatory framework for combatting money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious financial crimes. The intent of Australia’s AML/CTF regime is to implement a regulatory framework that:
Announcement date
7 August 2024
Link to announcement
https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/News/Current-Consultations.aspx
Problem being addressed
Health issues tend to increase as individuals age, which can be particularly problematic for medical practitioners if they have undiagnosed health issues that negatively affect their performance and increase risk to patients. Current regulatory measures are failing to detect some late career practitioners with health issues, with consequent increased risk of patient harm and increased risk of regulatory action by the Medical Board of Australia at the end of a long career.
Announcement date
18 July 2024
Link to announcement
The Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024
The Consumer Goods (Infant Products) Information Standard 2024
Announcement date
5 August 2024
Link to announcement
Public Consultation: Improving commercial foods for infants and young children - Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care - Citizen Space
Problem being addressed
The nutritional quality of foods for infants and young children is critical as they have high nutrient requirements (relative to their energy needs) to support growth and development. Consumption of commercial foods for infants and young children is common, as parents see these as convenient, economical, and healthy options.
Announcement date
25 July 2024
Link to announcement
Integrating price-responsive resources into the NEM | AEMC
Problem being addressed
Aggregated Consumer Energy Resources (CERs), such as independent small electricity resources solar panels and small scale batteries in virtual power plants, are not currently integrated into the spot market for the NEM. These energy resources are not currently scheduled through the market dispatch process therefore may not be able to influence market price signals.
Announcement date - Link to announcement
26 February 2024 - Insurance Regulations 2024
26 February 2024 - Life Insurance Regulations 2024
26 February 2024 - Treasury Laws Amendment (Insurance) Regulations 2024
18 March 2024 - Insurance Acquisitions and Takeovers (Public Interest) Determination 2024