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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.

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.

APRA - Sunsetting - APS 117 Capital Adequacy remake
Aust Gov
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Sunsetting Instruments and Guidelines

Announcement date
23 September 2024

Link to announcement 
APRA remakes Prudential Standard APS 117 Capital Adequacy: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (Advanced ADIs) | APRA

Problem being addressed
APRA notes that under the Legislation Act 2003, the Prudential Standard APS 117 Capital Adequacy: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book is due to sunset on 1 April 2025.

Proposal
APRA propose to remake the regulations without significant changes. 

Assessed Impact Analysis outcome
Sunsetting instrument 

Ban on advertising of superannuation funds during onboarding
Aust Gov
Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Announcement date
18 September 2024 

Link to announcement
Payday superannuation design details to ensure super is paid on time

Problem being addressed
Retirement outcomes are not served by employees making uninformed or disengaged choices about their superannuation fund. Where employees are uninformed or disengaged, stapling and default superannuation fund arrangements protect consumers. Advertising of superannuation products during onboarding can confuse or pressure employees to make uninformed decisions, open inappropriate products and unintentionally create duplicate accounts. 
 
Proposal

Aged Care Bill 2024
Aust Gov
Department of Health and Aged Care
Impact Analysis Equivalent

Announcement date

16 September 


Link to announcement 

Once in a generation aged care reforms | Health Portfolio Ministers | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care


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.