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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.

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Department of Health
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Health

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Department of Home Affairs
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Immigration and Border Protection

On 16 June 2015, the Australian Government announced the introduction of the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) to support Australia’s education services sector. The changes under the SSVF include:

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Impact Analysis (IA)

COAG Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) – Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Commonwealth-State
Impact Analysis (IA)

COAG Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) – Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

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Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Communications and the Arts

On 2 March 2016 the Minister for Communications introduced the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Media Reform) Bill. The bill removes two media ownership and control rules that prevent a person, in their own right or as a director of one or more companies from controlling:

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Reserve Bank of Australia
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Reserve Bank of Australia

On 26 May 2016, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Payments Systems Board announced several changes applying to regulation of debit and credit cards. The changes are intended to strengthen the operation of existing regulations that:

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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Impact Analysis (IA)

Non-compliance with COAG’s best practice regulation requirements – Medical Board of Australia

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Certified Independent Review

Independent Review – Department of Communications and the Arts

On 25 August 2015, the Government announced its response to the Spectrum Review, agreeing to:

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Department of the Treasury
Impact Analysis (IA)

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of the Treasury