Published Impact Analyses

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Defence

COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – Council of Australian Governments

On 2 May 2016, the Australian Government added four toxic chemicals to a revised voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern. The voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern promotes effective chemical security management practices. Businesses are encouraged to consider their specific context and integrate the Code into existing practices, policies and procedures. The Code provides advice for workplaces that handle 15 high-risk chemicals. It contains practical security tips including:

COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – Meeting of Environment Ministers

Post-implementation Review – Defence

Remaking of sunsetting instrument without significant amendments - Department of Employment

Independent Review – Department of Employment

On 18 April 2016, the Government introduced a bill to repeal the Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012 and thereby abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal. The changes also allow the Minister to make Rules dealing with transitional matters. The Government’s decision was informed by an independent report, which reviewed the road safety remuneration system. The review was certified by the Department of Employment as meeting the requirements of a Regulation Impact Statement. Under the Australian Government Guide to Regulation, the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) does not assess independent reviews. The Department has estimated average regulatory savings of $444.5 million per annum, which were agreed with the OBPR.

Department of Communication and the Arts

On 12 April 2016, the Department of Communication and the Arts (DoCA) wrote to the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), advising the authority to certify Regulation Impact Statements (RISs) will be delegated to Assistant Secretary-level and above officers in the DoCA. This is consistent with recent changes to improve flexibility in the RIS process by allowing agencies to delegate the certification authority to any Senior Executive Service (SES) level officers. To ensure transparency, a decision to depart from the default RIS certification authority (Secretary, Deputy Secretary, or Chief Executive) is published on the OBPR website.

Post-implementation Review – AASB

Department of Health

COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – Legislative and Governance Forum on Consumer Affairs