COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – Australian Energy Market Commission

On 24 October 2019, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) released a final rule determination for the National Electricity Amendment (Transparency of New Projects) Rule 2019 to improve the transparency of new generation projects in the National Electricity Market. The final determination also allows the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to provide certain information to developers to help...

COAG Consultation Regulation Impact Statement - National Transport Commission

On 24 October 2019, the National Transport Commission released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS), Barriers to the safe use of personal mobility devices. The RIS proposes and explores options for regulatory frameworks to be included in the Australia Road Rules (ARRs), to improve accessibility and safety on roads and paths for users of personal mobility devices (PMDs).  The options set out...

Independent Review – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

On 10 October 2019, the Assistant Treasurer made a mandatory safety standard to apply to new and imported second-hand motorised quad bikes (also known as all-terrain vehicles or ATVs), the Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard 2019.

The safety standard is intended to reduce the high risk of fatality and injury associated with the use of quad bikes. There were at least 128 fatalities during 2011–2018 and...

Independent Review – Department of the Treasury

The Financial Services Royal Commission identified numerous instances where the conduct of members of the banking, superannuation and financial services industry caused considerable detriment to consumers, and that there are systemic roots to much of this conduct. Hence, the Commissioner recommended a broad suite of measures, including regulatory changes, aimed at improving the conduct of the industry and reducing harm to consumers....