Regulation Impact Statement Updates

Non-compliance with best practice regulation requirements – Reductions in Solar Credits multiplier - Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

29th July 2011

On 1 December 2010, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency announced that the Solar Credits multiplier under the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme would be reduced from 1 July 2011.

On 5 May 2011, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency announced further reductions to the Solar Credits multiplier under the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme.

Regulation Impact Statements were required to inform these decisions as these measures would have a...

Non-compliance with best practice regulation requirements – Enhancements from the Review of the Australian Independent Screen Production Sector — Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Aust Gov

29th July 2011

In the 2011-12 Budget released on 10 May 2011, the Government announced that it would implement a package of enhancements to the film tax offsets program.

A Regulation Impact Statement was required as this measure would have a regulatory impact on businesses in the film industry but was not prepared. Consequently, the Office of Best Practice Regulation has assessed the proposal as being non-compliant with the Australian Government’s best practice regulation requirements.

A...

Non-compliance with best practice regulation requirements – Farm Management Deposits — Treasury

Aust Gov

29th July 2011

In the 2011-12 Budget released on 10 May 2011, the Government announced that it would allow primary producers affected by natural disasters to access their farm management deposits within 12 months of making a deposit while retaining concessional tax treatment under the scheme.

A Regulation Impact Statement was required to inform the decision but was not prepared. Consequently, the Office of Best Practice Regulation has assessed the proposal as being non-compliant with the...

Australia’s anti-dumping and countervailing system Regulation Impact Statement – Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

Aust Gov

26th July 2011

On 22 June 2011, the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Trade announced changes to Australia’s Anti-Dumping and Countervailing System.

Dumping occurs where a company exports its goods to Australia at a price below the price it charges in its home market or below cost. Where that dumping materially injures an Australian business producing similar goods, additional Customs duties can be applied as a remedy. Countervailing duties may be imposed on imports subsidised by...

Australia’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

Aust Gov

21st July 2011

On 11 July 2011, the Australian Government announced Australia’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future. The Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) outlines the regulatory considerations and arrangements for a market based pricing mechanism that deals with Australia’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases. The Government’s objectives are to respond to climate change, and meet Australia’s international emissions obligations in a flexible and cost effective way.

The RIS...

Rail Safety National Law COAG Consultation Regulation Impact Statement – National Transport Commission

COAG

21st July 2011

On 18 July 2011, the National Transport Commission announced the release of a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on a national rail safety law. This proposal aims to develop a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety regulation as well as leading to improved safety outcomes. This follows the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and the Australian Transport Council directing the National Transport Commission to consolidate the seven state and territory bodies...

Non-compliance with best practice regulation requirements – Extending the Tripartite Deeds for 12 Australian privatised airports from 20 to 50 years - Department of Infrastructure and Transport

Aust Gov

19th July 2011

On 24 May 2011, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport announced the decision to extend the existing tripartite deeds for the 12 Australian privatised airports from 20 to 50 years.

Tripartite Deeds clarify the rights of financiers in the event an operator of a federally leased airport, to which they have lent money, goes out of business or loses its operating licence. This regime where the Commonwealth accepts the risk, gives financiers confidence to invest and operators...

Egg and Egg Product Primary Production and Processing Standard – COAG Decision Regulation Impact Statement – FSANZ

COAG

18th July 2011

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced on 30 May 2011 the gazettal of a Primary Production and Processing Standard for Eggs and Egg Products. The standard is intended to be implemented by state and territory food regulators and will introduce new requirements for egg producers to identify and control the food safety hazards associated with the production of eggs. Specific requirements have been included for the control of inputs, waste disposal, health and hygiene,...

New Pollution Standards for Light Vehicles Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Infrastructure and Transport

Aust Gov

18th July 2011

On 11 June 2011, The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport announced new pollution standards for light vehicles.

In Australia, vehicle emissions standards are set via the Australian Design Rules, which are legislative instruments under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

Proposed standards are based on a review of European “Euro 5” and “Euro 6” emission standards for light vehicles. They are designed to cut a new car's maximum allowable emissions of hydrocarbons, oxides...

Anti-competitive price signalling RIS - Treasury

Aust Gov

14th July 2011

On 24 March 2011, the Treasurer introduced legislation to Parliament to address anti-competitive price signalling and information exchange. The prohibitions will apply to those sectors of the economy specified by regulation, and initially only to banks.

A regulation impact statement (RIS) was prepared for this legislation and was assessed as adequate. The RIS published here on 4 April 2011 excluded information that was contained in the RIS considered by the decision-maker, and...