The OBPR has developed various tools and the following guidance notes on key steps of the regulatory review process. The guidance notes also provide further information on some of the key requirements under the Policy.
Cost calculators
Agencies can use the costs calculators to estimate the direct costs of compliance for individuals, businesses and community organisations impacted by the regulatory proposal. Direct compliance costs refer to administrative, delay and other substantive costs that entities may incur to comply with a regulation.
- Direct costs calculator tool (standard)
- Direct costs calculator tool (simplified)
- User guide: Direct costs calculator
Guidance notes
Guidance notes are available on the key steps in regulatory impact analysis (RIA) and the requirements under the Policy.
Problem definition
Guidance on how to identify the problem, its size and scope, and whether there is a case for government action.
Policy objectives
Guidance on determining clear objectives for government action.
Policy options
Guidance on identifying a range of policy options to address the problem including regulatory and non-regulatory options.
Impact assessment
Guidance on how to assess the economic, social and environmental costs and benefits of each option.
Assessing competition impacts
Guidance on assessing competition impacts, if any, of potential options that include a restriction on competition.
Implementation and evaluation
Guidance on identifying implementation issues and establishing an evaluation framework to measure success.
Best practice consultation
Guidance on best practice principles for consulting with affected stakeholders.
What level of IAS is required?
An IAS should be proportional to the policy impacts that may arise form the proposal. Find out what level of IAS is required.
Review of expiring legislation (sunset reviews)
A regulation automatically expires (or ‘sunsets’) after 10 years unless action is taken to preserve it. Find out how to undertake a sunset review.
Completing an IAS for fees
Find out how to complete an IAS about regulatory fees and charges for government provided goods and services.
Post Implementation IAS
Find out how to complete a Post Implementation IAS to assess the impacts, effectiveness and continued relevance of regulations that have been recently made and are in force.
Implementing National Agreements
Harmonisation across jurisdictions can reduce the regulatory burden. To ensure the needs of the Queensland economy and stakeholders are fully assessed a robust regulatory impact analysis should be performed.
Understanding small business impacts
Small businesses can sometimes face disproportionate costs in fulfilling regulatory obligations compared to larger businesses.
Risk based regulatory approaches
The adoption of risk-based approaches to regulation can deliver better regulatory outcomes while reducing costs for business and the community.