The Queensland Government Guide to Better Regulation (May 2019) (Guidelines), is an administrative policy approved by the Treasurer, to assist agencies to:
The following guidance notes give more detail on key steps of the regulatory review process and further information on some requirements under the Guidelines.
Problem definition
Determine if there is a problem of sufficient size and scope and whether there is a case for government action.
Policy objectives
Clearly identify the objectives of government action.
Policy options
Identify a range of feasible policy options that could address the policy problem.
Impact assessment
Assess the costs and benefits of the potential options to identify the option that maximises the net benefit to the Queensland community.
Assessing competition impacts
Specific issues that should be assessed where a legislative proposal includes a restriction on competition.
Implementation and evaluation
Where regulation is proposed, assess key implementation issues and establish an evaluation framework.
Best practice consultation
Affected stakeholders should be consulted at all stages of the regulatory cycle.
Exclusions from undertaking regulatory impact analysis
Some regulatory proposals may not benefit from regulatory impact analysis because the costs of doing so would outweigh the benefits.
When is a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) required?
The trigger or requirement to conduct a RIS is where the proposed regulatory change is likely to result in significant adverse impacts.
Review of expiring legislation (sunset reviews)
Key points to consider when undertaking a review of expiring regulation (sunset review).
Undertaking a Regulatory Impact Statement for Fees (Fees RIS)
Completing a RIS about regulatory fees and charges for government-provided goods and services.
Post implementation review (PIR)
The purpose of a PIR is to assess the impacts, effectiveness and continued relevance of regulations that have been recently made and are in force.