Department of Communications and the Arts Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Date PIR Published PIR status Broadcasting & Datacasting Services (Parental Lock) Technical Standard Requiring particular digital television reception equipment to have parental lock capabilities. Apr 2011 Dec 2013 Completed Published Convergence Review Australian Content Requirements for Commercial Television Broadcasters. E/c Nov 2012 Jan 2017 Completed Published Providing permanent spectrum for community television services on the sixth channel. E/c Not Implementedb .. .. Repeal of the “75 per cent rule. E/c Not Implementedb .. .. Extension of Telstra Retail Price Controls to June 2014a Extending retail price controls on Telstra fixed-line telephone services to June 2014. E/c Jun 2012 Oct 2015 Completed Published Problem Gambling Ban the promotion of live odds during sports coverage Jul 2013 May Completed Published National Broadband Network (NBN) Decisionsa Decisions in response to the establishment of the NBN E/c Apr 2009 May 2016 Completed Published Decisions in response to NBN review E/c Dec 2010 May 2016 Completed Published a These matters were originally reported under the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. However, on 18 September 2013 the Department was renamed the Department of Communications. On 21 September 2015 the Department was renamed the Department of Communications and the Arts. b The Department of Communications and the Arts has confirmed that the proposal does not reflect Government policy and will not be implemented. As such this PIR does not need to be completed. C The deputy secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts certified a letter to the effect that a recent Regulatory Impact Statement on Gambling Advertising covering the reforms to gambling advertising with the broadcast of live sports events [assessed by the OBPR as best practice on 2 June 2017], satisfies `the best practice regulatory requirements for a PIR’. E/c Exceptional circumstances were granted by the Prime Minister. .. Not applicable Department of Defence Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Date PIR Published PIR status Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty with the United States Removes the administrative delays associated with the existing Australian and US export licensing systems, while ensuring that sensitive defence technology is appropriately protected. Jun 2013 May 2016 Completed Published Woomera Prohibited Area Establishes a regulatory framework to administer access to the Woomera Prohibited Area. E/c Aug 2014 Apr 2017 Completed Published
Projectsa,b Requires large construction projects to undertake energy savings audits at the design stage. a This matter was originally reported under the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. However, on 18 September 2013 this matter was transferred to the Department now titled the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. b A RIS was prepared for the repeal of the Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program which was assessed by the OBPR as meeting the PIR requirements for this proposal. The RIS was published in 2014-15. Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Date PIR Published PIR status Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Additional Screening Measures) Act 2007; Aviation Transport Security Amendment Regulations 2007 (No. 4)a Restrictions on the quantity of liquid, aerosol and gel items that may be taken on international flights to, from or through Australia. Sep 2007 Aug 2015 Completed Published Aviation Transport Security Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 3)a Inspection of all airport staff, goods and vehicles entering and leaving airside at Australian airports. Not Implementedb .. .. Coastal Shipping Reform Amend arrangements for vessels and crew trading between Australian ports. Not Implementedb .. .. Tripartite Deeds for 9 Federally Leased Airportsa Offer of tripartite deeds to 9 federally leased airports for the remainder of the current airport lease. Jul 2013 Dec 2015 Completed Published Tripartite Deeds for 12 Australian Privatised Airportsa Extend the existing tripartite deeds for the 12 Australian privatised airports from 20 to 50 years. Jul 2013 Dec 2015 Completed Published a These matters were previously reported under the Department of Infrastructure and Transport. However, on 18 September 2013 the Department was renamed the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. b The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has confirmed that the proposal does not reflect Government policy and will not be implemented. As such this PIR does not need to be completed. .. Not applicable Department of Jobs and Business Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Date PIR Published PIR status Amendments to the Fair Work Act b
Expands the scope of who can request flexible working arrangements. E/c July 2013 April 2016 Completed Published Ensures employees would not lose unpaid parental leave when taking special maternity leave. E/c July 2013 April 2016 Completed Published Provides pregnant employees with less than 12 months service the to transfer to a safe job. E/c July 2013 April 2016 Completed Published Increases the maximum period of concurrent unpaid parental leave from four to eight weeks. E/c July 2013 April 2016 Completed Published Amends right of entry provisions in relation to the location of discussions and interviews, as well as transport and accommodation arrangements for the facilitation of entry to premises in remote areas by permit holders. E/c January 2014 February 2017 Completed Published Creates a definition of workplace bullying and allowing an employee who has suffered bullying at work the to seek an order from the Fair Work Commission. E/c January 2014 February 2017 Completed Published Enables the Fair Work Commission to arbitrate general protections dismissal disputes and unlawful termination applications. E/c January 2014 February 2017 Completed Published Requires employers to consult on roster changes and consider the impacts on families. E/c January 2014 February 2017 Completed Published Requires the Fair Work Commission to take into account the need to provide additional remuneration for employees working overtime; unsocial, irregular or unpredictable hours; working on weekends or public holidays; or working shifts when making or varying a modern award. E/c Jan 2014 Feb 2017 Completed Published Amendments to bargaining for greenfields agreements. E/c Not implementedc .. .. Amendments to the Transfer of Business Provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009a Requires business taking over or territory public sector organisations to remunerate employees the same conditions as their previous employer (Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Act 2012). E/c Dec 2012 Dec 2015 Completed Published Australian Government Procurement Statement (Employment/Finance)a Requires government contractors and suppliers in the textile and clothing industry to be accredited or seek accreditation with the Homeworkers’ Code of Practice. Jul 2009 Apr 2013 Completed Published Protection for Outworkers in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industrya Extends the operation of most provisions of the Fair Work Act to contract outworkers in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear industry. E/c July 2012 December 2015 Completed Published Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Act 2008 and Fair Work Act E/c Jan 2010 Aug 2012 Completed Published