Biosecurity Legislation Provides a more flexible risk-based approach to compliance, which will cost businesses less to administer and improve Australia’s biosecurity risk management. Compliant Yes No Export regulation enabled by the Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services Act 2000 Extends the Export Efficiency Powers for two to improve the operational effectiveness (including compliance), transparency and communication activity associated with the powers. Compliant Yes No Future status of super trawlers Introduced a permanent ban on commercial fishing in Commonwealth waters by vessels more than 130 metres in length, which sought to avoid irreversible damage to the marine environment. Compliant Noa No Mandatory Code of Conduct for Export Terminals Aims to give bulk wheat exporters fair and transparent access to port terminal services, regardless of who owns the infrastructure. Compliant Yes No Reducing the Regulation of Food and Pet Food Aims to simplify existing regulations relating to whether animal feed products are declared to be, or not to be, veterinary chemical products. Compliant Yes No Regulations for Levy Reforms Reform of the honey industry levy to address inefficiencies in the collection and disbursement of levy revenue and to align the levies on honey with its plant sector biosecurity arrangements. Compliant Yes No a The RIS was not consistent with best practice because it did not provide sufficient evidence and clarity on the extent of the problem and the analysis of the preferred option. 3.1.2 Attorney General’s - Attorney-General’s Department Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required Ban on importation of new psychoactive substances Bans the importation of all substances that have a psychoactive effect that are not otherwise regulated. Compliant Noa No Extending the Deposit Regime to Digital Material Requires publishers to deposit material with the National Library of Australia where material is released in a digital format. Compliant Yes No
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms Amendments to the Telecommunications Act 1997 require telecommunications carriers to protect their networks from unauthorised access and interference. Compliant Yes No a The RIS was not consistent with best practice because the RIS was not consulted on for at least 30 days. 3.1.3 Attorney General’s - Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required Proposed changes to the Annual Compliance Report Changes to the annual compliance report to ensure that the report remains relevant to the appropriate stakeholders. Compliant at Consultation n/a No n/a Best practice is assessed at the Final Assessment stage. 3.1.4 Communications – Department of Communications and the Arts Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required Carrier Licence Conditions (Networks supplying Superfast Carriage Services to Residential Customers) Declaration 2014 Imposes new obligations on carriers operating designated telecommunications networks supplying superfast carriage services or specified broadband services to residential customers. Compliant Yes No Enhancing online safety for children Introduction of legislation containing a range of proposals to combat cyber-bullying and providing a safer online environment for children. Compliant Yes No Optimal Period of Registration for the Do Not Call Register Makes the registration period for numbers on the Do Not Call Register indefinite. This avoids consumers having to periodically re-register their telephone and fax numbers. Compliant Yes No SBS Advertising Flexibility Increases SBS’s hourly advertising limit from 5 minutes to 10 minutes, but maintains SBS’s daily advertising cap of 120 minutes. Compliant Yes No Telecommunications Infrastructure in New Developments Encourages sustainable competition in the provision of telecommunications infrastructure for new developments by having NBN Co charge developers to build infrastructure on a partial upfront cost recovery basis. Compliant Yes No
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendments (Improving the Comcare Scheme) Bill 2015 This proposal outlines changes to the SRC Act at improving return-to-work outcomes for injured workers; improving the focus on early intervention and health outcomes of injured workers; and improving administration of the scheme. Compliant Yes No Workplace Gender Reporting The proposal removes some of the requirements in relation to reporting by organisations such as providing data on remuneration of Chief Executive Officers or equivalent and workers engaged on a contract for services basis. Compliant Yes No 3.1.8 Environment - Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required Ban on the disposal of the capital dredge spoil material Improves the water quality in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Marine Park) by banning the disposal of materials such as gravel, sands, silts and clays in the Marine Park that are displaced during major capital dredging projects. Compliant Noa No a The RIS and associated process departed from best practice in relation to the problem definition, consultation and timing of preparing the RIS. 3.1.9 Environment - Department of the Environment of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required Changes to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme Improves operation of the scheme by providing stability to the recycling industry and maintaining employment of disadvantaged workers. Compliant Yes No Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2012 Reduces the required amount of renewable source electricity for each year until 2030. Compliant Yes No 3.1.10 Foreign Affairs and Trade - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal RIS Status Best Practice PIR Required
Reduces corporate tax rates for small companies with annual turnover of less than $2 million from 30 per cent to 28.5 per cent starting from the 2015–16 financial year. Increase in Tobacco Exciseb Increases the rates of excise on tobacco and tobacco products through a series of four staged increases of 12.5 per cent, commencing on 1 December 2013 with subsequent increases on 1 September each year until the last of the staged increases on 1 September 2016. Compliant Yes No Reducing Superannuation Compliance Costs for Small Business Reduces the compliance costs of the superannuation system on small businesses by amending choice of fund obligations so that employers are no longer required to offer choice of fund to temporary resident employees and in circumstances when superannuation funds merge. Compliant Yes No Unincorporated Small Business Tax Discount Provides an annual 5 per cent tax discount capped at $1000 for individual taxpayers with business income from an unincorporated small business from 1 July 2015. Compliant Yes No Superstream: Pass Through of Employee Details Requires any superannuation fund that receives data relating to a contribution being made to another fund to that data to the other fund. Compliant at consultation n/a No Grocery Code of Conduct Considers whether the activities of the supermarket chains are harming Australian suppliers. Compliant at consultation n/a No Employee Share Schemes and Start-ups Outlines possible improvements to the taxation arrangements for Employee Share Schemes. Compliant at consultation n/a No a Note this proposal was implemented in June 2014 but was not reported in the 2013–14 Best Practice Regulation Report. b Note this proposal was implemented in March 2014 but was not reported in the 2013–14 Best Practice Regulation Report. n/a Best practice is assessed at the Assessment stage. forward
Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand 1 1 1 Food Standards Australia New Zealand 2 2 2 Industry and Skills Council 1 1 1 Total 8 8 8 4.1 Detailed compliance results by COAG councils and national standard-setting bodies The following tables show more detailed compliance by COAG councils and NSSBs at the consultation and stages. 4.1.1 Agriculture Ministers’ Forum Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Decision date Compliant at consultation Compliant at decision Final RIS published National Livestock Identification System Agreement to make improvements to the National Livestock Identification Scheme for sheep and goats. 22 Oct 2014 Yes Yes Yes Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock in Saleyards and Depots A national standard and guidelines are proposed to replace the existing Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals at Saleyards. * Yes .. .. * A decision has not been made at 30 June 2015. .. Not applicable 4.1.2 Australian Building Codes Board of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Decision date Compliant at consultation Compliant at decision Final RIS published Emergency Egress for Occupants with Disability There are five proposed amendments to the National Construction Code provisions that aim to enhance emergency egress for people with a disability. 26 Feb 2015 Yes Yes Yes Fire Hose in New Residential Buildings Assessment of the need for fire hose in new residential buildings under the National Construction Code. 28 Nov 2013a Yes Yes Yes
5.2.6 Employment - Department of Employment Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Due Date PIR Compliance Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 a,b Expands the scope of who can request flexible working arrangements. E/c July 2013 July 2015 Compliant Requires employers to consult on roster changes and consider the impacts on families. E/c January 2014 January 2016 Compliant Ensures employees not lose unpaid parental leave when taking special maternity leave. E/c July 2013 July 2015 Compliant Provides pregnant employees with less than 12 months service the to transfer to a safe job. E/c July 2013 July 2015 Compliant Increases the maximum period of concurrent unpaid parental leave from four to eight weeks. E/c July 2013 July 2015 Compliant Creates a definition of workplace bullying and allowing an employee who has suffered bullying at work the right to seek an order from the Fair Work Commission. E/c January 2014 January 2016 Compliant Amends 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 January 2016 Compliant 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 January 2014 January 2016 Compliant Amendments to bargaining for greenfields agreements. E/c Not implementedc .. Compliant a These matters were originally reported under the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. However, on 18 September 2013 these matters were transferred to the Department of Employment. b These measures relate to two decisions to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 announced in 2013–14. c This proposal no longer reflects current government policy and has not been implemented. As a consequence, the OBPR has agreed that a PIR no longer needs to be conducted for this proposal and will update the compliance tables in 2015–16 to reflect this. E/c Exceptional circumstances were granted by the Prime Minister .. Not applicable 5.2.7 Environment - Department of the Environment Title of regulatory proposal Description of regulatory proposal Reason for PIR Implementation date Due Date PIR Compliance New fishing activities of size and scale unprecedented in Commonwealth marine areasa E/c September 2012 June 2015b Compliant