Pursuant to the Queensland Government Guide to Better Regulation, once the release of a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), a Decision RIS or a Post-Implementation Review (PIR) has been approved by the relevant portfolio Minister or Cabinet, the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) will publish the document and OBPR’s final letter of advice on its website. RISs completed between July 2012 and June 2015 were assessed by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Completed Regulatory Impact Statements
October 2019
Investigating the benefits, costs and issues associated with regulating re-entry to the National Injury Insurance Scheme in Queensland after accepting treatment, care and support damages.
July 2020
Investigating options to reduce the amount of plastic pollution resulting from single use plastic items
The Department of Environment and Science did not prepare a Decision RIS for the proposed ban on Single-use Plastic items.
March 2020
Investigating options to reduce the amount of plastic pollution resulting from single use plastic items
March 2020
A review of the structure and rate of the levies collected by QLeave under the Building Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991.
May 2019
December 2019
A Review of current local government waste management provisions under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 and the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.
November 2019
Investigating options relating to the safety and security of rental accommodation, managing tenancies and renting with pets.
October 2019
Proposed options to improve Queensland’s state energy laws
Consultation RIS – Part 1: Summary
Consultation RIS – Part 2: Detailed
November 2019
A post implementation review of the water risk management plan provisions of the Public Health Act 2005 which commenced in February 2017.
Investigation into whether to declare a part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve (24 December) from 6pm to 12 midnight.
Proposed levy structure to fund the Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment mining-related functions
June 2019
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) is developing an annual levy structure to fund the role of the Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment (OGIA) in the mining sector.
June 2019
An investigation into the possible extension of workers’ compensation coverage to certain gig economy workers and bailee taxis and limousine drivers.
October 2019
An assessment of the proposed licensing framework for mechanical services, including discussion of its scopes of work, technical qualifications and provisions to transition existing workers.
September 2019
May 2019
Options to facilitate the commercial production of industrial cannabis fibre and seed in Queensland.
November 2018
A review of the appropriateness of restricting the practice of cattle pregnancy testing (for a fee or reward) to registered veterinarian surgeons.
June 2018
Proposed waste-related Environmentally Relevant Activity management framework and regulated waste classification framework that enables improved risk based regulation.
June 2018
The Decision RIS makes recommendations to implement changes to Queensland mining sector health and safety provisions under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.
June 2018
Proposed options for the future management of native protected animals with a particular focus on commercial and recreational wildlife licencing.
June 2018
A review of whether aligning Queensland’s statutory voltage limits with Australian and international standards will allow more efficient management of voltage issues caused by the high penetration of solar PV, and support greater levels of renewable generation in line with the Queensland Government’s overarching energy policy objectives and targets.
October 2017
The Decision RIS makes recommendations to implement changes to the Retirement Villages Act 1999
January 2018
The public consultation on the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s RIS was interrupted by the state election and so the new Department of Environment and Science released exactly the same RIS (apart from the change in department name) to ensure stakeholders have adequate opportunity to comment. The QPC’s letter of adequacy applies to both RISs.
March 2017
The Labour Hire Licensing Scheme Decision RIS identifies the nature of the issues to be addressed in the labour hire industry.
December 2016
Review of the industry levy that petroleum and gas tenure holders are required to pay to recover the costs of the activities of the Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment.
August 2016
Consideration of the adequacy of veterinary fees, with a view to recovering the full cost of the services provided to veterinary registrants by the veterinary surgeons Board.
August 2016
The purpose of the RIS is to assess the impacts of amendments to the Energy Ombudsman Act 2006 to extend the Energy Ombudsman’s functions to receive, investigate and resolve disputes between small customers and water distribution and retail utilities in South East Queensland.
August 2016 Investigation into whether to extend access to Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ) for high electricity-using small businesses (HESB) customers who use between 100 MWh and 160 MWh of electricity per annum. Decision RIS Letter of adequacy
July 2016
Investigation into a more outcomes based biosecurity system for cattle ticks, bananas and honey bees. Proposed move to cost recovery of biosecurity fees.
July 2016
Investigation into changing management arrangements for the Stocked Impound Permit scheme along with its potential expansion to include additional waterways.
December 2015
Investigation into whether on-supplied electricity customers should be given access to the dispute resolution mechanisms of the Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ).
July 2018
The Queensland Government is investigating options for a portable long service leave (PLSL) scheme for workers in the social and community services (SACS) sector.
October 2015
As the Bill was a private member’s Bill, the Queensland Parliament’s Agriculture and Environment Committee recommended that a RIS be completed prior to the Bill’s second reading speech. The Commission was requested to undertake the Consultation and Decision RIS.
August 2018
The Consultation RIS sets out proposed options for the introduction of a fuel price reporting scheme in Queensland. The intention is to close the information gaps for motorists in existing fuel price comparison products, enabling motorists to find the cheapest fuel in their area.
October 2019
An investigation into the possible extension of access to the Energy Ombudsman for embedded network customers, and a suitable fee structure.