Better regulation

Regulatory impact analysis is intended to improve the quality of regulation. It is an evidence-based and transparent process to identify the option that effectively addresses the policy problem and maximises the net benefit to the community.

The Queensland Government Better Regulation Policy (PDF, 449B) outlines the Queensland Government’s requirements for the development and review of regulation to:

• develop regulation that is necessary, effective and efficient, and has clear benefits for Queensland
• provide relevant and timely information to Queensland Government decision makers.

The Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) within Queensland Treasury can provide agencies with regulatory advice, analytical support and training on the development of regulation, application of regulatory best practice principles and regulatory impact analysis.

Impact analysis statements (IAS)

An impact analysis statement (IAS) must be prepared for all regulatory proposals. A full IAS is prepared for regulatory proposals with potentially significant adverse impacts.

A full IAS is a two-stage process with a separate consultation IAS and a decision IAS, and a minimum of 28 calendar days for public consultation. Preparing an IAS helps decision-makers by providing evidence about the impacts of the feasible options for dealing with a specific policy issue.

You can find current consultation IASs on our consultations list.

Decision IASs incorporate feedback received during consultations and how those views were taken into consideration in the final policy recommendation. Decision IASs are published following a final government decision and can be found on the relevant government agency’s website.

Historical regulatory impact statements and post-implementation reviews completed between July 2015 and 4 September 2023 can be found on the Queensland Treasury website.