Regulatory Reform
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ACCI Stands For:
Best Practice Regulation
That is efficient,cost effective & fair
Policy Objectives:
- A net benefit approach to new and existing regulation
- An emphasis on the shift from a detailed and prescriptive “input-based” approach to a broader
“output-oriented” approach. Businesses should be given flexibility in meeting
the aims of regulations rather than simply having to meet set obligations
- Appropriate accountability to ensure that essential objectives of regulation are achieved
without unduly restricting or impacting on business
- Regulatory structure that involves adequate consultation, assessment of the alternatives
to regulation, accurate cost benefit analysis and the monitoring of the performance of
regulatory agencies
- A comprehensive and continuous review approach across jurisdictions led by a Commission
level body at the Commonwealth level with greatly increased resources compared to the
Office of Regulation Review in the Productivity Commission
- Ensuring that the regulatory decision-making process is transparent, leads to fair outcomes
and involves consultation processes that are accessible and responsive to business and the
community
- New regulatory culture where there is an understanding of business processes and the
burden created by regulatory compliance and a commitment to providing a “business-
friendly” operating environment
- Removal of overlap and duplication particularly resulting from separate Commonwealth
and State regulation