RIS and to promote genuine and meaningful consultation. Northern A complete review of the is Terms of Reference are Territory underway and targeted for completion currently under development by in the first half of 2013. the NTRMF Review Group for formal approval by the Northern Territory Treasurer. ACT A review of RIA arrangements was to The ACT is progressing be considered by the incoming consideration of its review. Government following the 2012 election. This will include consideration of the findings of the PC’s Report. 3: Design of regulation and its implementation Agreed Approach: The design and drafting of regulation (including the assignment of regulator powers, responsibilities and accountabilities) and the implementation of regulation, should be clear, outcomes-focussed and consistent with the intent of the policy decision. Lifting regulatory performance Jurisdiction Reforms Progress update Commonwealth A Clearer Commonwealth Laws Initiative As part of implementing its to reduce legislative complexity, such that Clearer Laws Initiative, the legislation is easier to understand, Commonwealth has administer and comply with. developed a range of practical measures to improve the clarity and accessibility of laws. Individual measures include: the introduction of principles for clearer laws which should be applied by policy makers, instructing agencies and drafters when developing Commonwealth legislation; the development of guidance detailing the causes of complexity and strategies that may be used to overcome such complexity; and
RIS and to promote genuine and meaningful consultation. Northern Territory A complete review of the is underway and targeted for completion in the first half of 2013. Terms of Reference are currently under development by the NTRMF Review Group for formal approval by the Northern Territory Treasurer. ACT A review of RIA arrangements was to be considered by the incoming Government following the 2012 election. This will include consideration of the findings of the PC’s Report. The ACT is progressing consideration of its review. 3: Design of regulation and its implementation Agreed Approach: The design and drafting of regulation (including the assignment of regulator powers, responsibilities and accountabilities) and the implementation of regulation, should be clear, outcomes-focussed and consistent with the intent of the policy decision. Lifting regulatory performance Jurisdiction Reforms Progress update Commonwealth A Clearer Commonwealth Laws Initiative to reduce legislative complexity, such that legislation is easier to understand, administer and comply with. As part of implementing its Clearer Laws Initiative, the Commonwealth has developed a range of practical measures to improve the clarity and accessibility of laws. Individual measures include: the introduction of principles for clearer laws which should be applied by policy makers, instructing agencies and drafters when developing Commonwealth legislation; the development of guidance detailing the causes of complexity and strategies that may be used to overcome such complexity; and
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