DFSI-2016-03 "Spring Clean” Bill 2016
Agencies are requested to identify proposed amendments and repeals for inclusion in the “Spring Clean” Bill 2016 by 30 June 2016.
Issued: 19 April 2016 by Department of Finance, Services and Innovation
Key information
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Department of Finance, Services and Innovation Circular
- Identifier
- DFSI-2016-03
- Compliance
- Not mandatory
Who needs to know and/or comply with this?
- Departments
- Executive agencies related to Departments
- Separate agencies
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Agencies are requested to identify proposed amendments and repeals for inclusion in the “Spring Clean” Bill 2016 by 30 June 2016. |
Objectives of the “Spring Clean” Bill 2016
The first “Spring Clean” Bill in 2015 implemented thirty repeals and reforms including the deregulation of the valuing industry in NSW, resulting in annual savings of more than $800,000. It is proposed the “Spring Clean” Bill 2016 will include a range of legislative amendments and repeals that will reduce the regulatory burden on NSW businesses.
The proposed Bill will support the achievement of the NSW Government’s State Priorities including:
- Make NSW the easiest state to start a business.
- Be the leading Australian state in business confidence.
- Conduct 70% of government transactions via digital channels by 2019.
Examples of proposals that may be suitable for the Bill include those which increase digital transactions with Government and measures which simplify and modernise government licensing (as recommended by IPART’s report Reforming Licensing in NSW).
The Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation has invited the NSW Customer Service, Small Business and Cross Border Commissioners to nominate legislative reform proposals they have identified through their consultative and advocacy activities.
DFSI’s Better Regulation Division will also identify proposals arising from Service NSW’s Easy to do Business program, the Commerce Regulation Project and the implementation of IPART’s licensing framework.
The proposals identified by the Commissioners and DFSI will be forwarded to relevant agencies in May 2016 for their consideration.
Agencies are requested to identify suitable proposals
All relevant agencies are requested to identify proposals suitable for inclusion in the Bill.
They may include proposals identified by agencies and Ministers, in addition to proposals nominated by the Commissioners or identified by DFSI.
All proposals for inclusion in the Bill must be approved by the responsible Minister before forwarding to DFSI Better Regulation Division by 30 June 2016. Proposals and any inquiries about the proposed Bill should be forwarded to:
Marion Martin, Senior Policy Officer, Better Regulation Division
Telephone 02 9372 8534
Email: [email protected]