South Australia’s Regulatory Framework

The Commission was asked to make recommendations to modernise South Australia’s regulatory framework to better support investment, employment and productivity growth. The inquiry considered how to make regulation making and regulator behaviour more efficient, effective and future oriented. It was part of the Modern Regulation project which also included a program of regulatory reviews into specific areas of regulation affecting key economic processes or sectors.

Steps in process:

Final Report

Download: SA's Regulatory Framework Inquiry - Final Report

In January 2021 the South Australian Productivity Commission (the Commission) was tasked to undertake an inquiry into modern regulation.

The terms of reference for the inquiry required the Commission to report on options for reforming South Australia’s institutional framework for making and administering regulations to better enable investment, employment and productivity growth. In doing so, the Commission was asked to consider the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and better practice thinking and principles to ensure that regulatory design and practice remain fit-for-purpose and responsive to emerging technological and other trends.

The Commission acknowledges with thanks the assistance from SA regulators, state government departments, industry associations and businesses, and other stakeholders for their contributions to the inquiry.

Timeline

The final report was delivered to the Premier on 28 October 2021 and was published on 27 January 2022.

Government's Response to the Final Report

All Government responses to SAPC inquiries and reviews can be found on the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website.

Administration

Di Wheeler
T: 08 8226 7744
E: dianne.wheeler@sa.gov.au

Inquiry Lead

Christine Bierbaum
T: 08 8226 7705
E: christine.bierbaum@sa.gov.au