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- Preliminary Position Paper on the Nutrition Information Panel
- Taxation Red Tape Reduction Review
- Limited review of the toys containing lead and other elements mandatory safety standard
- Limited review of the aquatic toys mandatory standard
- Policy Guideline on Information Requirements for Prepackaged Food Sold Online
- Limited review of the child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles mandatory standards
- Public consultation on the product lifecycle responsible regulation 2025 – NSW Battery Stewardship Act
- Identifying appropriate new class exemptions
- Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 13.11.25
- Safe Work Australia Best Practice Review of the Model WHS Laws 7.11.25
- Cash Acceptance Mandate 06.11.25
- Excessive Pricing Consultation 06.11.25
- Merger Notification Waiver 06.11.25
- Review of the Effectiveness of the Operations of the Jobs and Skills Australia Act 2022 5.11.25
- ARA Further Submissions 17.10.25
- ASIC Non-Cash Payment Facilities Instrument 17.10.25
- Digital ID Rules and Accreditation Rules Consultation 17.10.25
- Strengthening the Unit Pricing Code 30.09.25
- Right to Work From Home 30.09.25
- Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing 22.09.25
- Productivity Commission – Interim Reports on Productivity Pillars 22.09.25
- Merger Reform – Notification Waiver Form 22.09.25
- Landlord offence relating to illicit tobacco sales in NSW 22.09.25
- National Competition Policy Interim Report 08.09.25
- Worker Non-Compete Clauses and Other Restraints 05.09.25
- FSANZ Health Star Preparatory Work – Application of the HSR System 29.08.25
- Strengthening Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 29.08.25
- Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging 28.08.25
- NSW Law Reform Commission 21.08.25
- Regulating Cash Distribution 19.08.25
- Reforms to Improve Use and Recognition of Standards in Regulation 18.08.025
- WA Public Holiday Review 12.08.25
- Inquiry into the Provision of the Fair Work Amendment 08.08.25
- Economic Reform Roundtable 25.07.25
- Pillar 1 – Creating a Dynamic and Resilient Economy 06.06.25
- Pillar 2 – Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce 06.06.25
- Pillar 3 – Harnessing Data and Digital Technology 06.06.25
- National Competition Policy Analysis 06.06.25
- Annual Wage Review Submissions In Reply
- Mergers Reforms Exposure Draft 09.05.25
- Review of the Federal Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020
- APCO Member Consultation Paper May 2025
- Psychological Health Compliance Code Review 22.04.25
- Circular Economy (Interim Report)
- Payday Super Exposure Draft 11.04.25
- National Identity Proofing Guidelines Industry Consultation 2025
- Annual Wage Review 2024-25 – Initial Submissions of the Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association Limited 04.04.25
- AMENDMENT TO PART 3A OF THE POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 17.03.25
- Commonwealth Data Retention Review 14.03.25
- Summary Offences Amendment Bill 13.03.25
- Secure Jobs Better Pay Draft Report Review Submission 18.02.25
- Cash Mandate Consultation 18.02.25
- Anti-Money Laundering Rules 14.02.25
- Consultation on Police Offences Amendment 14.02.25
- Treasury Review on Digital Competition Regime 14.02.25
- Cyber Security Legislative Package 14.02.25
- Response to FWC Draft Model Terms for Enterprise Agreements and Copied State Instruments 31.01.25
- Consultation on the Use of Automated Decision-Making (ADM) by Government 13.01.25
- ARA-NRA Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26 31.01.25