Requirement

Source of requirement

1

Environment Ministerial Council recommends consideration of regulatory options for a class of products or a candidate class of products is indentified through the treaty making process.

Australian Government Policy

2

A consultation Regulation Impact Statement is published, canvassing different options.

Australian Government and COAG Policy

3

A final Regulation Impact Assessment, which assesses the overall community benefit of each option, is cleared by the Office of Best Practice Regulation and published.

Australian Government and COAG Policy

4

In light of the decision on the Regulation Impact Statement, the responsible Minister and the Government endorse regulations under the Product Stewardship Act as the preferred option.

Australian Government Policy

5

The Government consults on the proposed regulations.

Section 17, Legislative Instruments Act 2003

6

The obligations imposed by the regulations relate to one or more of the matters specified in proposed section 21(3) and 37(2).[2]

Product Stewardship Bill 2011, subclauses 21(3) and 37(2)

7

The Minister is satisfied that making the regulations will further the objects of the Act.

Product Stewardship Bill 2011, subclause 19(3) and clause 39

8

The Minister is satisfied that the product stewardship criteria are met.

Product Stewardship Bill 2011, subclause 19(3) and clause 39

9

The regulations are made and tabled in each House of Parliament.

Part 5, Legislative Instruments Act 2003