22 May 2014
IPART is currently undertaking a review of licensing in NSW. The review aims to assist the NSW Government in achieving its target of $750 million in reduced ‘red tape’ for business and the community by June 2015.
We have released our Draft Report on reforming licensing in NSW and are seeking comments from stakeholders, including the public, which we will consider in making our final recommendations in our Final Report. If you would like to comment on our Draft Report, please lodge a submission by 4 July 2014. Late submissions may not be accepted at the discretion of the Tribunal.
Our Draft Report:
- presents the results of our licence surveys of local councils and NSW Government departments and agencies
- considers reforming licensing in NSW with a focus on improving licence design and administration
- identifies and prioritises licences for reform
- recommends specific licence reforms which are estimated to result in between $117 million and $130 million per year of ‘red tape’ savings to business and community
- is accompanied by a Licensing Framework and Guide for regulators to use when assessing their existing or proposed licences.
For information about our draft recommendations on reforming licensing in NSW, see fact sheet.
A Final Report is due to the NSW Government in September 2014.