Shadow SPI Reports

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Bill 2024

June 20, 2024
The object of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Bill 2024 is to-  amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (the POCTA Act) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2012 to expand and improve the transparency of animal welfare enforcement, and amend the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018 to declare a charitable organisation approved by the Minister (an approved charitable organisation) as a public authority under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (the GIPA Act), and amend the Ombudsman Regulation 2016 to declare an approved charitable organisation as a public authority under the Ombudsman Act 1974 (the OA), and make consequential amendments to certain Acts and a regulation.

Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024

June 17, 2024
The objects of the Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024 are as follows: (a) to initially exclude rice cultivated and harvested in the Northern Rivers region from the operation of the Rice Marketing Act 1983 (the Act), (b) to provide that all other rice vests in the Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales (the Board) until 30 June 2025 only, (c) to provide for the winding up and dissolution of the Board, (d) to enable the Governor to repeal the Act by proclamation after the Board is dissolved, (e) to provide for consequential and savings and transitional matters.

National Parks and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

June 17, 2024
The Bill amends the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to change the reservation status of certain land, to establish the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Operating Fund and for other purposes; and amends the Heritage Act 1977 in relation to the Heritage Conservation Fund.

Ombudsman and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

May 15, 2024
The object of the Ombudsman and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (NSW) (the Bill) is to: (a) amend the Ombudsman Act 1974 to make minor miscellaneous amendments, and (b) amend the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993 to make changes consequent on the enactment of the proposed Act and the Disability Inclusion Amendment Act 2022, and (c) repeal the Ombudsman Regulation 2016

Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor Bill 2024

May 14, 2024
The object of the Emergency Services Insurance Monitor Bill 2024 (NSW) (the Bill) is to establish an Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor to oversee the transition of insurance prices and to appoint the Independent Pricing Regulatory Tribunal as the Insurance Monitor.

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024

May 6, 2024
The Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024 (‘the Bill’) forms part of the well-established legislative amendment program by the Ministry of Health designed to ensure Health legislation remains current and fit for purpose.

Jury Amendment Bill

May 6, 2024
The object of the Jury Amendment Bill 2023 is to make miscellaneous amendments to the Jury Act 1977, including in response to a statutory review of amendments made to the Act by the Jury Amendment (Verdicts) Act 2006, and for related purposes.

Emergency Services Levy Amendment Bill 2024

March 20, 2024
The Emergency Services Amendment Levy Bill 2024 (NSW) (the Bill) seeks to amend the Emergency Services Levy Act 2017 (the Act)

Example Shadow SPI – Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on retail workers) Bill 2023

January 17, 2024
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assault on Retail Workers) Bill 2023 (NSW) (the Bill) seeks to introduce three new offences into pt 3 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) (The Crimes Act).

The Shadow SPI Assessment Criteria.

NEED: The SPI does not describe the problem/issue, lacks relevant context, evidence, and does not explain the necessity of action.

OBJECTIVES: The SPI does not clearly articulate how the Bill serves the public interest.

OPTIONS: The SPI fails to outline any alternative policy options or mechanisms considered. No justification provided for the legislative choice.

ANALYSIS: The SPI lacks analysis of any policy options, their benefits and costs, and does not compare different policy options.

PATHWAY: The SPI lacks information on proposed implementation pathways, milestones, timelines, or plan for review/evaluation.

CONSULTATION: The SPI does not detail any of the consultation processes and stakeholders involved and provides no evidence of stakeholder engagement.

NEED: The SPI partially describes the problem/issue but lacks evidence or context.

OBJECTIVES: The SPI vaguely describes how the Bill serves the public interest.

OPTIONS: The SPI outlines some policy options but lacks detail or justification. Limited explanation for legislative choice.

ANALYSIS: The SPI provides limited analysis of policy options and their impacts, with minimal comparison between options.

PATHWAY: The SPI outlines a basic implementation pathway with limited detail on milestones, timelines, or review/evaluation plans.

CONSULTATION: The SPI partially details the consultation processes and stakeholders involved, and provides limited evidence of stakeholder engagement.

NEED: The SPI describes the problem/issue and affected parties, provides relevant context, evidence, and explains the necessity of action.

OBJECTIVES: The SPI clearly describes how the Bill serves the public interest with general examples and identifies constraints (if applicable).

OPTIONS: The SPI provides an outline of policy options considered, with some justification. Offers a brief explanation for legislative choice.

ANALYSIS: The SPI presents analysis of policy options, their benefits and costs, and provides some comparison between options.

PATHWAY: The SPI provides a clear implementation pathway with milestones, timelines, and a plan for review/evaluation..

CONSULTATION: The SPI outlines the consultation processes and stakeholders involved and provides evidence of stakeholder engagement.

NEED: The SPI thoroughly describes the problem/issue and affected parties, provides comprehensive evidence and context, and convincingly explains the necessity of action.

OBJECTIVES: The SPI thoroughly describes how the Bill serves the public interest with specific examples and identifies constraints (if applicable).

OPTIONS: The SPI provides a comprehensive outline of policy options considered with thorough justification. It clearly explains legislative choice with detailed reasoning.

ANALYSIS: The SPI presents thorough analysis of policy options, their benefits and costs, and effectively compares options with depth and insight.

PATHWAY: The SPI presents a detailed implementation pathway with clear milestones, timelines, and a robust plan for review/evaluation.

CONSULTATION: The SPI thoroughly details consultation processes including information about stakeholders involved, and provides detailed evidence of stakeholder engagement.