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INTRODUCTION

1.1

Purpose of the CRIS

This CRIS provides information on how [insert entity name] implements cost recovery for [insert

activity title]. It also reports financial and non-financial performance information for [insert activity

title] and contains financial forecasts for [insert current budget year] and three forward years. The

[insert entity name] will maintain the CRIS until the activity or cost recovery for the activity has been

discontinued.

1.2

Description of the regulatory charging activity

Guide:

Describe the regulatory charging activity and reasons for why it is undertaken. This usually forms

part of a relevant policy proposal (see paras 11–12 and 49-50 of the CRGs).

 What is the regulatory activity being cost recovered?

 What policy outcomes will the activity achieve?

 Why is charging appropriate for the regulatory activity?

 Who will pay the regulatory charges?

 Are there other key stakeholders for the regulatory charging activity and, if so, what is their

interaction?.

POLICY AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO COST RECOVER

2.1

Government policy approval to cost recover the regulatory activity

Guide:

Government decisions to cost recover specific regulatory activities are usually announced in the

Budget (budget.gov.au) or via media releases, or can be contained in explanatory memorandums

to the relevant legislation. In providing details for government decisions, include any conditions,

such as partial cost recovery or phased-in implementation. Where the Australian Government

made more than one decision relevant to cost recovery of the regulatory activity, all decisions

should be listed, including references (see para 33 of the CRGs).

 When did the government announce the decision to cost recover this regulatory activity?

 What was announced?

 How will cost recovery be implemented according to the government decision?

2.2

Statutory authority to charge

Guide:

List the legislation relied on to impose regulatory charges. This can relate to a cost recovery fee

and/or a cost recovery levy and may be in primary (e.g. enabling) legislation and/or subordinate

legislation (e.g. regulations, ministerial determinations). Provide links, including references to

specific provisions (see paras 34 and 96 of the CRGs).

 Which legislation provides authority to impose for the regulatory charges?

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