Part 2Principles of responsible regulation and regulatory stewardship
How principles apply when developing legislation: Government amendments
11Review of consistency of Government amendment with principles
If a Government amendment is released in accordance with the rules and practice of the House of Representatives, the responsible Minister must ensure that the Government amendment’s explanatory note includes (or contains a link to)—
- a consistency accountability statement; and
- a statement from the responsible Minister that briefly explains the Government’s reasons for any inconsistency with the principles of responsible regulation that is identified in the consistency accountability statement.