Comparing the implementation of risk based regulation in Australia ELEANOR STONEY NELA (WA) STATE CONFERENCE FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017, PARMELIA HILTON, PERTH
Overview What is ”risk based” regulation? How is it applied in Australia? Areas for improvement Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Based Regulation Systematised decision-making framework Assesses risks to the environment or public health Applies regulatory effort consistent with the level of risk Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process Set Risk Criteria 3 4 2 5 1 Monitor and review outcomes Identify Risks Treat Risks Analyse risks Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process Set Risk Criteria 3 4 2 5 1 Monitor and review outcomes Identify Risks Treat Risks Analyse risks Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Criteria Protect, restore and enhance the quality of the environment Prevent, reduce, minimise or eliminate environmental harm. Promote the principles of environmental protection Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process Set Risk Criteria 3 4 2 5 1 Monitor and review outcomes Identify Risks Treat Risks Analyse risks Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process - Western Australia Source: Western Australian Department of Environment Regulation, Guidance Statement: Risk Assessments (February 2017)
Risk Assessment Process - South Australia South Australian EPA, Environmental regulation using a risk-based approach: A guide for EPA staff (October 2007) Source: South Australian EPA, Environmental regulation using a risk-based approach: A guide for EPA staff (October 2007) www.epa.sa.gov.au%2Ffiles%2F8350_regulation.pdf&usg=AFQjCNG7FJRSGWelNIUdfUX_b3ejnz5MRA Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process - Victoria Source: Victorian EPA, Licenced Operator Risk Assessment (July 2017) http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/lora Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process - New South Wales Source: NSW EPA, EPA licensing guideline: Environmental risk levels (July 2016) http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/resources/licensing/environmental-risk-levels-guide-160373.pdf Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process - Queensland Source: Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Regulatory Strategy (2014) http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/management/planning-guidelines/policies/pdf/regulatory-strategy.pdf Source: Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Regulatory Strategy (2014) http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/management/planning-guidelines/policies/pdf/regulatory-strategy.pdf Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process Set Risk Criteria 3 4 2 5 1 Monitor and review outcomes Identify Risks Treat Risks Analyse risks Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Treatment and Regulatory Effort High risk clients will receive more compliance checks. Low risk clients will receive less frequent inspections. A low risk will generally not be subject to regulatory controls. A high risk may be tolerated and may be subject to multiple regulatory controls. An extreme risk will not be tolerated and the application may be refused. Licensees with a higher risk level receive an increased level of regulatory and compliance oversight. Low risk licensees receive reduced regulatory burden. An operator with a low risk rating can expect fewer planned licence compliance visits, while those with a higher risk rating can expect more. Priority risks which will be actively managed or regulated by the agency through applying outcome based conditions. Designed by PresentationGo.com
Risk Assessment Process Set Risk Criteria 3 4 2 5 1 Monitor and review outcomes Identify Risks Treat Risks Analyse risks Designed by PresentationGo.com
Key Improvements Responsiveness Cumulative Risks Consistency
Questions NELA (WA) STATE CONFERENCE FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017, PARMELIA HILTON, PERTH