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Shadow SPI: Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024
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 Shadow SPI: Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024
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Government SPI: Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024
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3.15 MB |
The objects of the Rice Marketing Amendment Bill 2024 are as follows:
- to initially exclude rice cultivated and harvested in the Northern Rivers region from the operation of the Rice Marketing Act 1983 (the Act),
- 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,
- to provide for the winding up and dissolution of the Board,
- to enable the Governor to repeal the Act by proclamation after the Board is dissolved,
- to provide for consequential and savings and transitional matters.
This document evaluates the Government's 'Statement of Public Interest (SPI)' that makes the case for legislative reform.
The assessment finds that the Government SPI is an example of good practice. On the whole, the Government SPI successfully fulfills its purpose to provide Members with information that will assist them to make an informed decision as to how to deal with the bill, and to demonstrate sound policymaking.
To this end, the Government’s SPI provides the necessary context for the Bill and outlines the need for action, supported by evidence from a range of sources. The Government SPI compares distinct policy options with reference to their costs and benefits, and considers the implications of maintaining the status quo. The Government SPI also clearly identifies the necessary steps for the Bill’s implementation (including timelines and responsible parties) and names stakeholders consulted in the making of the Bill.
This SPI could be improved, however, with the inclusion of key details throughout its drafting, such as the explicit identification of parties impacted by the Bill; the justification for each policy option and the consideration of only legislative options; and whether the Bill indicated plans for review and evaluation of the policy. Critically, the Government SPI only stated the action of the Bill in the Objectives section and did not—as it should have— frame the objectives of the Bill with regard to its need and how addressing this need would serve the public interest.
Assessment: Good practice
