Responsive regulation
Description
Responsive regulation is a dynamic model of enforcement involving a continuum of coercive steps from persuasion to punishment.
Discussion paper
Enforcement concepts and styles: a review of the international academic literature
This research paper reviews the rich literature on regulatory enforcement, discusses the status quo in research and practice, and highlights the challenges of different approaches, illustrated with examples from the enforcement of European Union (EU) law and regulation.
Article
Building cultural intelligence to become a better regulator
This article discusses the evolving context in Australia and New Zealand that is beginning to prioritise culturally responsive learning to inform regulatory decisions and to make better public policy.
Report
Improving innovation indicators: better data to track innovation in Australia
Running from May 2018 to the end of 2019, the Innovation Metrics Review aimed to improve innovation measurement by the government to support better decision-making. This report outlines the findings.
Article
Creating opportunities for regulators to collaborate – reflections from the COVID-19 frontline
As his role leading the COVID-19 Response, Compliance and Enforcement operation for Department of Health comes to an end, Chris Webb reflects on the ways in which regulating during a crisis might inform day to day processes.
Position paper
Free and equal: a reform agenda for federal discrimination laws
This position paper sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s proposals for reforming federal discrimination law in Australia.