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Are voluntary instruments quasi-regulation?

April 26, 2017instruments quasi regulation Voluntary

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Are voluntary instruments quasi-regulation?

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Instruments that are entirely voluntary (for example, complying with an industry code of conduct that is purely voluntary with no consequences for non-compliance) are not quasi-regulatory. However, whenever government is involved with development, promotion or enforcement of a voluntary instrument (such as an industry code or a standard), there needs to be an examination of whether government involvement pressures businesses to comply. If you are still in any doubt as to whether your proposal is regulatory, please contact the OBPR helpdesk at helpdesk@obpr.gov.au.

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Instruments that are entirely voluntary (for example, complying with an industry code of conduct that is purely voluntary with no consequences for non-compliance) are not quasi-regulatory. However, whenever government is involved with the development, promotion or enforcement of a voluntary instrument (such as an industry code or a standard), there needs to be an examination of whether government involvement pressures businesses to comply. If you are still in any doubt as to whether your proposal is regulatory, please contact the OBPR.