Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 - SCHEDULE 1

MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN GUIDELINES 1. Guidelines as to the types of matters
appropriate for inclusion in statutory rules rather than in Acts or in
instruments which are not of a legislative character. 2. Guidelines as to
alternative means of achieving the objectives sought to be achieved by a
proposed statutory rule such as self regulation or voluntary codes of conduct.
3. Guidelines as to the appropriate cases in which a proposed statutory rule
should set performance standards rather than prescribing detailed
requirements. 4. Guidelines as to procedures to be adopted to ensure that-

   (a)  the need for a proposed statutory rule can be justified;

   (b)  the objectives of a proposed statutory rule are formulated and
        included in any proposed statutory rule. 5. Guidelines as to the
        procedures to be adopted to ensure that-

   (a)  an agency preparing or considering a proposed statutory rule
        identifies and consults any other agency relevant to the subject
        matter of the proposed statutory rule;

   (b)  where appropriate, independent advice is obtained as to the nature and
        content of the proposed statutory rule;

   (c)  proper consultation takes place with any sector of business or the
        public which may be affected by the proposed statutory rule;

   (d)  proper consultation takes place in circumstances where consultation is
        required under section 6. 6. Guidelines as to circumstances in which a
        statutory rule imposes an appreciable cost or burden on a sector of
        the public. 7. Guidelines as to the application, adoption or
        incorporation of matter in a statutory rule. 8. Guidelines as to the
        style and language to be used in drafting statutory rules. 9.
        Guidelines as to the printing and submission of statutory rules to the
        Governor in Council and the provision of statutory rules to the
        Scrutiny Committee. __________________

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