Legislation

Occupational Licensing National Law Act (2010)

The Occupational Licensing National Law Act (2010) (National Law) provides the high-level framework for national occupational licensing and was passed by the Parliament of the host jurisdiction, Victoria on 17 September 2010. The National Law has since been adopted by the parliaments of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia Tasmania and Northern Territory and is currently before the Parliament of Western Australia. The Australian Capital Territory is still in discussions about its participation in national licensing.

The National Law and Explanatory Statements are available at the following links:

Occupational Licensing National Law Act

Explanatory Memorandum

Intergovernmental Agreement

On 30 April 2009 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed an Intergovernmental Agreement for a national licensing system for specified occupations. Through the signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement, states and territories began the implementation process for the new system.

Decision Regulation Impact Statement – 2009

Decision Regulation Impact Statement

Stakeholder Submissions – 2008

Submissions were received in response to both the July 2008 consultations and the October 2008 consultations and RIS, following the agreement of the parties concerned.

To view the submissions click here.

Regulations and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

Draft regulations and accompanying Consultation Regulation Impact Statements (RISs) for each occupational area are currently being developed.