Minimising regulatory burden in pursuit of policy objectives depends upon more than good regulatory design. The actions of regulators in how regulations are implemented, administered and enforced plays a significant role in effectively and efficiently achieving policy objectives and determining the level of regulatory burden experienced not just by stakeholders/regulated parties but by regulators themselves. Improving the way regulators operate complements the objectives of regulatory impact analysis to minimise unnecessary regulatory burden by providing an opportunity to reduce unnecessary compliance costs on regulated entities when administering and enforcing regulation.

The purpose of this framework is to achieve positive regulatory outcomes in Queensland through effective and efficient regulatory practice. This includes improving how regulators administer regulation in order to produce better outcomes for the community and reduce unnecessary compliance costs.