The department provides advice, assistance and feedback to departments and agencies completing Regional Australia Impact Statements (RAIS) as part of the policy development and Cabinet submission process.
RAIS Guidelines
Departments and agencies developing policy and completing Cabinet submissions should refer to the following RAIS guidelines, to assist in the identification and assessment of regional impacts, and to develop a RAIS.
- Regional Australia Impact Statement Guidelines PDF: 1541 KB
RAIS Template
Departments and agencies can use the following template to structure their RAIS. Formatting can be adjusted to suit the nature of the submission and number of proposals being put forward. Please contact the department for further advice regarding format and structure of a RAIS.
- Regional Australia Impact Statement Template DOCX: 46 KB
Consultation
It is recommended that departments and agencies consult the department early in the policy development process to discuss the nature of the regional impacts and the development of the RAIS.
Information Sources
The following list of information sources may be of assistance to departments and agencies conducting more detailed analysis of regional impacts.
Contact Us
For further advice on RAIS matters and to begin the consultation process, please contact the department on 02 6274 7778 or RAIS@infrastructure.gov.au.