Consistency Accountability Statements

What is a Consistency Accountability Statement?

Under sections 11, 12 and 14 of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025, Government bills, Government amendments and secondary legislation must be accompanied by:

• A Consistency Accountability Statement (CAS), which confirms that the responsible agency has assessed the legislation against the principles of responsible regulation in section 9, and summarises any inconsistencies with the principles
• A Statement of Reasons from the responsible Minister or other maker of the legislation that briefly explains the reasons for any inconsistencies.