1 Background

1.1 Regulation in Victoria

1.1.1 The purpose of regulation

Regulations have a significant role in the Victorian economy. They are a key instrument used by government to achieve its social, economic and environmental goals by directly influencing how private firms and not-for-profit organisations do business. Regulation is meant to effectively protect the community and the environment while allowing individuals and businesses to prosper.

Managing Regulator Performance in the Health Portfolio

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The focus of this audit was on regulation in the health portfolio, examining how effectively and efficiently a sample of small but important health regulators, DHHS and DTF are working to improve regulatory performance.