Regulator Practice Notes
Practice notes support regulators to review and improve specific areas of operations.
Details
Topic: Regulatory reform
Audiences: State government - regulatory policy, State government - regulatory operations
Regulatory functions: Practice and processes, Compliance and enforcement, Culture
Industry: All relevant industries
Document type: Guide
Author: Better Regulation Victoria
Date published: 1 June 2025
About
Practice notes are part of a package of guidance that equips regulators to deliver the Better Regulation Victoria Towards best practice guide. They support regulators to review and improve specific areas of operations.
These practice notes offer practical, hands-on guidance on selected topics, such as remote inspections, monitoring and reporting, and collaboration.
How this tool can help
Regulators can use the practice notes to review and improve their practice in performing inspections remotely, compliance and enforcement, and working collaboratively.
Support to apply this tool
Remote Inspections Practice Note
The Remote Inspections Practice Note assists regulators on how to approach virtual or remote inspections to assess duty holder compliance.
Remote Inspection Practice Note PDF 935.53 KB (opens in a new window)
Remote Inspection Practice Note Word 232.72 KB (opens in a new window)
Monitoring and Reporting Practice Note
This Practice Note assists regulators to develop effective approaches for regulators to monitor and report on their performance.
Monitoring and Reporting Practice Note PDF 3.8 MB (opens in a new window)
Monitoring and Reporting Practice Note Word 521.61 KB (opens in a new window)
Regulator Collaboration Practice Note
This Practice Note assists regulators who seek to collaborate with their regulator peers and partners to tackle harm and risks.
Regulator Collaboration Practice Note PDF 1.62 MB (opens in a new window)
Regulator Collaboration Practice Note Word 213.12 KB (opens in a new window)
Contact Better Regulation Victoria at contact@betterreg.vic.gov.au for more information.
Updated 18 August 2025
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