RMGs are guidance documents. The purpose of an RMG is to support PGPA Act entities and companies in meeting the requirements of the PGPA framework. As guides, RMGs explain the legislation and policy requirements in plain English. RMGs support accountable authorities and officials to apply the intent of the framework. It is an official’s responsibility to ensure that Finance guidance is monitored regularly for updates, including changes in policy/requirements.
This guide will support your understanding of the Australian Government Charging Policy (Charging Policy) and the requirements to undertake government charging..
Audience
All The Accountable Authority of each non-corporate Commonwealth entity is required to ensure the Charging Policy is applied while the Accountable Authority of each corporate Commonwealth entities are encouraged to apply the Charging Policy to in scope activities. Where the entity is subject to the current Government Policy Order, the Accountable Authority must apply the Charging Policy to the entity’s regulatory activities.
Key points
- The Charging Policy promotes consistent, transparent and accountable charging for government activities, by encouraging a common approach to planning, implementing and maintaining government charging. The application of the Charging Policy leads to improved charging and the proper use of public resources.
- The Charging Policy sets the requirements, principles and considerations for charging for activities provided by the Government to the non-government sector.
- Accountable Authorities for in scope entities must ensure charging is considered by the Government for regulatory activity and considered by the Government or themselves as decider for charging for non-regulatory activity. This approach is reflected in the Budget Process Operational Rules and is driven by the Australian Government's Charging Policy Statement.
Stages of the Charging Lifecycle
The Charging Lifecycle is a process guide. It will guide you through the application of the Charging Policy via the 4 stages that capture the cycle of events needed to achieve a dynamic awareness and alignment of charges to cost, by type of activity.
