What is red tape or regulatory burden?

Normal regulatory burden refers to the necessary and reasonable requirements that businesses and individuals face but red tape refers to any excessive and unnecessary bureaucratic procedures and regulations that can make it difficult for businesses to navigate and comply.

Measuring the red tape burden on Queensland businesses

Businesses told us reducing red tape and regulatory burden is the leading business challenge they want government to prioritise. Business Chamber Queensland's 2023 Efficient Regulation Report shows both the costs and time required to meet regulatory burden have increased since 2021.

Business Chamber Queensland has been dedicated to addressing this significant issue for more than a decade, and in working with all levels of government to not only highlight the impact inefficient regulation has on business but to also identify opportunities for reform.

Since 2009, we have been conducting a Red Tape Survey every two years to understand the impact of inefficient regulation and requirements on Queensland businesses and to track changes to the burden of regulatory compliance.