On 3 September 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued a Regulatory Simplification Report which seeks input on range of multi-year initiatives aimed at making regulation clearer, more accessible and easier to navigate, while maintaining robust consumer protections.
Key initiatives
The report outlines ASIC’s initiatives in the following key areas:
- improving access to regulatory information, including a redesigned ASIC website and regulatory roadmap pilots for small-company directors and providers of financial advice, to help them understand their regulatory obligations;
- reducing complexity in regulatory instruments; and
- making it easier to interact with ASIC, including transitioning paper-only documents to email lodgement and enabling electronic signatures on all forms by 1 October 2025.
Next steps
ASIC will review and consider all feedback (which must be received by 15 October 2025) to inform the prioritisation and development of its simplification initiatives. Following this consultation period, ASIC will refine its work plan and begin implementing further improvements. Ongoing engagement with stakeholders will remain a key part of the process, ensuring that future changes continue to address the needs of businesses, consumers, and the broader economy while upholding strong regulatory standards.