The department has developed a Policy Instruments Framework to:

• Enhance access to the department's policy instruments through a centralised index
• Maintain version control to ensure up-to-date information is available
• Encourage consistent approach across the department
• Ensure transparency and accountability to stakeholders and the public

The Policy Instrument's Framework comprises of:

Policy through law

• Commonwealth legislation
• Commonwealth legislative instruments
• Queensland legislation
• Queensland subordinate legislation
  

Policy through government action

• Policy
• Directives
• Standards
• Procedures
• Authorities and Delegations
• Guidelines
• Supporting documents

For a Quick Guide to definitions for Policy Instruments Framework.pdf including examples.