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  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Reform (Closing the Hole in the Ozone Layer) Bill 2022

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    Date
    28 Sep 2022 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 
    Summary
    Introduced with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2022 and Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2022, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    in relation to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program by: imposing controls that are currently imposed through licence conditions, such as the ban on import of bulk gas in non-refillable containers; clarifying licence and exemptions requirements; increasing the time allowed for submitting reports and payment levies; adopting the standard provisions of the
    Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014
    , including certain minor modifications; updating the offence and civil penalty provisions; introducing information gathering powers including the ability to issue a notice to produce; providing the option of licence suspension as an alternative to immediate cancellation of financial penalties; providing for an internal review mechanism for reviewable decisions; and allowing the use or disclosure of certain information. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2017

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    Date
    30 Mar 2017 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Environment and Energy 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995
    ,
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    and
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995
    to: implement Australia’s commitment to phase-down import, export and production of hydrofluorocarbons from 1 January 2018, in advance of the global phase-down implemented under the Montreal Protocol, as amended by the Kigali Amendment; amend provisions in relation to the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) phase-out and prohibit the use of new HCFCs from 1 January 2020 other than for permitted uses; implement Australia’s obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to regulate two newly listed synthetic greenhouse gases; amend provisions in relation to equipment bans and ensure that the provisions apply consistently to all entities regulated under the Act; and amend provisions in relation to licensing and reporting requirements. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Bill 2010

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    Date
    29 Sep 2010 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    in relation to: establishing a civil penalties regime; powers of inspectors; evidential material procedures; funding from the Ozone Protection and SGG Account; phasing out of hydrochlorofluorocarbon using equipment in Australia; and technical and administrative changes. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Bill 2010

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    Date
    26 May 2010 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    in relation to: establishing a civil penalties regime; powers of inspectors; evidential material procedures; funding from the Ozone Account; and technical and administrative changes. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2021

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    Date
    02 Dec 2021 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Environment 
    Summary
    Introduced with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2021 and Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2021, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    in relation to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program by: imposing controls that are currently imposed through licence conditions, such as the ban on import of bulk gas in non-refillable containers; clarifying licence and exemptions requirements; increasing the time allowed for submitting reports and payment levies; adopting the standard provisions of the
    Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014
    , including certain minor modifications; updating the offence and civil penalty provisions; introducing information gathering powers including the ability to issue a notice to produce; providing the option of licence suspension as an alternative to immediate cancellation of financial penalties; providing for an internal review mechanism for reviewable decisions; and allowing the use or disclosure of certain information. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Legislation Amendment Bill 2003

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    Date
    05 Jun 2003 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Environment and Heritage 
    Summary
    Part of a package of three bills, the bill amends the:
    Ozone Protection Act 1989
    to: provide for a national regulatory scheme for the management of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases used as their replacements; ratify the Beijing Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer which requires a ban on trade in and manufacture of bromochloromethane, and a ban on trade in hydrochlorofluorocarbons with certain countries; change the long and short titles of the Act; and
    Evidence Act 1995
    and
    Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997
    to reflect the title change of the
    Ozone Protection Act 1989
    to the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
    . Also contains application and transitional provisions. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2022

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    Date
    28 Sep 2022 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 
    Summary
    Introduced with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Reform (Closing the Hole in the Ozone Layer) Bill 2022 and Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2022, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995
    to: remove the cap on the rate that levies can be set at and provide for the rate of levy to be prescribed by regulations; enable the minister to delegate the power to exempt a person from paying the levy; and make other minor amendments, including to update the drafting style. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2021

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    Date
    02 Dec 2021 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Environment 
    Summary
    Introduced with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2021 and Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2021, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995
    to remove the cap on the rate that levies can be set at and provide for the rate of levy to be prescribed by regulations. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2011

    Track (What's this?)

    Date
    13 Sep 2011 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 
    Summary
    Part of a package of 18 bills to implement a carbon pricing mechanism, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995
    to: apply, in addition to existing levies imposed by the Act, an equivalent carbon charge to the manufacture of synthetic greenhouse gases; provide for exemptions from the levy or the carbon price component of the levy in certain circumstances; and amend the long title of the Act. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment (Per-tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Bill 2012

    Track (What's this?)

    Date
    19 Sep 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities 
    Summary
    Part of a package of seven bills to link Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism to overseas emissions trading schemes from 1 July 2015, the bill amends the
    Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995
    to provide that the per-tonne carbon price equivalent applied to the manufacture of synthetic greenhouse gases is consistent with the compliance costs of liable entities under the carbon pricing mechanism with linking arrangements. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

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