{"id":"F2016L01257","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 2) 2016","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2016","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":94691,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L01257-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 2) 2016","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.2) 2016\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\nI, Joann Wilkie, being the person occupying the position of GEMS Regulator, make this Instrument under subsections 37(1) and (2) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\nDated 28 July 2016\n\nJOANN WILKIE\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nJoann Wilkie\n\nGEMS Regulator\n\n1 Name of Instrument\n\nThis Instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.2) 2016.\n\n2 Authority\n\nThis Instrument is made under subsections 37(1) and (2) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\n3 Commencement\n\nThis Instrument commences the day after it is registered.\n\n4 Definitions\n\nIn this Instrument:\n\nAct means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\nDetermination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2012.\n\nExempt Model: see section 5 of this Instrument.\n\n> Note: Several other words and expressions used in this Instrument have the meaning given by section 5 of the Act. For example:\n\n> GEMS\n\n> GEMS determination\n\n> GEMS labelling requirements\n\n> GEMS level requirements\n\n> model\n\n> model identifier\n\n> product classes\n\n> supply\n\n5 Exemption\n\nThe model specified in clause 1 of the Schedule (the Exempt Model) is exempt from the requirements of the Determination as described at clause 2 of the Schedule with respect to the supplies of the exempt model specified at clause 3 of the Schedule.\n\n6 Conditions of exemption\n\nThe conditions at clause 4 of the Schedule are specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.\n\nNote: Subsection 37(2) of the Act provides that the exemption may specify conditions to which the exemption is subject. Subsection 37(3) provides that a person must comply with a condition of an exemption to the extent that it applies to the person.  \n\nSchedule Exemption and conditions of exemption\n\nPart 1 Exemption\n\n1 Specification of exempt model\n\n| Model No.                                     | Registration No. | Number of Units |\n| --------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------- |\n| OLSENT, FE-IISB-18W(Compact Fluorescent Lamp) | #56123           | 14,480          |\n\n2 Requirements from which model is exempt\n\nRequirements of the Determination as follows:\n\n| GEMS level requirements (section 6) | The model is exempted from the energy use and testing requirements mentioned in section 6 of the Determination. |\n| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n3 Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\nThis exemption only applies in relation to the supply of Olsent Compact Fluorescent Lamps with the specifications set out in clause 1 above.\n\n4 Specification of conditions of exemption\n\nThe Exempt Model must not be supplied, offered for supply or used other than as follows:\n\na) for commercial use at Masters Home Improvements Pty Ltd (ABN 21 066 891 307) stores; and/or\n\nb) for personal use by staff members of Masters Home Improvements Pty Ltd.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the function intended by section 37 of the GEMS Act – granting a specific, limited exemption from energy efficiency requirements. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose; it is a standard administrative exemption for legacy stock clearance."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (6 sections plus a short Schedule)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section, with most definitions incorporated by reference to the parent Act","Single, specific exemption with no nested conditions or exceptions","No cross-referencing to other legislation beyond the parent Act and one Determination","Straightforward tabular format for the Schedule with clear, unambiguous conditions","No conditional logic beyond simple 'and/or' in the conditions clause"],"plain_english_summary":"This exemption lets the GEMS Regulator temporarily permit Masters Home Improvements to sell 14,480 specific compact fluorescent lamps (OLSENT FE‑IISB‑18W) that don’t meet current energy-efficiency rules. It authorises limited sale/use of legacy stock by the retailer and its staff to avoid needless destruction of existing inventory while the GEMS standards phase in, under strict conditions and a narrow scope."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The Instrument narrows the scope of the GEMS Determination for a single, identified model by exempting it from the energy-use and testing obligations in section 6 of the Determination (Schedule Part 2). The exemption applies only to supplies to Masters Home Improvements stores and to staff personal use (Schedule Parts 3–4) and is made under ss37(1)–(2) of the Act (Instrument header, cl 2). Effect: suppliers of that listed stock avoid the Determination's testing/labelling costs for those supplies, while the Regulator retains responsibility for monitoring compliance with the exemption conditions (cl 6; s37(3))."},"complexity_factors":["Model-specific, narrow carve-out reduces legal breadth but increases need for precise identification (Schedule Part 1).","Conditional supply restrictions require tracing and proof of end-use (Schedule Part 3–4), raising compliance and monitoring burdens on supplier and regulator.","Instrument relies on regulator discretion under the Act (ss37(1)–(2); cl 2), which concentrates decision-making power in the regulator.","Interplay with the existing Determination (exempts s6 GEMS level requirements) creates cross-references that must be checked (Schedule Part 2).","Numeric/register details (registration no. and number of units) create a factual constraint to be enforced (Schedule Part 1).","Enforcement and evidentiary issues: proving supplies occurred only at specified outlets or to staff (clause 4 conditions) complicates oversight."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument exempts one compact fluorescent lamp model (`Olsent FE-IISB-18W`, reg. #56123; 14,480 units) from the GEMS Determination’s energy‑use and testing requirements. The exemption is limited to supplies at Masters Home Improvements stores and to personal use by its staff, so suppliers of that listed stock do not have to meet the Determination’s testing/energy requirements for those specified supplies."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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