{"id":"F2017L00869","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 2) 2017","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":96743,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2017L00869-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) 2017","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.2) 2017\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\nI, Michelle Croker, 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 27 June 2017\n\nMichelle Croker\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nMichelle Croker\n\nGEMS Regulator\n\n1 Name of Instrument\n\nThis Instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.2) 2017.\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 (Three Phase Cage Induction Motors) Determination 2012.\n\nExempt Model: see section 5 of the 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 models\n\n| Brand         | Model No. | Description of motor                       |\n| ------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS100M4  | 4 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS132M6  | 6 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS112M4  | 4 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS80S6   | 6 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS90L4   | 4 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n| SEW Eurodrive | DRS71M2   | 2 pole IE1 efficiency class electric motor |\n\n2 Requirements from which model is exempt\n\nRequirements of the Determination as follows:\n\n| GEMS level requirements (section 6) | The models are exempted from the energy use 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 three phase cage induction motors with the specifications set out in clause 1 above.\n\n4 Specification of conditions of exemption\n\nThe exemption is subject to the condition that the supply of the products specified in clause 1 above is restricted to use on the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of Collins Class Submarines.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument narrows the scope of the existing GEMS Determination for the listed SEW Eurodrive motor models by removing the Determination’s energy‑use requirements for those models when supplied for Collins Class submarines (Schedule, Part 1, cl.1–3). It also adds an explicit condition limiting permissible supply to that single military use (Schedule, cl.4), shifting compliance responsibility onto suppliers to restrict and verify recipients (Instrument, cl.5–6)."},"complexity_factors":["Model‑specific carve‑out requiring exact matching to listed brand/model identifiers (Schedule, Part 1, cl.1).","Exemption applies only to the energy‑use requirements of the Three Phase Cage Induction Motors Determination, requiring cross‑reference interpretation (Schedule, cl.2).","Supply limitation to a single end‑use (Royal Australian Navy Collins Class submarines) creates verification and enforcement needs (Schedule, cl.3–4).","Instrument created under delegated power in subsections 37(1)–(2) of the Act—exercise of regulator discretion (Instrument, cl.2).","Conditions of exemption are binding on persons to the extent they apply, producing compliance obligations for suppliers (Instrument, cl.6; note on s.37(3)).","Administrative burden on suppliers to ensure and demonstrate restricted supply (Schedule, cl.4)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument exempts six specified SEW Eurodrive three‑phase cage induction motor models from the GEMS Determination’s energy‑use requirements, but only when those motors are supplied for use on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines. It therefore changes compliance obligations for the listed models: suppliers may supply them without meeting the Determination’s energy‑use rules, provided the supply is restricted to the Navy (Schedule, cl.1–4; Instrument, cl.5–6)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains its original narrow scope. It was clearly intended from the outset to create a targeted, product-specific exemption for defence purposes, and it does exactly that without expanding into broader regulatory territory."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (6 sections plus a schedule)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Single, narrow exemption with no nested exceptions or conditional logic","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act and one Determination","Clear, tabular presentation of exempt models and conditions","Straightforward condition: supply restricted to single, specific defence use case"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument grants SEW Eurodrive a narrow exemption from Australia’s GEMS energy-efficiency rules for six specific electric motor models so they can be supplied to the Royal Australian Navy for use only on Collins Class submarines. It’s a tightly constrained, national-security exception: the motors are permitted for submarine use despite not meeting efficiency standards and must not enter the civilian market."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-2-2017/documents"}}