{"id":"F2021L00974","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 3) 2021","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":440927,"registerId":"F2021L00974-fast-fetch-1775956374936","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 3) 2021","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 3) 2021\n\nI, Penelope Sirault, being the person occupying the position of GEMS Regulator, make the following instrument.\n\nDated:   6 July 2021  \n\n \n\nPenelope Sirault\n\nGEMS Regulator\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1  Name\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definitions\n\n5  Exemption\n\nSchedule 1—Exemption and condition of exemption\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 3) 2021.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences the day after it is registered.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subsection 37(1) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\n4  Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAct means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\nDetermination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015.\n\nexempt model: see section 5.\n\n5  Exemption\n\n  The models specified in clause 1 of the Schedule (the exempt models) are exempt from the requirements of the Determination as described at clause 2 of the Schedule with respect to the supplies of the exempt models specified at clause 3 of the Schedule.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule 1—Exemption and condition of exemption\n\n1  Specification of exempt models\n\n \n\n| Brand | Model Numbers | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Freshcup | 97-000 and 97-100 (silver or white) | Small compact-sized dishwashers |\n\n\n \n\n2  Requirements from which the models are exempt\n\n \n\nRequirements of the Determination as follows:\n\n \n\n| GEMS labelling requirements | The identified models are exempted from the GEMS labelling requirements, which are set out in section 7 of the Determination and in AS/NZS 2007.2:2005. |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n \n\n3  Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\n \n\nThis exemption applies in relation to any supplies of Freshcup products with the specifications set out in clause 1 of this Schedule.\n\n \n\n4  Specification of condition of exemption\n\n \n\n There are no conditions specified.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n","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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument narrows the operational scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination by exempting specific Freshcup models from its labelling requirements (s 5; Schedule 1, cls 1–3). The exemption applies only to supplies of those models and contains no conditions (Schedule 1, cl. 4), so the Determination continues to apply unchanged to other models."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow substantive change: exemption limited to two model numbers (Schedule 1, cl. 1).","Single regulatory obligation altered: only GEMS labelling/AS/NZS 2007.2:2005 requirements are removed (Schedule 1, cl. 2).","Clear scope of application: exemption applies to supplies of the specified Freshcup products (Schedule 1, cl. 3).","No conditions or procedural requirements attached, reducing administrative complexity (Schedule 1, cl. 4).","Instrument relies on and must be read alongside the Dishwashers Determination and the GEMS Act, creating interpretive dependency (s 3; s 5; Schedule 1, cl. 2).","Regulatory discretion: made by the GEMS Regulator under s 37(1) of the Act (s 3 and instrument header), indicating delegated decision-making authority.","Simple commencement rule: takes effect the day after registration (s 2), which affects timing of compliance obligations."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument exempts two Freshcup compact dishwasher models (97-000 and 97-100) from the GEMS labelling rules that normally apply under the Dishwashers Determination. It applies to supplies of those models.\n\nMechanically, suppliers of these Freshcup models no longer must meet the Determination’s labelling/AS‑NZS 2007.2:2005 requirements, lowering their compliance tasks and paperwork while reducing the labelling-based information available to buyers."},"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 provide a specific, limited exemption for particular dishwasher models from labelling requirements. There is no evidence of scope creep; the instrument does exactly what its title and structure suggest — creates a targeted exemption for named products."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (approximately 1 page of substantive content)","Only 3 defined terms in section 4 ('Act', 'Determination', 'exempt model')","Simple structure: definitions, single operative provision, and a schedule with a basic table","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act and the specific Determination being exempted from","No conditional logic or nested exceptions — the exemption is unconditional (clause 4 of Schedule 1 explicitly states 'There are no conditions specified')","Single purpose instrument with narrow, specific application (two specific model numbers only)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument exempts two specific Freshcup compact dishwasher models (97-000 and 97-100, in silver or white) from Australia’s mandatory energy-efficiency labelling requirements under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012. It affects Freshcup, retailers and purchasers of those models by allowing sale without the usual energy/water rating labels; other energy-standard obligations remain in force. The exemption is unconditional."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2021/documents"}}