{"id":"F2022L01738","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 3) 2022","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":441679,"registerId":"F2022L01738-fast-fetch-1775956927664","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) 2022","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\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) 2022\n\nI, Penelope Sirault, being the person occupying the position of GEMS Regulator, make the following instrument.\n\nDated     16 December 2022   \n\n![Signature of Penelope Sirault, GEMS Regulator](image.002.png)\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\n6  Repeal\n\nSchedule 1—Exemption\n\n \n\n \n\n \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) 2022.\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 (Computers) Determination 2013.\n\nexempt model: see section 5.\n\n5  Exemption\n\n  The model specified in clause 1 of Schedule 1 (the exempt model) is exempt from the requirements of the Determination as described at clause 2 of Schedule 1 with respect to the supplies of the exempt models specified at clause 3 of Schedule 1.\n\n6  Repeal \n\n  This instrument is repealed on 30 November 2029.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule 1—Exemption\n\n1  Specification of exempt models\n\n \n\n|  | Brand | Model Number | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 | A small-scale computer server |\n\n\n \n\n2  Requirements from which model is exempt\n\n \n\nRequirements of the Determination as follows:\n\n \n\n| GEMS level requirements | The identified model is exempted from the GEMS level requirement in relation to the standby (off) power modes, which are set out in subsection 6(1)(b) of the Determination and in subclause 4.5.3 of AS/NZS 5813.2:2012 |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n \n\n3  Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\n \n\nThis exemption applies in relation to any supplies of computer servers with the specifications set out in clause 1 of this Schedule.\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument remains tightly scoped to its original purpose. It grants a single, specific exemption for one computer server model from one technical requirement. There is no evidence of scope creep; the instrument does not expand beyond the specific regulatory relief contemplated by section 37(1) of the GEMS Act 2012."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (approximately 1.5 pages of substantive content)","Only 3 defined terms in section 4 ('Act', 'Determination', 'exempt model')","Single, specific exemption applying to one product model only","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — exemption is absolute for the specified product and requirement","Clear cross-references to parent legislation (GEMS Act 2012) and the Computers Determination 2013, but no complex interdependencies","Self-terminating with explicit repeal date (section 6)","Tabular format in Schedule 1 makes specifications easy to read"],"plain_english_summary":"The instrument grants a temporary, product‑specific exemption allowing the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 to be sold in Australia without meeting the usual standby (off) power requirements under the GEMS regime. It affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise, suppliers/retailers and purchasers by permitting sales despite higher standby power; the exemption expires on 30 November 2029."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument narrows the application of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Computers) Determination by exempting the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 from the Determination’s standby (off) power requirement for supplies of that model (see section 5 and Schedule 1 clauses 1–3). The exemption is time-limited by automatic repeal on 30 November 2029 (section 6)."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow scope: single brand/model specified in Schedule 1 clause 1","Cross-reference to external instruments and standards (the Determination and AS/NZS 5813.2:2012)","Targeted exemption limited to particular requirement (standby/off power) described in Schedule 1 clause 2","Temporal limit (automatic repeal date in section 6)","Legal authority is a single provision (subsection 37(1) of the Act, see section 3)","Application limited to supplies of the specified model (Schedule 1 clause 3) — requires suppliers to identify qualifying supplies"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by the GEMS Regulator, creates a targeted exemption for one product: the Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2. It removes that model’s obligation to meet the Determination’s standby (off) power limits for supplies of that model. Suppliers of the exempt model no longer must comply with those specific standby-power rules until the instrument is repealed on 30 November 2029 (see sections 5 and 6, Schedule 1)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-3-2022/documents"}}