{"id":"F2021L01313","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 4) 2021","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":441003,"registerId":"F2021L01313-fast-fetch-1775956439061","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. 4) 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\n\n \n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 4) 2021\n\nI, Penelope Sirault, being the person occupying the position of GEMS Regulator, make the following instrument.\n\nDated 20 September 2021 \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 Conditions of exemption\n\nSchedule 1—Exemption and condition of exemption\n\n \n\n1 Name\n\n This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 4) 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 (Refrigerated Cabinets) Determination 2020.\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\n6 Conditions of exemption \n\n The condition at clause 4 of the Schedule is specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.\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 Number | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT K 220 RG
COMPACT K 220 LG | Gram COMPACT 220 Single Door Refrigerator |\n| 2 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT F 220 RG
COMPACT F 220 LG | Gram COMPACT 220 Single Door Freezer |\n| 3 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT K 420 RG
COMPACT K 420 LG | Gram COMPACT 420 Single Door Refrigerator |\n| 4 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT F 420 RG
COMPACT F 420 LG | Gram COMPACT 420 Single Door Freezer |\n| 5 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | ECO PLUS K 70 LAG
ECO PLUS K 70 LCG
ECO PLUS K 70 RAG
ECO PLUS K 70 RCG
ECO PLUS K 70 CCG | Gram ECO PLUS Single Door Refrigerator |\n| 6 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | ECO TWIN K 82 LAG
ECO TWIN K 82 LCG
ECO TWIN K 82 RAG
ECO TWIN K 82 RCG
ECO TWIN K 82 CCG | Gram ECO TWIN K82 Single Door Refrigerator |\n| 7 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT KG 220 RG
COMPACT KG 220 LG | Gram COMPACT KG 220 Single Glass Door Refrigerator |\n| 8 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT KG 420 RG
COMPACT KG 420 LG | Gram COMPACT KG 420 Single Glass Door Refrigerator |\n| 9 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | COMPACT KG 610 RG
COMPACT KG 610 LG | Gram COMPACT KG 610 Single Glass Door Refrigerator |\n| 10 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | ECO PLUS KG 70 LAG
ECO PLUS KG 70 LCG
ECO PLUS KG 70 RAG
ECO PLUS KG 70 RCG
ECO PLUS KG 70 CCG | Gram ECO PLUS KG 70 Single Glass Door Refrigerator |\n| 11 | Gram Commercial Refrigeration | ECO TWIN KG 82 LAG
ECO TWIN KG 82 LCG
ECO TWIN KG 82 RAG
ECO TWIN KG 82 RCG
ECO TWIN KG 82 CCG | Gram ECO TWIN KG 82 Single Glass Door Refrigerator |\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 models are exempted from the GEMS level requirements contained in section 23 of the Determination |\n| --- | --- |\n| Other GEMS requirements | The models are exempted from the Other GEMS requirements contained in section 32 of the Determination |\n\n\n \n\n3 Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\n \n\nThis exemption only applies in relation to the supply of refrigerated cabinets with the specifications set out in clause 1 above.\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\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. This instrument narrows the Determination's coverage by exempting the listed Gram refrigerated cabinet models from the GEMS level requirements and Other GEMS requirements in the Determination, and limits that relief to supplies of those models (clause 5; Schedule 1, clauses 1–3). It introduces no conditions on the exemption (Schedule 1, cl.4)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow scope: exemption limited to specific models listed in Schedule 1 (Schedule 1, cl.1).","Cross-reference to external instrument: exemption removes requirements from sections 23 and 32 of the Determination, requiring readers to consult that Determination to see exact obligations (Schedule 1, cl.2).","Regulatory power: made under subsection 37(1) of the Act, reflecting delegated discretion to exempt (cl.3 and cl.5).","Operational detail: applies only to 'supplies' of the named models, so practical effect depends on how supply is interpreted and recorded by suppliers (Schedule 1, cl.3).","Administrative precision: relies on exact model numbers/variants for identification, which can create compliance tracking tasks for suppliers and regulators (Schedule 1, cl.1).","No conditions attached: the instrument specifies no conditions on the exemption, which simplifies compliance rules but concentrates effect purely in the model list (Schedule 1, cl.4).","Simple commencement rule: begins the day after registration (cl.2), reducing temporal ambiguity."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument exempts a specified list of Gram Commercial Refrigeration models from particular requirements of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Refrigerated Cabinets) Determination 2020. The exemption applies only to supplies of the named refrigerated cabinets and takes effect the day after registration.\n\nMade by the GEMS Regulator under subsection 37(1) of the Act, it removes the listed models from two specified Determination obligations and specifies no additional conditions, thereby changing which suppliers must comply for those models."},"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 performs exactly the function intended by section 37 of the GEMS Act — granting specific exemptions from energy efficiency requirements for particular products. The scope is narrow and precisely targeted at 11 product lines from a single manufacturer, with no expansion beyond the statutory exemption power."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (6 sections plus a schedule)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Simple structure: exemption grant + schedule listing specific models","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act and one Determination","No conditional logic or nested exceptions — exemption is absolute for the listed models","Tabular format for model specifications makes content clear and scannable","No operative provisions beyond the basic exemption mechanism"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument grants Gram Commercial Refrigeration an immediate, unconditional exemption allowing 11 groups of its commercial fridge and freezer models to be sold in Australia without meeting GEMS energy-efficiency or related testing/labelling requirements. It directly affects Gram, the businesses that buy these units (cafes, restaurants, shops), and the public by permitting sales of appliances that may use more electricity than standard-compliant alternatives."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-4-2021/documents"}}