{"id":"F2016L01462","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2016","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":95096,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L01462-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. 5) 2016","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.5) 2016\n\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\nI, Michelle Crocker, 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 16 September 2016\n\nMICHELLE CROCKER\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nMichelle Crocker\n\nGEMS Regulator\n\n1 Name of Instrument\n\nThis Instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No.5) 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 (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Determination 2013.\n\nExempt Models: see section 5.\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 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 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.                                                                    |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Mitsubishi ElectricMitsubishi ElectricMitsubishi ElectricMitsubishi ElectricMitsubishi Electric | PFD-P250VM-EPFD-P500VMEPUHY-P250YJM-A(-BS)PUHY–P500YSJM-A(-BS)PQHY–P250YHM-A |\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| GEMS labelling requirements (section 7) | The model is exempted from the labelling requirements mentioned in section 7 of the Determination.              |\n\n3 Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\nThis exemption only applies in relation to the supply of the Exempt Models with the specifications set out in clause 1 above.\n\n4 Specification of conditions of exemption\n\nThere are no conditions to which the exemption is subject.","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 performs exactly the function intended by section 37 of the GEMS Act — granting specific exemptions from GEMS requirements. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose; it is a standard, narrow exemption instrument covering only five specific product models."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (6 sections plus a short schedule)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Simple structure: definitions, exemption grant, conditions, schedule with table","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — exemption applies straightforwardly to listed models","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act and one Determination","Unconditional exemption (clause 4 of Schedule explicitly states 'no conditions')"],"plain_english_summary":"This exemption lets five specific Mitsubishi Electric commercial air‑conditioning models bypass Australia’s usual GEMS energy‑efficiency and labelling requirements. It applies to Mitsubishi, their suppliers and retailers, and buyers of those models.\n\nIt matters because these units—likely specialised commercial/industrial systems—won’t carry standard energy ratings or be subject to normal testing; the exemption is unconditional."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument narrows the Determination's application by exempting the listed Mitsubishi Electric models from the Determination’s GEMS level (energy use/testing) and labelling requirements (sections 6 and 7) for supplies of those exact models. The exemption is effective the day after registration and imposes no further conditions."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, model‑specific scope limited to a single manufacturer and listed model identifiers.","Direct cross‑references to the GEMS Act and the Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Determination (sections 6 and 7) rather than novel regulatory rules.","Simple structure: short instrument with a Schedule defining scope and no conditions.","Relies on precise model identifiers in a table; formatting/repetition in the table could create minor interpretation friction.","Commencement tied to registration (automatic timing), increasing predictability but requiring administrative tracking."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by the GEMS Regulator under the GEMS Act, exempts specified Mitsubishi Electric air‑conditioner and heat‑pump models from parts of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Determination. Specifically, the listed models are excused from the Determination’s energy‑use testing and labelling requirements for supplies of those exact models. The exemption carries no additional conditions and changes suppliers' compliance obligations for the named products."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2016/documents"}}