{"id":"F2025L01520","name":"Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2025","slug":"greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":107503,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2025L01520-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n  This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2025.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subsection 37(1) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\n> Act means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.\n\n> Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2024.\n\n> exempt models: see section 5.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption","content":"#### 5 Exemption\n\n  The models specified in clause 1 of Schedule 1 (the exempt models) are 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 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4 of the Schedule are specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.\n\n7 Repeal\n\n  This instrument is repealed on 31 December 2026.\n\n  \n\nSchedule 1—Exemption and conditions\n\n1 Specification of exempt models\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2     | Column 3                                     |\n| -------- | ------------ | -------------------------------------------- |\n| Item     | Model Number | Description                                  |\n| 1        | 19760L       | GE Incandescent T22 15W sewing machine globe |\n| 2        | 19761L       | GE Incandescent T28 15W sewing machine globe |\n\n2 Requirements from which models are exempt\n\nThe requirements of the Determination are described in column 2 in the table below and are located in the part of the Determination specified in column 3 for that item.\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2                    | Column 3                       |\n| -------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------ |\n| Item     | Type of Requirements        | Relevant Part of Determination |\n| 1        | GEMS level requirements     | Part 3 of the Determination    |\n| 2        | GEMS labelling requirements | Part 4 of the Determination    |\n| 3        | GEMS other requirements     | Part 5 of the Determination    |\n\n3 Supplies to which the exemption applies\n\nThis exemption applies in relation to any supplies of the exempt models.\n\n4 Specification of conditions of exemption\n\nThis exemption is subject to the following conditions:\n\n1.  Products of exempt models that are offered for sale or sold must clearly and conspicuously display on the exterior of the packaging of those products that the product is for use in sewing machines;\n\n1.  Where products of exempt models are offered for sale or sold online, the web page where the product(s) is offered for sale or sold must clearly and conspicuously display that the product(s) is for use in sewing machines.","sortOrder":4}],"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 maintains its original narrow scope. It was clearly intended to provide a targeted, temporary exemption for specific specialty incandescent bulbs used in sewing machines, and it does exactly that without expanding into broader regulatory territory."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (approximately 400 words)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Simple structure: definitions, exemption, conditions, repeal","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond basic 'if sold, then label' requirements","Clear tabular format for specifying exempt models","Single cross-reference to the parent Act and Determination","Self-terminating (sunset clause) with fixed repeal date"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument temporarily exempts two specific GE 15W incandescent sewing-machine globes (models 19760L and 19761L) from Australia’s GEMS energy-efficiency rules so manufacturers, sellers and consumers can supply and buy needed replacement bulbs. Packaging and online listings must state “for use in sewing machines.” The exemption automatically expires 31 December 2026."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument narrows the practical scope of the Determination by exempting the listed models from GEMS level, labelling and other requirements for any supplies of those models, subject to stated labelling conditions and a repeal date of 31 December 2026 (see clause 5; Schedule 1, clauses 2–4; clause 7)."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow product scope: only two model numbers are exempted (Schedule 1, item 1).","Cross-reference to the GEMS Determination for technical requirements means users must consult Parts 3–5 of that Determination to see what is being suspended (Schedule 1, clause 2).","Clear, limited compliance conditions impose labelling and online disclosure duties on suppliers and retailers (Schedule 1, clause 4).","Fixed temporal limit: the instrument is repealed on 31 December 2026, creating a time‑bound exemption (clause 7).","Legal authority is a single delegated power under the Act (clause 3), so interpretation depends on subsection 37(1) of the Act.","Broad phraseology — exemption applies to 'any supplies' of the models — may create enforcement or scope questions in practice (Schedule 1, clause 3).","Overall short length and limited number of operative provisions reduce statutory complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument temporarily exempts two specific incandescent sewing‑machine globe models from the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) requirements, changing compliance obligations for manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. The exemption requires clear \"for use in sewing machines\" labelling on packaging and online listings and expires on 31 December 2026, shifting disclosure duties and allowing continued supply of those models while avoiding Parts 3–5 of the Determination."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025","history":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/greenhouse-and-energy-minimum-standards-exemption-instrument-no-5-2025/documents"}}