{"id":"F2010L03061","name":"Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 28 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Movable Soccer Goals","slug":"trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":85177,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L03061-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 28 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Movable Soccer Goals","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA\n\nTrade Practices Act 1974\n\nConsumer Protection Notice No. 28 of 2010\n\nCONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD – MOVABLE SOCCER GOALS\n\nI, David Bradbury, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, pursuant to subsection 65E (1) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 and for the purposes of section 65C of that Act, hereby;\n\nREVOKE the Consumer Product Safety Standard – Movable Soccer Goals declared in Consumer Protection Notice No. 23 of 2010 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 7 July; and\n\nDECLARE that after 30 December 2010 the consumer product safety standard for movable soccer goals that weigh 28 kg or more is the standard approved by Standards Australia specified in Division 1 of the Schedule, as varied by Division 2 of the Schedule.\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\nDivision 1: The Standard\n\nAustralian Standard AS 4866.1-2007 Playing field equipment - Soccer goals - Safety aspects, published by Standards Australia on 23 November 2007.\n\nDivision 2: Variations\n\nAS 4866.1-2007 is varied by\n\n(i) In clause 1 deleting the words “and indoor arenas”;\n\n(ii) Deleting clause 3;\n\n(iii) Deleting clauses 5.1, 5.2, 5.3(a), 5.3(b), 5.3(c) and 5.3(d);\n\n(iv) Deleting the text of clause 5.3(f) and replacing with the following: “Goals shall be provided with an effective ground anchor system and instructions on the use of the system. At least one anchor point shall be provided at each side of the rear ground bar.”;\n\n(v) Deleting Figure 2\n\n(vi) Deleting clauses 5.4 and 5.5;\n\n(vii) In clause 5.6.1(a) deleting the words “produce an impact force of less than 200 N when tested in accordance with Clause 6.1(a), and”;\n\n(viii) Deleting clause 5.6.1(b);\n\n(ix) Deleting clauses 5.6.2, 5.6.3 and 5.7;\n\n(x) Deleting clauses 6.1(a), 6.1(c) and 6.2;\n\n(xi) Modifying clause 6.3.1(a) by deleting the words “without pegs, stakes or other forms of temporary anchoring device” and replacing with the words “using the recommended minimum ground anchors”;\n\n(xii) Modifying clause 6.3.1(b) by deleting the word “2000 N” and replacing with “1100 N”;\n\n(xiii) Deleting clauses 6.3.2, 7 and 8;\n\n(xiv) Delete clause 9 and replace with the following:\n\n“9 WARNING LABELS  \nMovable soccer goals must have the following warning permanently marked clearly and legibly with upper case letters at least 25 millimetres high and lower case letters at least 12.5 millimetres high:\n\n“WARNING—ALWAYS ANCHOR GOAL—NEVER CLIMB OR HANG ON CROSSBAR. Unanchored goals can tip over causing serious injury or death.”\n\nThe warning labels shall be placed in three positions on the goal - on the underside of the crossbar and the outside of both goal upright posts.”;\n\n(xv) In the examples provided in Figure 4, deleting “Unsecured goal” and replacing it with “Unanchored goals”; and\n\n(xvi) Deleting clauses 10, and 11.\n\nDated this 16th day of November 2010\n\nDAVID BRADBURY\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument revokes Consumer Protection Notice No. 23 and replaces the applicable standard for movable soccer goals ≥28 kg with AS 4866.1‑2007 as varied. It narrows location coverage (removes indoor arenas), sets a clear weight threshold, removes several test/construction clauses, and adds anchoring and labelling mandates, thereby materially changing which products and requirements are regulated."},"complexity_factors":["Relies on an external technical standard (AS 4866.1‑2007) combined with multiple specified variations rather than a self-contained rulebook","Numerous deletions and targeted edits to technical clauses create interpretive complexity about which tests and requirements remain applicable","Alters technical test thresholds (for example a 2000 N requirement changed to 1100 N) and removes other test clauses, affecting conformity assessment","Adds precise non-technical obligations (anchoring system requirement and permanent warning labels with specific letter heights and placements) increasing manufacturing/labeling compliance tasks","Changes scope (weight threshold and exclusion of indoor arenas) and revokes a prior notice, raising transitional and enforcement questions for suppliers and regulators"],"plain_english_summary":"This Notice replaces an earlier product-safety notice and declares that movable soccer goals weighing 28 kg or more must meet Australian Standard AS 4866.1‑2007 as modified. It narrows scope (removes indoor arenas), requires effective ground anchors and prominent permanent warning labels, and changes several technical test and construction requirements. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers must comply and will incur costs for anchors, labels and testing; regulators enforce the standard and the measure changes how goals must be designed, tested and labelled."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original narrow scope focused specifically on movable soccer goals weighing 28 kg or more. It replaces an earlier version (Consumer Protection Notice No. 23 of 2010) with a revised standard, but does not expand beyond the original purpose of regulating soccer goal safety."},"complexity_factors":["Legislation operates by incorporating an external standard (AS 4866.1-2007) by reference, then applying 16 specific variations to that standard","Requires cross-referencing between the Notice and the Australian Standard to understand the full requirements","Mixture of deletions, replacements, and modifications creates a patchwork effect requiring careful tracking of what survives from the original standard","Specific technical requirements (e.g., 1100 N force test, 25mm/12.5mm letter heights, specific anchor point placement) require precise measurement","Weight threshold of 28 kg creates a clear cutoff but requires accurate weighing of products"],"plain_english_summary":"This law imposes mandatory safety rules for movable soccer goals (≥28 kg) in Australia, adopting AS 4866.1‑2007 with targeted changes to require effective two‑sided ground anchoring, permanent warning labels with specific wording, and a reduced stability test force (1100 N), while removing certain indoor and impact-test clauses. It binds manufacturers, suppliers, schools, clubs and those who install or maintain goals to prevent tip‑over deaths and serious injuries."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m","history":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m/history","analysis":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/trade-practices-act-1974-consumer-protection-notice-no-28-of-2010-consumer-product-safety-standard-m/documents"}}