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This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2025.
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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.
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This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2025.
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
This instrument is made under subsection 37(1) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
In this instrument:
Act means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2024.
exempt models: see section 5.
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.
6 Conditions of exemption
The conditions at clause 4 of the Schedule are specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.
7 Repeal
This instrument is repealed on 31 December 2026.
Schedule 1—Exemption and conditions
1 Specification of exempt models
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Model Number | Description |
| 1 | 19760L | GE Incandescent T22 15W sewing machine globe |
| 2 | 19761L | GE Incandescent T28 15W sewing machine globe |
2 Requirements from which models are exempt
The 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.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of Requirements | Relevant Part of Determination |
| 1 | GEMS level requirements | Part 3 of the Determination |
| 2 | GEMS labelling requirements | Part 4 of the Determination |
| 3 | GEMS other requirements | Part 5 of the Determination |
3 Supplies to which the exemption applies
This exemption applies in relation to any supplies of the exempt models.
4 Specification of conditions of exemption
This exemption is subject to the following conditions:
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;
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.
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This instrument is the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Exemption) Instrument (No. 5) 2025.
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
This instrument is made under subsection 37(1) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
In this instrument:
Act means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2024.
exempt models: see section 5.
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.
6 Conditions of exemption
The conditions at clause 4 of the Schedule are specified for the purposes of subsection 37(2) of the Act.
7 Repeal
This instrument is repealed on 31 December 2026.
Schedule 1—Exemption and conditions
1 Specification of exempt models
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Model Number | Description |
| 1 | 19760L | GE Incandescent T22 15W sewing machine globe |
| 2 | 19761L | GE Incandescent T28 15W sewing machine globe |
2 Requirements from which models are exempt
The 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.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Type of Requirements | Relevant Part of Determination |
| 1 | GEMS level requirements | Part 3 of the Determination |
| 2 | GEMS labelling requirements | Part 4 of the Determination |
| 3 | GEMS other requirements | Part 5 of the Determination |
3 Supplies to which the exemption applies
This exemption applies in relation to any supplies of the exempt models.
4 Specification of conditions of exemption
This exemption is subject to the following conditions:
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;
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.