What this does: This order removes a special tax break (called a 'tariff concession') that previously allowed certain large electrical transformers to be imported into Australia without paying customs duty (tax).
Who it affects: Importers of power transformers with a capacity between 12 and 200 megavolt-amperes (MVA)—these are large industrial devices used in electricity distribution networks.
What changes: As of 2 April 2009, anyone importing these specific transformers must pay customs duties again. The previous exemption (Tariff Concession Order 0831075 from 5 December 2008) is cancelled.
Why it matters: This makes importing these transformers more expensive, likely to protect Australian manufacturers or respond to changes in local supply conditions.