Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995
No. 126, 1995
Compilation No. 12
Compilation date: 1 July 2026
Includes amendments: Act No. 68, 2025
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 July 2026 (the compilation date).
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
Uncommenced amendments
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Application, saving and transitional provisions
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Self‑repealing provisions
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Contents
1 Short title
2 Commencement
2A Definitions
3 Interpretation
3A Import levy—SGGs
4 Import levy—substances other than SGGs
4A Import levy—SGG equipment
5 Regulations
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
An Act to impose levies on the import of HCFCs, methyl bromide, SGGs and SGG equipment under licences granted under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995.
2 Commencement
This Act commences on 1 January 1996.
2A Definitions
In this Act:
amount includes a nil amount.
Management Act means the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
Manufacture Levy Act means the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995.
medical equipment includes pharmaceutical equipment.
3 Interpretation
(1) An expression used in this Act has the same meaning in this Act as it has in the Management Act.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), section 9 (references to scheduled substances and equipment) of the Management Act applies in relation to this Act in the same way as that section applies in relation to the Management Act.
(3) In determining for the purposes of this Act whether a licence allows the licensee to carry out an activity, disregard any suspension of the licence.
Note: For the effect of a licence suspension, see subsection 19D(4) of the Management Act.
3A Import levy—SGGs
(1) If:
(a) a controlled substances licence allows the licensee to import SGGs; and
(b) the licensee imports an SGG during a reporting period during which the licence is in force;
levy is imposed on the licensee in respect of that import.
Note: This subsection applies only in relation to the import of SGGs that are bulk scheduled substances (see subsection 3(2) of this Act and subsection 9(1) of the Management Act). For SGG equipment imported under an equipment licence, see section 4A of this Act.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the import of an SGG in circumstances, or for a purpose, prescribed for the purposes of subsection 13AA(2) of the Management Act.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the import of an SGG that is to be used for a purpose prescribed by the regulations.
(4) Subsection (1) does not apply to the import of an SGG if:
(a) the SGG is imported for the purpose of the destruction of the SGG; and
(b) the conditions specified in the regulations are satisfied.
(6) For the purposes of this section, if a licence is in force for only part of a particular reporting period, that part is taken to be a reporting period.
(6A) Subsection (6B) applies for the purposes of:
(a) this section and any other section of this or any other Act that relates to this section; and
(b) any regulations made under this or any other Act that relate to this section.
(6B) The quantity of an SGG that is taken to be imported is the quantity actually imported reduced by the heel allowance percentage for the SGG.
(7) The amount of levy imposed by subsection (1) on a licensee in respect of the import of an SGG in a reporting period is the amount worked out using the following formula:
where:
prescribed rate means the amount prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition.
(9) If:
(a) levy is imposed by subsection (1) on a licensee in respect of an import of an SGG; and
(b) the CEO is satisfied that the SGG:
(i) is to be used in medical equipment; or
(ii) is to be used in the manufacture of medical equipment; or
(iii) is to be used in equipment of a kind prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 13(4)(a) or (6)(a) of the Management Act; or
(v) is to be used for a purpose prescribed by the regulations;
the CEO may, by written notice given to the licensee, determine that the licensee is exempt from the levy.
(11) In making a determination under subsection (9), the CEO must have regard to such matters as are specified in the regulations.
(14) Before the Governor‑General makes regulations for the purposes of a provision mentioned in column 1 of an item in the following table, the Minister must be satisfied of the matter, or one or more of the matters, mentioned in column 2 of that item.
Matters the Minister must be satisfied of before regulations are made | ||
Item | Column 1 Provision | Column 2 Matters |
1 | subsection (3) | (a) that it would be impracticable to impose levy on the import of an SGG that is to be used for a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations; or (b) that a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations is a medical, veterinary, health or safety purpose |
2 | the definition of prescribed rate in subsection (7) | that the effect of this Act and the Manufacture Levy Act will be to recover no more than the Commonwealth’s likely costs of the kind mentioned in paragraph 65D(a), (b), (c) or (ca) of the Management Act, being costs that are unlikely to be offset by fees charged under the Management Act or regulations made under it |
3 | subparagraph (9)(b)(v) | (a) that it would be impracticable to require payment of levy imposed on the import of an SGG that is to be used for a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations; or (b) that a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations is a medical, veterinary, health or safety purpose |
4 Import levy—substances other than SGGs
(1) If:
(a) a controlled substances licence allows the licensee to import a substance or substances (other than an SGG); and
(b) the licensee imports any such substance during a reporting period during which the licence is in force;
then levy is imposed on the licensee in respect of that import.
Note: This subsection applies only in relation to the import of scheduled substances (other than SGGs) that are bulk scheduled substances (see subsection 3(2) of this Act and subsection 9(1) of the Management Act).
(4) For the purposes of this section, if a licence is in force for only part of a particular reporting period, that part is taken to be a reporting period.
(4A) For the purposes of this section, the quantity of a substance that is taken to be imported is the quantity of the substance that is actually imported reduced by the heel allowance percentage for the substance.
(5) The amount of levy imposed by subsection (1) on a licensee in respect of the import of a substance other than an SGG in a reporting period is the amount prescribed, or worked out in accordance with a method prescribed, by the regulations for the purposes of this subsection.
(6) Before the Governor‑General makes regulations for the purposes of subsection (5), the Minister must be satisfied that the effect of this Act and the Manufacture Levy Act will be to recover no more than the Commonwealth’s likely costs of the kind mentioned in paragraph 65D(a), (b), (c) or (ca) of the Management Act.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (6), disregard any costs that are likely to be offset by fees charged under the Management Act or regulations made under it.
4A Import levy—SGG equipment
(1) If:
(a) an equipment licence allows the licensee to import SGG equipment; and
(b) the licensee imports SGG equipment during a reporting period during which the licence is in force;
levy is imposed on the licensee in respect of that import.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the import of SGG equipment prescribed by the regulations.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the import of SGG equipment if:
(a) the equipment contains an SGG and the import is covered by the low volume imports exemption under subsection 13AA(4) of the Management Act; or
(b) the import is covered by any of subsections 13AA(6) to (9) of that Act (which provide exceptions in certain circumstances from the prohibitions in that Act that apply to importing equipment).
(4) For the purposes of this section, if a licence is in force for only part of a particular reporting period, that part is taken to be a reporting period.
(5) The amount of levy imposed by subsection (1) on a licensee in respect of the import of SGG equipment during a reporting period is the amount worked out using the following formula:
where:
prescribed rate means the amount prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this definition.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (5), disregard an SGG that is used, or for use, for a purpose prescribed by the regulations.
(8) Before the Governor‑General makes regulations for the purposes of a provision mentioned in column 1 of an item in the following table, the Minister must be satisfied of the matter, or one or more of the matters, mentioned in column 2 of that item:
Matters the Minister must be satisfied of before regulations are made | ||
Item | Column 1 Provision | Column 2 Matters |
1 | definition of prescribed rate in subsection (5) | that the effect of this Act and the Manufacture Levy Act will be to recover no more than the Commonwealth’s likely costs of the kind mentioned in paragraph 65D(a), (b), (c) or (ca) of the Management Act, being costs that are unlikely to be offset by fees charged under the Management Act or regulations made under it |
2 | subsection (7) | (a) that it would be impracticable to work out an amount of levy by reference to an SGG that is used, or for use, for a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations; or (b) that a purpose to be prescribed by those regulations is a medical, veterinary, health or safety purpose |
5 Regulations
The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing matters:
(a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed by the regulations; or
(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
Editorial changes
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If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
ad = added or inserted | orig = original |
am = amended | p = page(s) |
amdt = amendment | para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |
ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |
cl = clause(s) | prev = previous |
cont. = continued | (prev…) = previously |
def = definition(s) | pt = Part(s) |
Dict = Dictionary | r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s) |
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | reloc = relocated |
div = Division(s) | renum = renumbered |
ed = editorial change | rep = repealed |
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | rs = repealed and substituted |
effect | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
gaz = gazette | /rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s) |
LA = Legislation Act 2003 | sch = Schedule(s) |
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SR = Statutory Rules |
effect | sub ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | sub div = Subdivision(s) |
cannot be given effect | sub pt = Subpart(s) |
mod = modified/modification | underlining = whole or part not |
No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |
Ord = Ordinance |
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Endnote 3—Legislation history
Act | Number and year | Assent | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |
Ozone Protection (Licence Fees—Imports) Act 1995 (C2004A04976) | 126, 1995 | 2 Nov 1995 | 1 Jan 1996 (s 2) |
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Ozone Protection (Licence Fees—Imports) Amendment Act 2003 (C2004A01209) | 124, 2003 | 5 Dec 2003 | 5 Dec 2003 (s 2) | — |
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Act 2011 (C2011A00164) | 164, 2011 | 4 Dec 2011 | sch 1: 1 July 2012 (s 2(1) item 2) | sch 1 (item 10) |
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Per‑tonne Carbon Price Equivalent) Act 2012 (C2012A00202) | 202, 2012 | 12 Dec 2012 | sch 1: 14 Dec 2012 (s 2(1) item 2) | — |
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment (Carbon Tax Repeal) Act 2014 (C2014A00088) | 88, 2014 | 17 July 2014 | sch 1: 1 July 2014 (s 2(1) item 2) | sch 1 (item 14) |
Omnibus Repeal Day (Autumn 2014) Act 2014 (C2014A00109) | 109, 2014 | 16 Oct 2014 | sch 5 (items 60, 61, 66‑68): 17 Oct 2014 (s 2(1) item 2) | sch 5 (item 66) |
Acts and Instruments (Framework Reform) (Consequential Provisions) Act 2015 (C2015A00126) | 126, 2015 | 10 Sept 2015 | sch 1 (item 463): 5 Mar 2016 (s 2(1) item 2) | — |
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (C2017A00067) | 67, 2017 | 23 June 2017 | Sch 1 (items 1, 2, 58‑61): 1 Aug 2017 (s 2(1) item 2) | sch 2 (items 75, 76), sch 3 (item 19) |
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Act 2022 (C2022A00093) | 93, 2022 | 13 Dec 2022 | sch 1: 13 June 2023 (s 2(1) item 2) | sch 1 (item 20) |
Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 (C2025A00068) | 68, 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | sch 1 (item 291, 292, 600‑609): 1 July 2026 (s 2(1) items 5) | sch 2 (items 600‑609) |
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Provision affected | How affected |
Title.................... | rs No 124, 2003 |
| am No 164, 2011; No 93, 2022 |
s 1..................... | am No 124, 2003 |
s 2A.................... | ad No 164, 2011 |
| am No 202, 2012; No 88, 2014; No 67, 2017; No 93, 2022 |
s 2B.................... | ad No 164, 2011 |
| rep No 88, 2014 |
s 3..................... | am No 124, 2003 |
| rs No 93, 2022 |
s 3A.................... | ad No 164, 2011 |
| am No 202, 2012; No 88, 2014; No 109, 2014; No 67, 2017; No 93, 2022; No 68, 2025 |
s 4..................... | rs No 124, 2003 |
| am No 164, 2011; No 109, 2014; No 67, 2017; No 93, 2022 |
s 4A.................... | ad No 164, 2011 |
| am No 202, 2012; No 88, 2014; No 109, 2014; No 126, 2015; No 67, 2017; No 93, 2022 |
s 4B.................... | ad No 164, 2011 |
| am No 109, 2014; No 67, 2017 (amdt never applied (Sch 3 item 3)) |
| rep No 93, 2022 |
s 5..................... | am No 124, 2003; No 164, 2011 |
| rs No 93, 2022 |