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Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Reform (Closing the Hole in the Ozone Layer) Bill 2022

Type
Government
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Summary

Introduced with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment Bill 2022 and Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2022, the bill amends the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 in relation to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program by: imposing controls that are currently imposed through licence conditions, such as the ban on import of bulk gas in non-refillable containers; clarifying licence and exemptions requirements; increasing the time allowed for submitting reports and payment levies; adopting the standard provisions of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, including certain minor modifications; updating the offence and civil penalty provisions; introducing information gathering powers including the ability to issue a notice to produce; providing the option of licence suspension as an alternative to immediate cancellation of financial penalties; providing for an internal review mechanism for reviewable decisions; and allowing the use or disclosure of certain information.

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 28/09/22  
Second reading moved 28/09/22  
Second reading debate 10/11/22  
Referred to Federation Chamber 29/11/22  
Second reading debate 30/11/22  
Second reading agreed to 30/11/22  
Reported from Federation Chamber 30/11/22  
Third reading agreed to 30/11/22  
     
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 30/11/22  
Second reading moved 30/11/22  
Second reading debate 01/12/22  
Second reading agreed to 01/12/22  
Third reading agreed to 01/12/22  
     
Finally passed both Houses 01/12/22  
Assent 13/12/22 Act no: 92 - Year: 2022
     

[Information on document types]

Text of bill

  • First reading

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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

Bills Digest



Notes
  • Considered by scrutiny committee (26/10/2022): Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills; Scrutiny Digest 6 of 2022
  • An electronic version of this Act is available on the Federal Register of Legislation (www.legislation.gov.au)