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

Type
Government
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
47

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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

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 28 Sep 2022
Second reading moved 28 Sep 2022
Second reading debate 10 Nov 2022
Referred to Federation Chamber 29 Nov 2022
Second reading debate 30 Nov 2022
Second reading agreed to 30 Nov 2022
Reported from Federation Chamber 30 Nov 2022
Third reading agreed to 30 Nov 2022
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 30 Nov 2022
Second reading moved 30 Nov 2022
Second reading debate 01 Dec 2022
Second reading agreed to 01 Dec 2022
Third reading agreed to 01 Dec 2022
Finally passed both Houses 01 Dec 2022
Assent
  • Act no: 92
  • Year: 2022
13 Dec 2022

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  • Third reading: Prepared if the bill is amended by the house in which it was introduced. This version of the bill is then considered by the second house.
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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and provides an explanation of the content of the introduced version (first reading) of the bill.
  • Supplementary explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains amendments proposed by the government to the bill.
  • Revised explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains the amended version (third reading) of the bill. It supersedes the explanatory memorandum.

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