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Product Emission s Standards (Customs)
Charges Act 2017
No. 105, 201 7
An Act to impose charges on the import of
emissions -controlled products , and for related
purposes
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Contents
1 Short title ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………………… 1
2 Commencement ………………………….. ………………………….. …………….. 2
3 Act binds the Crown ………………………….. ………………………….. ………. 2
4 Definitions ………………………….. ………………………….. ……………………. 2
5 Imposition of charge ………………………….. ………………………….. ………. 2
6 Amount of charge ………………………….. ………………………….. ………….. 3
7 Liability for charge ………………………….. ………………………….. ………… 3
8 Regulations ………………………….. ………………………….. …………………… 3
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Product Emissions Standards (Customs)
Charges Act 2017
No. 105, 2017
An Act to impose charges on the import of
emissions -controlled products, and for related
purposes
[Assented to 14 September 2017 ]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
1 Short title
This Act is the Product Emission s Standards (Customs) Charges
Act 201 7.
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2 Comm encement
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table
commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with
column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect
according to its terms.
Commencement information
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Provisions Commencement Date/Details
1. The whole of
this Act At the same time as the Product Emission s
Standards Act 201 7 commences.
However, the provisions do not commence
at all if that Act does not commence. 15 September
2017
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally
enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of
this Act.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act.
Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it
may be edited, in any published version of this Act.
3 Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown in each of its capacities.
4 Definitions
In this Act:
amount includes a nil amount.
emissions -controlled product has the same meaning as in the
Product Emission s Standards Act 201 7.
5 Imposition of charge
Charge is imposed on the importation of emissions -controlled
product s.
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6 Amount of charge
The amount of the charge imposed on the importation of an
emissions -controlled product is the amount:
(a) prescribed by the regulations; or
(b) worked out in accordance with a method prescribed by the
regulations.
7 Liability for charge
Charge imposed on the importation of an emissions -controlled
product is payable by the person who imports the product.
8 Regulations
The Governor -General may make regulations prescribing matters:
(a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or
(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed f or carrying out or
giving effect to this Act.
[Minister’s second reading speech made in —
House of Representatives on 10 August 2017
Senate on 7 September 2017 ]
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Brief
The Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017 (Act) is an Australian law that imposes charges on the importation of emissions-controlled products. The Act aims to regulate the importation of such products and to generate revenue for the Australian government. The Act specifies the imposition of charges, the amount of the charge, and the liability for the charge. The charge is payable by the person who imports the product, and the amount is prescribed by the regulations or calculated in accordance with a method set out in the regulations. The Act also provides for the Governor-General to make regulations to carry out or give effect to the Act.
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The Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017 is an Act of the Australian Parliament that aims to impose charges on the importation of emissions-controlled products. This Act is designed to promote the adoption of environmentally friendly products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. The Act comprises eight sections, which outline the imposition of charges, the amount of the charge, liability for the charge, and the regulatory framework for its administration.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Act are as follows:
Section 1: Short title – This section provides that the Act shall be known as the Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017.
Section 2: Commencement – This section specifies the commencement of each provision of the Act, with the whole Act commencing at the same time as the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017.
Section 3: Act binds the Crown – This section provides that the Act binds the Crown in each of its capacities.
Section 4: Definitions – This section defines the terms “amount,” “emissions-controlled product,” and “emissions-controlled product has the same meaning as in the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017.”
Section 5: Imposition of charge – This section provides that charge is imposed on the importation of emissions-controlled products.
Section 6: Amount of charge – This section outlines the amount of the charge imposed on the importation of an emissions-controlled product, which is prescribed by the regulations or worked out in accordance with a method prescribed by the regulations.
Section 7: Liability for charge – This section provides that charge imposed on the importation of an emissions-controlled product is payable by the person who imports the product.
Section 8: Regulations – This section provides that the Governor-General may make regulations prescribing matters required or permitted by the Act to be prescribed, or necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the Act.
Industry Impact
The Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017 is likely to have a significant impact on industries involved in the importation and supply of emissions-controlled products. These industries may need to adapt to the new regulatory framework and adjust their business practices to comply with the Act’s requirements.
For example, importers of emissions-controlled products may need to obtain necessary permits or licenses to import these products, and may need to pay the charge imposed by the Act. Manufacturers and suppliers of these products may also need to modify their products to ensure they comply with the relevant standards.
Updates/Amendments (if applicable)
The Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017 has not undergone any updates or amendments since its passage. However, the Act may be subject to future amendments or updates as the government and regulatory bodies continue to review and refine the regulatory framework for emissions-controlled products.
Overall, the Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017 plays an important role in promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Its impact on industries involved in the importation and supply of emissions-controlled products is likely to be significant, and businesses operating in these sectors will need to adapt to the new regulatory requirements to remain compliant.
