Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Charge (Excise) 2020

# Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Charge (Excise) 2020 ## What it does The government will charge companies a fee when they register industrial chemicals for use in Australia. This charge is a type of excise duty (a tax on goods), and the money collected will help fund the environmental management and safety oversight of these chemicals. ## Why it matters Companies importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals will need to pay for the privilege, which could increase costs for businesses and potentially affect prices for products containing these chemicals. The revenue helps ensure the government can properly monitor and regulate chemicals that could harm the environment or human health. ## Key details - **Who pays:** Companies registered as "introducers" of industrial chemicals (importers and manufacturers) - **When it started:** The charge took effect once this law received Royal Assent and the companion Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Act 2020 commenced - **What's exempt:** The bill allows for exemptions from the charge through regulations, though specific exemptions aren't detailed in this excerpt - **Applies nationwide:** The charge applies across all states, territories, and external territories of Australia

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