Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment 2021

# Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Amendment Bill 2021 ## What it does This bill updates the rules around how Australia charges manufacturers who produce certain chemicals that damage the ozone layer or contribute to climate change. It clarifies definitions and aligns the manufacture levy system with related import duties and management laws. ## Why it matters Australia has strict controls on ozone-damaging and greenhouse gases to meet international environmental commitments. These amendments ensure the levy system works smoothly and consistently so manufacturers pay their fair share, and the government can properly enforce these environmental protections. ## Key details - **Definitions clarified**: The bill adds clearer meanings for key terms like "amount" (which can now include zero amounts) and cross-references to the Import Levy Act and Management Act, reducing confusion about how the rules apply. - **Licensing rules**: When deciding if a manufacturer owes the levy, the law will ignore any temporary suspension of their licence—only permanent licence status counts. - **Commencement timing**: The changes take effect once a related bill (the Miscellaneous Measures Act 2021) passes Parliament, ensuring both laws align properly.