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

# Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Amendment 2021 ## What it does This bill updates the rules about import taxes on ozone-damaging chemicals and greenhouse gases coming into Australia. It cleans up the law by removing outdated references (like "ODS equipment") and aligning the import levy system with the broader management rules for these harmful substances. ## Why it matters Australia has strict international commitments to phase out ozone-destroying chemicals and reduce synthetic greenhouse gases. Keeping the import tax system up-to-date ensures we're actually charging the right levies on harmful imports and closing loopholes that let companies avoid paying their fair share. ## Key details - **What's changing**: The bill removes the term "ODS equipment" from the title and fixes definitions to match the main management law, so there's consistency across all related legislation. - **When it takes effect**: Most of it kicks in immediately upon Royal Assent (when the Governor-General signs it), but the main amendments in Schedule 1 only come into force if a companion bill—the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act 2021—also passes Parliament first. - **Who it affects**: Import companies bringing in refrigerants, foam-blowing agents, and other regulated chemicals will see clearer, more consistent rules about what levies apply.

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