EXPLANATORY STATEMENT  
 
Issued by the authority of the  Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism  
 
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012  
 
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards ( Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps ) 
Determination 2013  
Purpose  
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards ( Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps ) 
Determination 201 3 (Determination ) establish es minimum energy efficiency , energy 
labelling and high efficiency level requirements, and associated requirements for 
conducting tests, for  air conditioners and heat pumps . 
This Determination revokes and replaces the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum 
Standards ( Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps ) Determination 2012 (F2012L02129) . 
Background  
The Act establishe d a national framework for regulating th e energy efficiency of 
products supplied or used within Australia , implementing Australian Government and 
the Council of Australian Governments ( COAG ) commitments to establish national 
legislation to regulate energy efficiency and labelling standards for a ppliances and 
other products . The national legislation permit s the Australian Government to set 
mandatory minimum efficiency requirements for products, to drive greater energy 
efficiency for regulated products . The Act also allow s the Australian Government  to 
set nationally -consistent labelling requirements, to increase Australians‟ awareness of 
options to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, energy costs 
and greenhouse gas emissions.  The national framework replaced seven state and 
territory legislative frameworks, harmonising the regulation of equipment energy 
efficiency.  
Historically, MEPS  and energy labelling requirements were set out in Australian or 
Australian/New Zealand Standards and incorporated by reference in regulations, 
which were usually made under the relevant state or territory electrical safety 
legislation. Over time the COAG Equipment Energy Efficiency Program 
(E3 Program ) developed the practice of setting the requirements by reference to the 
relevant Australian or Austral ian/New Zealand Standards. This practice has been 
continued in this Determination.   
Selected definitions and text are extracted in the Determination from the relevant 
Australian or Australian/New Zealand Standards.  This is done with the intention of 
making  it possible to determine if a product is covered (or excluded) by the GEMS 
Determination without having to refer to  the relevant standard.  
MEPS requirements, or energy use requirements, relate to requirements for the 
minimum allowable energy efficiency of  a product. They provide an energy efficiency  
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 „floor‟ for that product type, below which individual models of that product type 
cannot be sold. The level of the floor can be raised over time, providing a means of 
raising the average energy efficiency of th e product type.  
Energy labelling requirements primarily relate to requirements for the display of 
energy rating labels, such as those commonly seen on products including 
refrigerators, dishwashers and televisions, amongst others. Energy rating labels allow  
consumers to compare the energy consumption of similar products, and factor 
potential cost savings into their purchasing decision. For some products labelling 
requirements also relate to specific information that must be marked on the product 
itself or th e box in which it is supplied.  
Other regulatory requirements possible under the Act include requirements relating to 
high efficiency levels, product performance, and the impact of the product on the 
environment or the health of human beings. Of these types , only product performance 
requirements are set in this Determination. Product performance  requirements  are 
intended to ensure that minimum efficiency requirements or a higher number of stars 
on an energy rating label are not achieved by reducing the effec tiveness of the product 
in its primary function. An example of this is the setting of minimum requirements for 
soil removal for clothes washers.  
Under the Act the Minister has limit ed powers to vary existing GEMS d eterminations.  
For example section 35 of the Act prevents the Minister from varying an existing 
determination, by providing that section 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901  
does not apply in relation to a GEMS determination.  
In order for the Minister to revise any of the GEMS requirements s pecified in an 
existing determination, the Minister must first revoke the existing GEMS 
determination (see section 35 of the Act) and then make a replacement determination 
that specifies the new requirements and any relevant existing requirements from the 
revoked determination.  
This Determination is a replacement determination . It regulates multi -split air 
conditioners and heat pumps within the scope of AS/NZS 3823.1.4 for the first time. 
It does this by calling up the requirements set out in AS/NZS 3823.2 :2013. Many of 
the other components of this replacement Determination, including the definitions and 
testing requirements, remain the same as in the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum 
Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Determination 2012 (F2012L02129) 
(the revoked Determination), and so are reproduced in the same form in this 
Determination.  
Legislative basis  
Under subsection 23(1) of the Act the Minister may, by legislative instrument, make a 
determination (a GEMS determination) that specifies one or m ore classes of products 
if the products in those classes use energy or affect the amount of energy used by 
other products. A GEMS determination is the vehicle by which energy efficiency 
requirements (GEMS level requirements), energy labelling requirements (GEMS 
labelling requirements) for classes of products and other requirements for a product 
class are established. Under section 35 of the Act, the Minister may revoke a GEMS 
determination and issue a replacement GEMS determination. The revoked  
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 determinatio n ceases to be in force immediately before the replacement determination 
comes into force.  
Under section 36 of the Act, a replacement determination must specify whether it 
affects the registration of models of GEMS products. Under subsection 36(2) of the 
Act, if a replacement determination does not specify that it affects a model‟s 
registration, the model is taken to be registered against the replacement determination.  
If a replacement determination specifies that it affects a model‟s registration, then 
under paragraph 48(2)(c)of the Act, the model‟s registration ceases to be in force from 
the time the replacement determination comes into force (or the beginning of the day 
a registration of the model against the replacement determination comes into force, 
whichever is the earlier).  
Under section 25 of the Act the GEMS level requirements specified in a GEMS 
determination may be:  
 requirements relating to one or more of the following:  
o the amount of energy used in operating products in relevant product 
classes;  
o the amount of greenhouse gases resulting from operating products in 
the relevant product class;  
o the effect of those products on the amount of energy used by operating 
other products; and  
 requirements for conducting tests in relation to products in the rel evant 
product class in order to determine whether the products meet the specified 
requirements.  
Under section 26 of the Act the GEMS labelling requirements specified in a GEMS 
determination may be:  
 requirements relating to the information that must be comm unicated in 
connection with supplying or offering to supply products in the relevant 
product class;  
 requirements relating to the manner in which that information must be 
communicated; and  
 requirements for conducting tests in relation to products in the rel evant 
product class in order to determine whether the products meet the specified 
requirements.  
Under section 27 of the Act other requirements that may be specified in a GEMS 
determination are:  
 requirements for products in the relevant product class to mee t a specified 
level (the high efficiency level);  
 requirements relating to the performance of products in the relevant product 
class;   
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  requirements relating to the impact of products in that product class on the 
environment or on the health of human beings;  
 requirements for conducting tests in relation to products in the relevant 
product class in order to determine whether the products meet the specified 
requirements; and  
 requirements of a kind specified in the regulations for the purposes of this 
paragraph.  
Consultation  
The Australian Government  has conducted extensive consultation with the air 
conditioner industry throughout the development of the regulatory approach to air 
conditioners and heat pumps  for over ten years . Consultation was undertaken through 
discussion papers, stakeholder forums, steering committee meetings and stakeholder 
meetings.  
In July 2009, COAG announced their intention to raise MEPS requirements  by 10% , 
subject to an appropriate regulatory impact statement , from October 2011 . In 
Novem ber 2009 , this was communicated by letter to peak air conditioning industry 
associations along with the intention to include multi -split units in the new MEPS.  
A COAG Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement ( Consultation RIS ) was 
released for public cons ultation in the second quarter of 2010 . The Consultation RIS 
communicated the potential impacts, costs and benefits arising from the proposed 
introduction of more stringent Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) 
levels for air conditioners which were covered by existing State and Territory 
regulations.  Comments from stakeholders were considered and a number of changes 
were agreed to  address out -dated data, the stringency and timing of the MEPS 
implementation date, the impact of MEPS on particular categ ories of air conditioners 
and the introduction of MEPS for multi -split air conditioner units.  
In February 2011,  subsequent to the approval of the COAG Decision R egulatory 
Impact Statement ( Decision RIS ) and endorsement of the recommended regulatory 
option  by the Ministerial Council on Energy ( MCE ), a peak industry body raised 
further concerns in relation to consultation, data quality , the impact of requiring 
physical tests for all products, and the impact on particular products of the proposed 
timing of imp lementation. Subsequent negotiations resulted in agreement to allow 
simulation testing in certain circumstances, a delay to the MEPS for one category of 
ducted air conditioner , a delay  to the multi -split air conditioner MEPS until after the 
completion of s uitable Australian/New Zealand Standards , and the creation of an Air 
Conditioner Advisory Committee made up of industry representatives to help 
facilitate more effective consultation .  
Industry was further consulted in the process of completi ng AS/NZS 3823 .2:2013 and 
the deve lopment of the Determination.  An exposure draft of the Determination was 
released for comment in April 2013, and no s ubstantive issues were raised.   
Regulatory Impact  
A comprehensive Decision RIS was prepared for air conditioners and h eat pumps 
following the completion of the Consultation RIS process. The Decision RIS 
incorporated industry submissions and comments and reflected the modifications  
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 agreed to in consultation. The Decision RIS was presented to the MCE  for 
consideration in late 2010 , and the MCE agreed to adopt the recommended regulatory 
approach on 10 December 2010  . An addendum to the Decision RIS , reflecting the 
modifications agreed to after the original MCE endorsement (discussed above),  was 
approved by the MCE on 8 Septem ber 2011 .  
Detailed description of the Determination  
Details of the Determination are set out at Attachment A . 
Statement of comp atibility with human rights  
A statement of compatibility with human rights for the purposes of Part 3 of the 
Human  Rights (Parli amentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 is set out at Attachment  B.  
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 Attachment A  
Details of  the Determination  
 
Section 1 – Name of Determination  
This section sets out the title of the Determination . 
 
Section 2 – Commencement , Revocation and Replacement  
Section 35  of the Act provides that the Minister may revoke a GEMS determination 
and issue a replacement GEMS determination. The revoked determination ceases to 
be in force immediately before the replacement determination comes into force.  
 
This section provides that t he Determination comes into force on 1 April 2014. This 
Determination revokes and replaces the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards 
(Air Conditioner and Heat Pump) Determination 2012  (F2012L02129).  
 
Section 3 – Definition s 
This section sets out definit ions for key terms used in the Determination.  The 
definitions include:  
 
 definitions relating to the various Australian /New Zealand  Standards by which 
the requirements of the Determination are specified;  
 definition s of “ducted air conditioner” and “ducted heat pump”, which are 
given the same meaning as in Australian /New Zealand Standard  
AS/NZS  3823.1.2:2012 ;  
 definitions of “non -ducted air conditioner” and “non -ducted heat pump”, 
which are given the same meaning as in Australian/New Zealand Standard 
AS/NZS  3823.1.1:2012;  
 a definition of “multi -split system” which is given the same meaning as in 
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS  3823.2: 2013.  
 definitions of other related terms, which are given the same meaning as in 
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS  3823.2:2011 ; 
 a definition of “CIE Standard”, which is a standard that is published by, or on 
behalf of, the International Commission on Illumination;  
 a definition of “IEC Standard”, which is a standard published by, or on behalf 
of, the International Elect rotechnical Commission ; and  
 a definition of “standard”, which means an Australian Standard, an 
Australian/New Zealand Standard, an IEC Standard or any other equivalent 
document.  
 
Section 4 – Interpretation  
Section 4 provides guidance for interpreting certa in aspects of the Determination . 
 
 
  
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 Subsection 4(1)  
 
The purpose of this subsection is to avoid any inconsistency in terminology between 
the Determination (and other elements of the GEMS legislation) and the standards 
referenced in section 3 of the Determi nation.  It indicates that where a term used in the 
Determination is not defined in any part of the GEMS legislation, but is defined in a 
standard referenced in section 3, for the purposes of the Determination the term has 
the meaning set out in the applica ble standard . 
 
Subsection 4(2)  
 
The standards referred to in the Determination themselves refer to other documents 
that must be applied to give effect to the Determination. The purpose of this 
subsection is to specify which version of such a document, if r eferred to in a standard 
under the heading “Referenced Documents” (or an equivalent heading), is the 
applicable version of the document for the purposes of the Determination.  
 
Where a relevant document is defined in section 3 of this Determination and the  
definition specifies a date of effect, the applicable version of the document for the 
purposes of the Determination is the version that existed at that specified date. 
Otherwise, the applicable version of the document is the version that existed on the 
date this Determination comes into force.  
 
In this Determination  two standards have been defined in section 3 with a date 
specified other than the date the instrument came into force – AS/NZS  3823.1.1:1998 
with a specified date of  24 February 2006 , and AS/NZ S 3823.1.2:2001 with a 
specified date of 18 October 2010 . Therefore, the applicable version s of these  
standard s are the version s that existed on 24 February 2006 and 18 October 2010  
respectively (the date s the most recent amendment s to each standard was pu blished). 
These standard s were  superseded by AS/NZS  3823.1.1:2012  and AS/NZS 
3823.1.2:2012 respectively, which were published on 11 May 2012 . The 
Determination allows registrants the option of using test method s set out in the 
superseded standard s as alter native s to test method s in the current standard s until 30 
April 2014.  
 
From 1 May 2014,  however,  references to AS/NZS  3823.1.1 and AS/NZS 3823.1.2 
are to AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012 and AS/NZS 3823.1.2:2012 respectively .  It was not 
possible for the applicable ve rsion of  AS/NZS  3823.1.1:1998 and AS/NZS 
3823.1.2:2001  to be the version s that ex isted on the date the Determination  was made , 
as these standards had been  superseded  by the 2012 versions . For all other documents 
incorporated by reference in accordance with  this subsection, the application version 
is the date this Determination comes into force.  
 
Section 5 – Specified product classes covered by the Determination  
Section 5 sets out the scope of the Determination  with respect to the class of products 
that it covers . 
 
 
 
  
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 Subsection 5(1)  
 
Subsection 5(1) provides that the Determination covers air conditioners and heat 
pumps  of the vapour compression type with a rated cooling capacity of 65 kilowatts 
or less , in the product classes set out at subsection 5(2).  
 
This reflects the scope specified in the Australian /New Zealand Standard 
AS/NZS  3823.2: 2013 (Performance of electrical appliances – air conditioners and 
heat pumps. Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards 
(MEPS) requirements ). 
 
Subsection 5(2)  
 
Subsection 5(2)  specifies the product classes that are covered by the Determination. 
This subsection establishes 14 product classes for air conditioners and heat pumps  
covered by the Determination, based on the rated cooling capacity of the p roduct, 
whether the product is ducted or non -ducted , whether the product is unitary or a split 
system , and if it has a water -cooled condenser or is a water -to-air or brine -to-air heat 
pump . Product classes 11 and 12 incorporate multi -split systems that hav e the 
specified characteristics.   In this instance, the specified characteristics refer  to 
products of a certain size.  For instance, p roduct c lass 11  incorporates  all 
configurations in the size class 19 -39kW (i .e. multi -splits, single -splits, ducted, 
unita ry). Product c lass 12 incorporates  all configurations in the size class 39 -65 kW. 
Since products in either of these classes  are rare, these products were grouped 
together by size, rat her than size and configuration as with  the other  product  classes . 
 
Subse ction 5(3)  
 
This subsection sets out product classes that are not covered by the Determination.  
These are : 
 
 close control air conditioners and liquid -chilling packages  (these products are 
subject to requirements under other GEMS determinations) ;  
 evaporati ve coolers or any other cooling systems that are not of the vapour 
compression type;  
 ground -water -sourced heat pumps or ground -loop-sourced heat pumps;  
 unbalanced air conditioners and spot coolers;  
 air conditioners powered by mains electricity specifica lly designed and sold 
only for installation in end -use mobile applications of caravans, mobile homes, 
camper vans, boats and rail cars;  
 products that solely deliver conditioned outdoor air to an indoor conditioned 
space; and  
 
Some products not covered by  this Determination may be covered by other GEMS 
determinations.  
 
Subsection 5(4)  
 
This subsection defines the terms “ brine -to-air heat pump ”, “close -control air 
conditioner ”, “ground loop sourced heat -pump”, “ground water sourced heat -pump”,  
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 liquid -chilli ng package”, “multi -split system”, “solar -boosted air conditioner”, “spot 
cooler”, “unbalanced air conditioner”, “unitary air conditioner”  and “ water -to-air heat 
pump ” for the purposes of section 5.  These terms are given the same meaning as they 
have in th e standards referenced in section 3 . The terms are included here to assist in 
ascertaining whether a product is covered by this Determination without the need to 
refer to  the relevant standard.  
 
Section 6 – GEMS level requirements  
Section 6 specifies GEMS level requirements for energy use for air conditioners and 
heat pumps  covered by the Determination, including requirements for conducting 
tests in order to demonstrate compliance with the energy use requirements, under 
section 25 of the Act. These requirem ents replace the GEMS level  requirements  for 
energy use  for air conditioners and heat pumps  in the Greenhouse and Ener gy 
Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps ) Determination  2012 
(F2012L02129 ) (the revoked Determination) , which incorporated the energy use 
requirements in AS/NZS 3823.2:2011  by reference . 
 
Subsection 6(1)  
 
This subsection provides that the GEMS level requirements in relation to energy use 
are those  set out in  clause 3.2 of AS/NZS 3823.2:201 3.  
 
Subsection 6(2)  
 
This subsection sp ecifies that the requirements for conducting tests are those set o ut in 
clauses 3. 3 to 3.8 , 3.10 and 3.11  of AS/NZS 3823.2:201 3. 
 
Subsection 6(3)  
 
This subsection specifies, for the purposes of subsection 6(2), that:  
 
 until 30 April 2014, references to AS/ NZS 3823.1.1 in AS/NZ 3823.2:201 3 
can be read as references to either AS/NZS 3823.1.1:1998 or AS/NZS 
3823.1.1:2012; and  
 until 30 April 2014, references to AS/NZS 3823.1.2 in AS/NZ 3823.2:201 3 
can be read as references to either AS/NZS 3823.1 .2:2001 or AS/ NZS 
3823.1.2:2012.  
 
This has the effect that registrants have the option to use the relevant test method from 
either the current or the superseded test standard.  However, f rom 1 May 2014  
registrants will be required to use the test method from the current test standard only . 
 
Section 7 – GEMS labelling requirements  
Section 7 specifies GEMS labelling requirements for air conditioners and heat pumps  
covered by the Determination, including requirements for conducting tests in order to 
demonstrate compliance wi th the energy labelling requirements, under section 26 of 
the Act.  These requirement s replace the GEMS labelling  requirements for air 
conditioners and heat pumps in the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air 
Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Determination  2012 (F2012L02129) (the revoked  
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 Determination) , which incorporated the energy labelling  requirements in AS/NZS 
3823.2:2011  by reference . 
 
Subsection 7(1)  
 
This subsection provides that the GEMS labelling requirements for non-ducted, 
single -phase air condi tioners and heat pumps (single -phase products in product 
classes 1 to 5 , and non -ducted, single -phase products in product classes 11 and 12) are 
those set out in section 2  and 5  of AS/NZS 3823.2:201 3. 
 
Subsection 7(2)  
 
This subsection specifies, subject to  subsection 7(3), that air conditioners and heat 
pumps otherwise covered by subsection 7(1) are excluded from the requirements set 
out in that subsection if they are (a) designed for non -domestic applications, (b) not 
on display for sale through retail out lets, and (c) not promoted in any catalogue or 
advertising material that could be interpreted as suitable for some residential 
applications.  
 
The intent of t his subsection is to prevent air conditioners and heat pumps designed 
for commercial or industrial applications, but which otherwise fall within the range of 
products described in subsection 7(1), from being captured by the energy labelling 
requirements of subsection 7(1).  Energy rating labels are generally not considered an 
effective tool for influenci ng purchasing decisions where products are not sold 
through retail outlets.  
 
Subsection 7(3)  
 
This subsection has the effect that  if an air conditioner or heat pump otherwise 
excluded by subsection 7(2) displays an energy label, it must comply with the 
requirements set out in section 2  and clause 3.9  of AS/NZS 3823.2:201 3. 
 
Subsection 7(4)  
 
This subsection specifies that if a ducted, single phase air conditioner or heat pump 
(ducted, single -phase products in product classes 6 , 7, 11  and 12), or a three -phase air 
conditioner or heat pump (three -phase products in pro duct classes 1 to 7, 11 and 12 ), 
displays an  energy label , the GEMS labelling requirements are those set out in section 
2 and clause 3.9  of AS/NZS 3823.2:201 3. 
 
Subsection 7(5 ) 
 
This subsection spe cifies that  multi -split systems (product classes 8 to 10 and the 
other specified product classes covered by the Determination that are multi -split 
systems) must not display an energ y label.  Multi -split systems come in a variety of 
possible  indoor  and outdo or unit combinations which  would  make accurately labelling  
a product difficult. In addition, it would be possible for more than one label to be 
applicable for these units : one showing a small output when configured as a small 
single split unit and another indicating a very large  output  when  part of a large multi -
split system . This could  result in confusion for consumers , and consequently , labelling  
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 is not practical for this product type. For this reason, m ulti-split systems are excluded 
from any labelling r equirements.   
 
Subsection 7(6)  
 
This subsection specifies  that air conditioners with water cooled condensers, water -to-
air heat pumps and brine -to-air heat pumps (product classes 13 to 14) must not display 
an energy label. These products are exempt from la belling requirements because the 
current test method for them specified in AS/NZS 3823.2:2013 takes into account 
different parameters  compared  to other regulated products, making direct comparisons 
between the different types of products difficult and pote ntially confusing for 
consumers .   
 
Subsection 7(7)  
 
The requirements for conducting tests for are those set out in s ection 2, clauses 3. 3 to 
3.8, 3.10, 3.11  and section 4 of AS/NZS 3823.2:2013 . 
 
Subsection 7(8)  
 
This subsection specifies that  for the purp oses of subsection 7( 7), that:  
 
 until 30 April 2014, references to AS/NZS 3823.1.1 in AS/NZ 3823.2:201 3 
can be read as references to either AS/NZS 3823.1.1:1998 or AS/NZS 
3823.1.1:2012; and  
 until 30 April 2014, references to AS/NZS 3823.1.2 in AS/NZ 3823. 2:201 3 
can be read as references to either AS/NZS 3823.1 .2:2001 or AS/NZS 
3823.1.2:2012.  
 
This has the effect that registrants have the option to use the relevant test method from 
either the current or the superseded test standard.  However, f rom 1 May 2014  
registrants will be required to use the test method from the current test standard only . 
 
Section 8 – Other GEMS requirements  
There are no other GEMS requirements for air conditioners and heat pumps covered 
by the Determination . 
 
Section 9 – Family of mod els 
Section 28 of the Act provides that a GEMS determination must specify, for each 
product class covered by the determination, the circumstances in which two or more 
models in that product class are in the same family of models.  
 
This section specifies th at the family of models circumstances for air conditioners and 
heat pumps  in a single product class covered by this Determination are those set out in 
subclause  1.6.8 of AS/NZS 3823.2:2013 . This replaces the requirements in the  
Greenhouse and Energy Minimu m Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) 
Determination 2012 (F2012L02129) (the revoked Determination) which referenced 
subclause  1.6.10 of AS/NZS 3823.2:2011.  
  
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 Section 10 – Product categories  
Section 29 of the Act requires that a GEMS determination sp ecify whether the 
products it covers are category A or category B products.  Category B products are 
subject to higher  penalties than category A products for certain offences under the 
Act, on the basis that category B products have a high impact on energy use or 
greenhouse gas production.  
 
Section 10 specifies that air conditioners and heat pumps  covered by the 
Determination are category A products.  
Section 11 – Registrations affected by this Determination  
Section 36 of the Act provides that if a replacemen t determination does not specify 
that it affects a model‟s registration, the model is taken to be registered against the 
replacement determination.  
 
This section specifies that the Determination does not affect the registration of any 
model registered aga inst the revoked determination, the Greenhouse and Energy 
Minimum Standards (Air Conditioner and Heat Pump) Determination 2012 . 
Consequently, all models registered under the revoked determination are considered 
to be registered against the replacement dete rmination . 
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 Attachment B  
 
Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights  
Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) 
Act 2011  
 
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat P umps ) 
Determination  2013  
 
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms 
recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the 
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 . 
 
Overview of the Legislative Instrument  
The Greenh ouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps ) 
Determination  2013  prescribes matters relating to minimum energy efficiency and 
energy labelling requirements for air conditioners and heat pumps  under the 
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum St andards Act 2012 . The Determination establish es 
requirements for energy use and energy labelling , including requirements for 
conducting tests in order to demonstrate compliance with those requirements . The 
Determination also sets out the circumstances in w hich two or more models in a 
product class may be a family of models, and establishes the applicable product 
category for the purposes of calculating certain penalties under the Act.  
Human rights implications  
This Legislative Instrument does not engage an y of the applicable rights or freedoms.  
Conclusion  
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any 
human rights issues.  
 
The Hon Gary Gray AO MP 
Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism