Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01628:reg:4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01628
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4
Character Range: 3161–5028

4  Simplified outline of this instrument

      The administrator of a voluntary arrangement may apply to the Minister for accreditation of the arrangement in relation to a product. Accredited voluntary arrangements further the objects of the Act by achieving measurable outcomes relating to the product and allow certain persons to use a product stewardship logo in connection with the product.
      The Minister must have regard to certain matters in deciding whether to accredit a voluntary arrangement, and can accredit the arrangement only if satisfied of certain matters. The Minister must refuse to accredit an arrangement on various grounds, including if the Minister is satisfied that an outcome of the arrangement will not further the objects of the Act.
      Accreditation of an arrangement lasts for up to 5 years, and may be subject to conditions. The accreditation of an arrangement may also be varied, including to vary conditions or impose new conditions.
      The administrator of an accredited voluntary arrangement has various obligations, including:
             (a) notifying the Minister of certain events affecting the arrangement; and
             (b) reporting annually to the Minister on the operation of the arrangement; and
             (c) publishing a description of the arrangement.
      The Minister must cancel the accreditation of a voluntary arrangement if the product to which the arrangement relates is no longer sold in more than one State or Territory.
      The Minister may cancel the accreditation of a voluntary arrangement on request by the administrator or on various other grounds, including:
             (a) failure by the administrator to comply with its obligations; and
             (b) failure to meet conditions on the accreditation; and
             (c) the administrator not being a fit and proper person.