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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Manufacturing | 17 The prohibition was brought into effect in…
17 The prohibition was brought into effect in advance of point of sale restrictions for these products. Note that as no incandescent lighting of this type is manufactured in Australia this is an effective means of implementing the phase-out. The Licensing system is administered by the Residential Energy Efficiency Branch, Department of Environment and Energy,
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences | Chemicals | 18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction…
18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.
These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment. PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met. |
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Air pollution reduction | Import licences | Manufacturing | 19 Importation into Australia of new and used…
19 Importation into Australia of new and used road motor vehicles is controlled under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) and the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 and Determinations. Anticipated to commence by 1 July 2021, the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and Determinations will control the future importation into Australia and provision of new and used road motor vehicles. Importation of new and used vehicles that do not meet relevant ADRs is restricted and subject to controls to ensure that Australian safety and environmental standards are not compromised.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Agriculture, Chemicals | 22 The importation of certain organochlorine…
22 The importation of certain organochlorine chemicals as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources or an authorized officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
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Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Export quotas, Import quotas
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Chemicals, Manufacturing | 23 Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
23 Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989: The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances - chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, bromochloromethane and methyl bromide (for non quarantine and pre-shipment use) is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol is almost complete. Control measures for HFCs under the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol commenced on 1 January 2019 to phase-down the production and import of HFCs.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Chemicals | 25 The importation of radioactive substances and…
25 The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) unless the permission in writing is granted by the Australian Minister for Health, the CEO of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) appointed in writing by the Minister, or an Australian Public Service employee assisting the CEO appointed in writing by the Minister as an authorised officer, and presented to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation. In order for a permit to be considered, the entity taking possession of the sources, including the recipient/s, must be hold a valid and current radiation licence to possess, sell or store radioactive substance, where required. The Radiation Licence is obtained from the relevant Commonwealth, state or territory radiation regulatory control authority where required.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 | Australia | 2019 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Manufacturing | 3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of…
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 | Australia | 2019 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition | Fisheries, Other | 5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000. The only circumstances in which cetacean imports are allowed are:• Appendix I listed non-live specimens may only be moved internationally in the following circumstances: (i) if the specimen was taken from the animal prior to that species being listed under CITES; (ii) scientific research purposes; (iii) educational purposes; and (iv) exhibition purposes.• Live Appendix I-listed specimens may only be moved internationally for conservation breeding purposes, research and education purposes unless the specimen originated from a CITES registered commercial captive breeding program.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 | Australia | 2019 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
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All products/economic activities | 11. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the…
11. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 | Australia | 2019 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Ban/Prohibition | Chemicals | 12. For health and safety reasons, the…
12. For health and safety reasons, the importation of goods deemed to be hazardous is prohibited under the Customs Act 1901, the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Only the responsible Minister or an authorised person can grant permission to import banned goods.
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