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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 13 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- Read and download the plan\nE3 Implementation Plan\nThe E3 Implementation Plan:\noutlines how the E3 Strategy priorities will be achieved\nwill be reviewed every 2 years\nbridges the E3 Strategic Plan and the E3 Workplan\nguides the type of projects pursued to achieve the goals of the E3 Strategic Plan\ncontains the principles for project selection and prioritisation for annual E3 Workplans.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/about-us/equipment-energy-efficiency-program/equipment-energy-efficiency-strategy)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- The E3 Strategy ensures the E3 program:\nremains fit-for-purpose\nresponds to rapid technological advances\nworks towards the highest priorities for regulation\naligns with climate and energy priorities, including improved energy performance.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/about-us/equipment-energy-efficiency-program/equipment-energy-efficiency-strategy)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- Read and download the plan\nE3 Implementation Plan\nThe E3 Implementation Plan:\noutlines how the E3 Strategy priorities will be achieved\nwill be reviewed every 2 years\nbridges the E3 Strategic Plan and the E3 Workplan\nguides the type of projects pursued to achieve the goals of the E3 Strategic Plan\ncontains the principles for project selection and prioritisation for annual E3 Workplans.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/about-us/equipment-energy-efficiency-program/equipment-energy-efficiency-strategy)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- 30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- Amendments\nOn 21 September 2023, the GEMS Act was amended through the\nGEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n, adding regulatory flexibility.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- 30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- 30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- 30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- Amendments\nOn 21 September 2023, the GEMS Act was amended through the\nGEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n, adding regulatory flexibility.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 2017 review\nThe first independent review of the GEMS Act commenced in 2017 and was finalised in 2019.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- News and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nProducts under review\nEquipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program\n14 January 2026\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Heat pump water heaters image, 2025, https://www.eeca.govt.nz/, this image has been cropped\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards)`\n- 03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) met on 16 December 2025 to discuss priority issues of national significance and key reforms in the energy and climate change sectors, including the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulatory program.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- 29 April 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n- The\ngrandfathering provisions\nare set out in sections 16(2)(c), 17(2)(c), 18(2)(d) and 19(2)(d) of the Act.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination)`\n- More info for industry\nFor Industry\nGet to know what products are regulated\nUnderstand the requirements\nHave your say about a consultation\nGet to know the Energy Rating Label\nHow to register a product\nKnow what products are under review\nLatest news and stories\nGEMS Regulator\nAnnual GEMS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2024–25\nThe 8th annual Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey has been conducted for the 2024-25 financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au)`\n- It includes:\nthe legal basis for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations to be made and what they must cover (Part 4)\nrequirements and processes to apply, vary, suspend or cancel registrations (Part 5)\nthe functions and establishment of the GEMS Regulator (Part 6)\nprovisions for monitoring and investigation activities (Part 7)\nprocesses and penalties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework)`\n- 15 October 2025\nGEMS Regulator\nAlternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines\nOn 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/regulating-products-minimum-energy-performance-standards\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__06.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/consultation-now-open-heat-pump-water-heaters\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/about-us/gems-regulator/registered-appliance-and-equipment-data\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - http://www.energyrating.gov.au/about-us/equipment-energy-efficiency-program/equipment-energy-efficiency-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.energyrating.gov.au/industry-information/understand-requirements/legislative-framework/transitioning-determination\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:22:37.949394+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-001944\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 14\n- Unique legislation references found: 11\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 4 |\n| Determination | 3 |\n| Instrument | 2 |\n| Regulation | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28LED+Lamps%29+Determination+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ulator. This feedback is used to develop service improvements overtime.\n30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n18 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nNew product regulated under Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards – commercial ice-mak\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ulator. This feedback is used to develop service improvements overtime.\n30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n18 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nNew product regulated under Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards – commercial ice-mak\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ulator. This feedback is used to develop service improvements overtime.\n30 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nYou must now register Light Emitting Diode lamps under GEMS\nLight Emitting Diode (LED) lamps that are in scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 (the determination) must now be registered in the GEMS Energy Rating Product Registration System to be sold or supplied legally in Australia.\n18 March 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nNew product regulated under Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards – commercial ice-mak\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n\n### Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Greenhouse+and+Energy+Minimum+Standards+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standa\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standa\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standa\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standa\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator or can meet grandfathering provisions under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standa\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28Commercial+Ice-makers%29+Determination+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ndards – commercial ice-makers\nCommercial ice-markers are now regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards program. Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers should register or confirm models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025 are registered before sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Ene\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ndards – commercial ice-makers\nCommercial ice-markers are now regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards program. Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers should register or confirm models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025 are registered before sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Ene\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ndards – commercial ice-makers\nCommercial ice-markers are now regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards program. Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers should register or confirm models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025 are registered before sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Ene\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- ndards – commercial ice-makers\nCommercial ice-markers are now regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards program. Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers should register or confirm models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025 are registered before sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Ene\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- ndards – commercial ice-makers\nCommercial ice-markers are now regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards program. Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers should register or confirm models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Commercial Ice-makers) Determination 2025 are registered before sale in Australia.\n03 March 2026\nRegistration\nRegister light emitting diode lamps to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of light emitting diode (LED) lamps must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Ene\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28GEMS%29+Commercial+Ice-makers+Determination+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- S Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the Determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator.\n03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change M\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- S Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the Determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator.\n03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change M\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- S Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the Determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator.\n03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change M\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- S Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the Determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator.\n03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change M\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- S Act).\n16 February 2026\nRegistration\nRegister commercial ice-makers and display information to sell them in Australia\nSuppliers, manufacturers and retailers of commercial ice-makers must register models covered by the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Commercial Ice-makers Determination 2025. Entities cannot sell models covered by the Determination from 3 March 2026, unless the models are registered with the GEMS Regulator.\n03 February 2026\nGEMS Regulator\nRegulating products for minimum energy performance standards\nThe Energy and Climate Change M\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Efficiency+%28Energy+Using+Products%29+Regulations+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement applies.\nVisit the Energy E\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement applies.\nVisit the Energy E\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement applies.\nVisit the Energy E\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Efficiency+and+Conservation+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- isting product regulations.\nHow it works in New Zealand\nNew Zealand participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- isting product regulations.\nHow it works in New Zealand\nNew Zealand participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- isting product regulations.\nHow it works in New Zealand\nNew Zealand participates in the E3 program in partnership with Australia. The E3 program is administered in New Zealand by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which operates under the\nEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000\nand Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.\nProducts registered in Australia do not need to be registered again in New Zealand to be sold. However, they still need to meet all relevant New Zealand regulatory requirements, unless the Trans-\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements for Testing GEMS Products) Instrument 2021\n\n**Type**: Instrument\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28Authorisation+Requirements+for+Testing+GEMS+Products%29+Instrument+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- m Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements for Testing GEMS Products) Instrument 2021\nThe\nTesting Instrument\nallows the GEMS Regulator to appoint a body to test products for the purposes of compliance.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registra\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- m Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements for Testing GEMS Products) Instrument 2021\nThe\nTesting Instrument\nallows the GEMS Regulator to appoint a body to test products for the purposes of compliance.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registra\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- m Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements for Testing GEMS Products) Instrument 2021\nThe\nTesting Instrument\nallows the GEMS Regulator to appoint a body to test products for the purposes of compliance.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registra\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (Fees for GEMS Regulator Services) Instrument 2019\n\n**Type**: Instrument\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28Fees+for+GEMS+Regulator+Services%29+Instrument+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registration applications. Registration fee amounts are listed in the\nFees Instrument\n.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Fees for GEMS Regulator Services) Instrument 2019\nThe\nVarying an application Instrument\nspecifies application fees to:\nadd additional models\nchange the registrant.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance) Declaration\nA Declaration enables the GEMS Regulator to\ndeem alternative requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- nhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registration applications. Registration fee amounts are listed in the\nFees Instrument\n.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Fees for GEMS Regulator Services) Instrument 2019\nThe\nVarying an application Instrument\nspecifies application fees to:\nadd additional models\nchange the registrant.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance) Declaration\nA Declaration enables the GEMS Regulator to\ndeem alternative requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- nhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Registration Fees) Act and Instrument\nThe\nFees Act\nenables the GEMS Regulator to set fees for registration applications. Registration fee amounts are listed in the\nFees Instrument\n.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Fees for GEMS Regulator Services) Instrument 2019\nThe\nVarying an application Instrument\nspecifies application fees to:\nadd additional models\nchange the registrant.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance) Declaration\nA Declaration enables the GEMS Regulator to\ndeem alternative requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### GEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=GEMS+Amendment+%28Administrative+Changes%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\nThe GEMS Act is administered by the GEMS Regulator.\nSee\nGEMS Regulator\nfor more information.\nAmendments\nOn 21 September 2023, the GEMS Act was amended through the\nGEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n, adding regulatory flexibility. Specific changes include:\nmaking it easier for suppliers and businesses to sell custom or bespoke products\nextending ‘grandfathering’ provisions to compliant stock\nstreamlining the application of test standards and granting ex\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- lties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\nThe GEMS Act is administered by the GEMS Regulator.\nSee\nGEMS Regulator\nfor more information.\nAmendments\nOn 21 September 2023, the GEMS Act was amended through the\nGEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n, adding regulatory flexibility. Specific changes include:\nmaking it easier for suppliers and businesses to sell custom or bespoke products\nextending ‘grandfathering’ provisions to compliant stock\nstreamlining the application of test standards and granting ex\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- lties for non-compliance (Part 8)\nprovisions for appeal and review of decisions.\nThe GEMS Act is administered by the GEMS Regulator.\nSee\nGEMS Regulator\nfor more information.\nAmendments\nOn 21 September 2023, the GEMS Act was amended through the\nGEMS Amendment (Administrative Changes) Act 2023\n, adding regulatory flexibility. Specific changes include:\nmaking it easier for suppliers and businesses to sell custom or bespoke products\nextending ‘grandfathering’ provisions to compliant stock\nstreamlining the application of test standards and granting ex\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulation 2012\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Greenhouse+and+Energy+Minimum+Standards+Regulation+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- developed for products that are not currently regulated.\nSee\nTransitioning to a determination\nfor more information on when determinations are made, when they commence, what happens between those dates and information on grandfathering.\nSupporting legislation\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- developed for products that are not currently regulated.\nSee\nTransitioning to a determination\nfor more information on when determinations are made, when they commence, what happens between those dates and information on grandfathering.\nSupporting legislation\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- developed for products that are not currently regulated.\nSee\nTransitioning to a determination\nfor more information on when determinations are made, when they commence, what happens between those dates and information on grandfathering.\nSupporting legislation\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Regulation 2012\nThe\nRegulations\noutlines the:\nprocesses that the regulator must undertake to grant an exemption for a product\ncontact details that must be provided by applicants during product registration.\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Authorisation Requirements\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### New Zealand Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=New+Zealand+Greenhouse+and+Energy+Minimum+Standards+Act+The+Greenhouse+and+Energy+Minimum+Standards+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lation behind the program.\nOn this page\nGEMS Act\nAmendments\nReviews\nGEMS Determinations\nSupporting legislation\nMore information\nHow it works in New Zealand\nGEMS Act\nAmendments\nReviews\nGEMS Determinations\nSupporting legislation\nMore information\nHow it works in New Zealand\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act\nThe\nGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n(GEMS Act) is Australia's national framework for appliance and equipment energy efficiency. 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