Regulatory Powers (Standardisation Reform) Act 2017

No. 124, 2017

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 6 November 2018

Includes amendments up to: Act No. 117, 2017

Registered: 7 November 2018

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Regulatory Powers (Standardisation Reform) Act 2017 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 6 November 2018 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

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Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Self - repealing provisions

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Contents

1 Short title 1

2 Commencement 1

3 Schedules 2

Schedule 1—Amendment of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 3

Part 1—Amendments 3

Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 3

Part 2—Application of amendments 6

Schedule 2—Amendment of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 7

Part 1—Amendments 7

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 7

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 11

Schedule 3—Amendment of the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 12

Part 1—Amendments 12

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 12

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 19

Schedule 4—Amendments of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation 21

Part 1—Amendments 21

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992 21

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992 26

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 30

Schedule 5—Amendment of the Defence Act 1903 31

Part 1—Amendments 31

Defence Act 1903 31

Part 2—Application and saving provision 34

Schedule 6—Amendment of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 35

Part 1—Amendments 35

Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 35

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 37

Schedule 7—Amendment of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 38

Part 1—Amendments 38

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 38

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 59

Schedule 8—Amendment of the Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011 64

Part 1—Amendments 64

Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011 64

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 72

Schedule 9—Amendment of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 74

Part 1—Amendments 74

Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 74

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 83

Schedule 10—Amendment of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 86

Part 1—Amendments 86

Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 86

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 96

Schedule 11—Amendment of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 99

Part 1—Amendments 99

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 99

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 108

Schedule 12—Amendment of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 109

Part 1—Amendments 109

Personal Property Securities Act 2009 109

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 114

Schedule 13—Amendment of the Privacy Act 1988 115

Part 1—Amendments 115

Privacy Act 1988 115

Part 2—Application and saving provision 120

Schedule 14—Amendment of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 122

Part 1—Amendments 122

Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 122

Part 2—Application and saving provisions 134

Schedule 15—Amendment of the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995 136

Part 1—Amendments 136

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995 136

Part 2—Application and saving provision 138

Endnotes 139

Endnote 1—About the endnotes 139

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key 141

Endnote 3—Legislation history 142

Endnote 4—Amendment history 143

An Act to apply the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 to various Commonwealth Acts, and for related purposes

1 Short title

This Act is the Regulatory Powers (Standardisation Reform) Act 2017.

2 Commencement 1

Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information	Commencement information	Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1. Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table	The day this Act receives the Royal Assent.	6 November 2017
2. Schedule 1	The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.	7 November 2017
3. Schedules 2 to 15	A day or days to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 12 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.	Schedule 2: 1 July 2018 (F2018N00056) Schedules 3–8: 6 November 2018 Schedule 9: 1 January 2018 (F2017N00105) Schedules 10 and 11: 6 November 2018 Schedule 12: 31 March 2018 (F2018N00020) Schedules 13–15: 6 November 2018

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.

Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.

3 Schedules

Legislation that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.

Amendment of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014

Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014

1 Section 22 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

22 Securing evidence of a contravention 2 Paragraph 22(1)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that:

a provision that is subject to monitoring under this Part, or a related provision, has been contravened with respect to the thing; or

the thing affords evidence of the contravention of a provision that is subject to monitoring under this Part, or a related provision; or

iii

the thing is intended to be used for the purpose of contravening a provision that is subject to monitoring under this Part, or a related provision; or

the thing affords evidence that information subject to monitoring under this Part is not correct; and

3 Subsection 22(1)

Omit “The equipment may be secured by locking it up”, substitute “The thing may be secured by locking it up”.

4 Paragraph 35(2)(b)

Omit “1 year”, substitute “5 years”.

5 Paragraph 76(2)(b)

Omit “1 year”, substitute “5 years”.

6 Subsection 82(2)

Omit “4 years”, substitute “6 years”.

7 Paragraph 104(1)(e)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

give brief details of the alleged contravention, or each alleged contravention, to which the notice relates, including:

the provision that was allegedly contravened; and

the maximum penalty that a court could impose for each contravention, if the provision were contravened; and

iii

the time (if known) and day of, and the place of, each alleged contravention; and

8 Subsection 104(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Note: Under section 103, a single infringement notice may only deal with multiple contraventions if they are contraventions of a single provision continuing over a period.

If the notice relates to only one alleged contravention of the provision by the person, the amount to be stated in the notice for the purposes of paragraph (1)(f) is the lesser of:

one-fifth of the maximum penalty that a court could impose on the person for that contravention; and

12 penalty units where the person is an individual, or 60 penalty units where the person is a body corporate.

If the notice relates to more than one alleged contravention of the provision by the person, the amount to be stated in the notice for the purposes of paragraph (1)(f) is the lesser of:

one-fifth of the amount worked out by adding together the maximum penalty that a court could impose on the person for each alleged contravention; and

either:

if the person is an individual—the number of penalty units worked out by multiplying the number of alleged contraventions by 12; or

if the person is a body corporate—the number of penalty units worked out by multiplying the number of alleged contraventions by 60.

Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply if another Act expressly provides otherwise.

9 Amendments relating to monitoring powers

The amendments made by items 2 and 3 of this Schedule apply where premises are entered under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 on or after the commencement of those items.

10 Amendments relating to identity cards

The amendments made by items 4 and 5 of this Schedule apply to:

identity cards issued during the period of 12 months immediately before the commencement of those items; and

identity cards issued on or after the commencement of those items.

11 Amendment relating to civil penalty orders

The amendment made by item 6 of this Schedule applies in relation to an application for a civil penalty order made on or after the commencement of that item.

12 Amendments relating to infringement notices

The amendments made by items 7 and 8 of this Schedule apply in relation to infringement notices issued on or after the commencement of those items.

Amendment of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006

1 Section 4 (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

2 Section 4 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Section 4

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of conduct;

(b) definition of evidential burden.

4 Section 4

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

5 Section 4 (definition of relevant court)

Repeal the definition.

6 Subsection 13C(2) (note)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note: A person bears an evidential burden in relation to a matter in subsection (2) (see section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act).

7 Part 8A

Repeal the Part, substitute:

71 Simplified outline of this Part

This Part applies the Regulatory Powers Act to enable the CEO to enforce civil penalty provisions. Orders may be sought from a court in relation to contraventions of such provisions.

72 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the CEO, on behalf of the Commonwealth, is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to every external Territory.

73A Simplified outline of this Part

This Part applies the Regulatory Powers Act to enable the CEO to issue an infringement notice in relation to the alleged contravention of a civil penalty provision.

73B Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

Relevant chief executive

Extension to external Territories

A civil penalty provision of this Act is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an infringement officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the CEO;

a person authorised by the CEO for the purposes of this paragraph.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the CEO is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The CEO may, in writing, delegate the CEO’s powers and functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act as the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) to:

a member of the ASADA staff; or

an individual whose services are made available to the CEO under section 24M.

A delegate must comply with any written directions of the CEO.

(6) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

8 Section 80

Repeal the section.

9 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Part 8A of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Part 8A of the

10 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Part 8B of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of provisions referred to in subsection 73B(1) of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Regulations made under Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.section 80 of the

Amendment of the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010

1 Section 3 (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

2 Section 3 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Section 3

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

4 Subsection 8(2)

Omit “to a pecuniary penalty or”.

5 Subsections 11(5) and 15(5)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

6 Subsection 18(7)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Note: If a person contravenes subsection (6) by failing to give information within the period specified in the notice, under section 93 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the person commits a separate contravention of that subsection in respect of each day during which the contravention occurs (including the day the relevant civil penalty order is made or any later day).

If a person contravenes subsection (6) by failing to give access at a day and time on which access is required under a notice, the person commits a separate contravention of that subsection in respect of each day after the day required under the notice, including a day of the making of the relevant civil penalty order and any subsequent day.

7 Subsection 49(1)

After “civil penalty provision”, insert “of this Act”.

8 Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 5

Repeal the Divisions, substitute:

51 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Maximum amount of pecuniary penalty

Extension to external Territories

Liability of Crown

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department the Secretary’s powers and functions as an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

In exercising powers or performing functions delegated under subsection (3), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Despite subsection 82(5) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the pecuniary penalty payable under a civil penalty order under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, must not be more than the amount worked out under section 52 of this Act.

(7) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to every external Territory.

Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, does not make the Crown liable to a pecuniary penalty.

The protection in subsection (8) does not apply to an authority of the Crown.

52 Maximum amount of pecuniary penalty 1

Subject to this section, the pecuniary penalty payable by a person under a civil penalty order under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a civil penalty provision of this Act, must not exceed the pecuniary penalty specified for the civil penalty provision in this Act.

If:

the contravention is of a requirement under section 11 in relation to a continuing offer or a continuing invitation; and

(b) the contravention is in respect of one or more days that fall after the first day on which the offer or invitation is made;

the pecuniary penalty must not exceed 100 penalty units for each day that falls after the first day.

the pecuniary penalty must not exceed 20 penalty units for an individual and 50 penalty units for a body corporate for each day that falls after the end of that period.

the pecuniary penalty must not exceed 20 penalty units for an individual and 50 penalty units for a body corporate for each day that falls after the day specified.

If:

the contravention is of a requirement under section 15 in relation to a continuing advertisement; and

the contravention is in respect of one or more days that fall after the first day on which advertising began;

If:

the contravention is of a requirement under section 18 in relation to giving information within a period specified in a notice; and

the contravention is in respect of one or more days that fall after the end of that period;

If:

the contravention is of a requirement under section 18 in relation to giving access to a place at a day and time specified in a notice; and

the contravention is in respect of one or more days that fall after the day specified;

53 Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

Relevant chief executive

Delegation by the Secretary

Single infringement notice dealing with multiple contraventions

Amount payable under an infringement notice

Time limits on representations seeking withdrawal of notice

Extension to external Territories

A civil penalty provision of this Act is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is an infringement officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department the Secretary’s powers and functions as an infringement officer or as the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

In exercising powers or performing functions delegated under subsection (4), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

Despite subsection 103(3) of the Regulatory Powers Act, an infringement officer may give a person a single infringement notice relating to multiple contraventions of subsection 18(6) that are alleged to have occurred because the person failed to give access to a place at a particular day and time specified in a notice under subsection 18(4) and continued to fail to do so after that day and time.

Despite subsections 104(2) and (3) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the amount to be stated in an infringement notice for the purposes of paragraph 104(1)(f) of that Act in relation to a civil penalty provision of this Act must not exceed an amount equal to:

if the notice relates to only one alleged contravention of the provision by the person—one-tenth of the maximum penalty that a Court could impose on the person for that contravention; or

if the notice relates to more than one alleged contravention of the provision by the person—one-tenth of the amount worked out by adding together the maximum penalty that a Court could impose on the person for each alleged contravention.

If a person to whom an infringement notice has been given in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) wishes to make written representations to the Secretary under subsection 106(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act:

the person must do so within 28 days after the infringement notice is given; and

despite paragraph 106(3)(a) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary need not take into account any representations in relation to the infringement notice made after the end of that period.

(9) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

9 Paragraph 65(3)(a)

Omit “Division 3”, substitute “Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to a civil penalty provision of this Act”.

10 Paragraph 65(3)(b)

After “order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

11 Subparagraph 70(1)(a)(iii)

Omit “; and”, substitute “; or”.

12 At the end of paragraph 70(1)(a)

Add:

obtains or generates information in the course of exercising powers or performing function under the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to this Act; and

13 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 2 of Part 5 of the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 2 of Part 5 of the

14 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 3 of Part 5 of the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 3 of Part 5 of the

15 Saving provision—Energy Efficiency Non-disclosure Register 1

(1) An infringement notice given to a person under Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010, as it applies to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule, is taken to be an instance of non-disclosure under section 65 of that Act as amended by this Schedule.Division 3 of Part 5 of the

(2) A civil penalty order made by a Court under subsection 53(2) of the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule for a contravention of section 11, subsection 12(6) or section 15 of that Act is taken to be an instance of non-disclosure under section 65 of that Act as amended by this Schedule.

Amendments of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992

1 Subsection 4(1) (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

2 Subsection 4(1) (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

4 At the end of subsections 39AB(3) and (4)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

5 Subsection 39AB(5) (note)

Omit “Note”, substitute “Note 1”.

6 At the end of subsection 39AB(5)

Add:

Note 2: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

7 Subsection 39AB(6)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

8 At the end of subsection 39AC(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

9 Subsection 39AC(2)

Repeal the subsection.

10 At the end of section 39AC

Add:

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

11 Subsection 39AD(1)

Omit “(1)”.

12 At the end of subsection 39AD(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

13 Subsection 39AD(2)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

14 Subsection 39BE(1)

Omit “(1)”.

15 At the end of subsection 39BE(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

16 Subsection 39BE(2)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

17 At the end of subsection 39C(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

18 At the end of subsection 39C(2)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

19 Subsection 39C(3)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

20 At the end of subsection 39CA(2)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

21 Subsection 39CA(3)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

22 At the end of subsection 39CB(2)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

23 Subsection 39CB(3)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

24 At the end of subsection 39CC(2)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Note: Division 4 of this Part provides other remedies for contraventions of civil penalty provisions.

25 Subsection 39CC(3)

Repeal the subsection (including the notes).

26 Part 7A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

27 Divisions 1 and 2 of Part 7A

Repeal the Divisions, substitute:

49A Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Additional matters to be taken into account in determining a pecuniary penalty

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Corporation, on behalf of the Commonwealth, is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

The Corporation may, by writing under its seal, delegate its powers as an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act to:

a Director; or

a person employed by the Corporation; or

a person engaged by the Corporation under a contract; or

a person employed by a person referred to in paragraph (c).

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

In addition to the matters the court must take into account under subsection 82(6) of the Regulatory Powers Act in determining the pecuniary penalty for the contravention of a civil penalty provision of this Act, if the person who contravened the civil penalty provision is a body corporate, the court must take into account:

the level of the employees, officers or agents of the body corporate involved in the contravention; and

whether the body corporate exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention; and

whether the body corporate had a corporate culture conducive to compliance.

28 Division 3 of Part 7A (heading)

Repeal the heading.

29 Sections 49C to 49CD

Repeal the sections.

30 Subsection 49CE(1)

Omit “(1)”.

31 At the end of subsection 49CE(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

32 Subsection 49CE(2)

Repeal the subsection.

33 Paragraph 49CF(1)(a)

Omit “and the Payroll Levy Collection Act”.

34 Paragraph 49CF(1)(b)

Omit “or the Payroll Levy Collection Act”.

35 At the end of subsection 52A(5)

Add:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

36 Subsection 52A(7)

Repeal the subsection (including the note).

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992

37 Section 3

Insert:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

executive officer has the same meaning as in the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992.

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

38 At the end of subsection 5(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 40 penalty units.

39 Subsection 5(4)

Repeal the subsection (including the note).

40 At the end of subsection 10(1)

Add:

Civil penalty: 40 penalty units.

41 Subsection 10(3)

Repeal the subsection (including the note).

42 At the end of subsection 10A(3)

Add:

Civil penalty: 40 penalty units.

43 Subsection 10A(5)

Repeal the subsection (including the note).

44 After section 13

Insert:

13A Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Additional matters to be taken into account in determining a pecuniary penalty

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Corporation, on behalf of the Commonwealth, is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

The Corporation may, by writing under its seal, delegate its powers as an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act to:

a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation; or

a person employed by the Corporation; or

a person engaged by the Corporation under a contract; or

a person employed by a person referred to in paragraph (c).

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

the level of the employees, officers or agents of the body corporate involved in the contravention; and

whether the body corporate exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention; and

whether the body corporate had a corporate culture conducive to compliance.

13B Civil penalty provisions contravened by executive officers

An executive officer of a body corporate contravenes this section if:

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

the body corporate contravenes a civil penalty provision; and

the officer knew that the contravention would occur; and

the officer was in a position to influence the conduct of the body in relation to the contravention; and

the officer failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention.

13C Establishing whether an executive officer took reasonable steps to prevent the contravention of a civil penalty provision 1

For the purposes of section 13B, in determining whether an executive officer of a body corporate failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention of a civil penalty provision, a court is to have regard to:

what action (if any) the officer took towards ensuring that the body’s employees, agents and contractors have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the requirements to comply with this Act, in so far as those requirements affect the employees, agents or contractors concerned; and

what action (if any) the officer took when the officer became aware that the body was contravening this Act.

This section does not, by implication, limit the generality of section 13B.

45 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Part 7A of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 13A of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(3) Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after the commencement of this Schedule in relation to contraventions occurring before that commencement of provisions declared to be civil penalty provisions by the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992 or the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule.Part 7A of the

Amendment of the Defence Act 1903

Defence Act 1903

1 Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

2 At the end of subsection 72TG(2)

Add:

Note: See also section 72TO (about infringement notices for a contravention of this section).

3 After section 72TN

Insert:

72TO Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a person so appointed is an infringement officer in relation to the provision mentioned in subsection (1).

Relevant chief executive

Additional matters to be included in infringement notices

Withdrawal of an infringement notice

Effect of payment of amount

Extension to external Territories

A strict liability offence against subsection 72TG(1) is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

The Secretary may, by written instrument, appoint one or more of the following persons to be an infringement officer:

a member of the Defence Force;

an APS employee in the Department.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provision mentioned in subsection (1).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate his or her powers and functions as the relevant chief executive in relation to the provision mentioned in subsection (1) to:

an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or

an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank; or

an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel or a higher rank; or

an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank.

In addition to the matters mentioned in subsection 104(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act, an infringement notice given in relation to an alleged contravention of the provision mentioned in subsection (1) of this section must also state that demerit points may be incurred if:

the amount payable under the notice is paid; or

the person is convicted or found guilty of the alleged contravention.

Despite subparagraph 106(3)(b)(i) of the Regulatory Powers Act, when deciding whether or not to withdraw an infringement notice given to a person, the Secretary may take into account whether a court has previously imposed a penalty on the person for a contravention of section 72TC, 72TG or 72TJ of this Act.

In addition to the matters mentioned in subsection 107(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act, if the person to whom an infringement notice is given for an alleged contravention of the provision mentioned in subsection (1) of this section pays the amount stated in the notice before the end of the period referred to in paragraph 104(1)(h) of that Act, demerit points may be incurred in accordance with Part 7 of the Rules.

(8) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provision mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

4 Subsections 72TP(4) and (5)

Repeal the subsections.

5 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 72TO of the Defence Act 1903, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of subsection 72TG(1) of the Defence Act 1903 occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Part 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of subsection 72TG(1) of the Defence Act 1903 occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.

(3) If, immediately before the repeal of subsections 72TP(4) and (5) of the Defence Act 1903 by item 4 of this Schedule, a person was an authorised person for the purposes of Part 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, on and after the commencement of that item, the person is taken to have been appointed as an infringement officer by the Secretary under subsection 72TO(2) of the Defence Act 1903.

Subitem (3) does not prevent the Secretary from:

rescinding the appointment of a person who was an authorised person immediately before the repeal of subsections 72TP(4) and (5); or

(b) appointing that or another person as an infringement officer under subsection 72TO(2) of the Defence Act 1903.

(5) Nothing in this Schedule affects the application of Part 7 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 to contraventions of subsection 72TG(1) of the Defence Act 1903, whether occurring before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

Amendment of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001

Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001

2 Section 75

Repeal the section, substitute:

75 Injunctions

Enforceable provisions

Note 1: The expression this Act has an extended meaning (see section 7).

Note 2: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

The provisions of this Act are enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

an interested person;

a prescribed person acting on behalf of an interested person.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a court mentioned in subsection 77(1) of this Act is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

3 Application and saving provisions—injunctions 1

(1) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 75 of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001, applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Section 75 of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.

(3) If, immediately before the repeal of Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 by item 2 of this Schedule, a person holding or acting in a particular office was a prescribed person for the purposes of paragraph 75(1)(b) of that Act, a person holding or acting in that office is taken to be a prescribed person for the purposes of paragraph 75(2)(b) of that Act, as that paragraph applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.section 75 of the

(4) Subitem (3) does not prevent the regulations from being amended or repealed by the Governor-General to change who is to be a prescribed person for the purposes of paragraph 75(2)(b) of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001.

Amendment of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

1 Section 3

Omit:

Compliance and enforcement (Parts 7 and 8)

Compliance with the rules about supply and commercial use can be monitored, and suspected contraventions can be investigated, by GEMS inspectors appointed under the Act. The Act sets out the circumstances in which inspections can take place, the powers of inspectors and the requirements for obtaining warrants for entry to premises without consent and, in the case of investigation warrants, for the seizure of evidential material.

A contravention of this Act may result in prosecution for an offence, exposure to liability for a civil penalty (under an infringement notice or a court order), suspension or cancellation of registration, the imposition of enforceable undertakings and court orders for injunctions. Details of offences, contraventions and adverse decisions, including the names of those involved, may also be publicised.

substitute:

Monitoring, investigation and enforcement (Parts 7 and 8)

GEMS inspectors may enter public areas of premises used in connection with the supply of GEMS products. GEMS inspectors may purchase GEMS products there (and exercise certain other powers) in order to investigate compliance with this Act.

GEMS inspectors and the GEMS Regulator have powers to monitor compliance with this Act, to monitor whether information given under this Act is correct and to investigate suspected non-compliance with this Act. Infringement notices may be issued for suspected contraventions of civil penalty provisions of this Act. Enforceable undertakings and injunctions may be used to enforce compliance with this Act.

Details of offences, contraventions and adverse decisions, including the names of those involved, may also be publicised.

2 Section 5 (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

3 Section 5 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

4 Section 5

Insert:

compliance obligation: each of the following is a compliance obligation:

an offence against this Act;

a civil penalty provision of this Act;

5 Section 5

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of damage;

(b) definition of enforceable;

(d) definition of investigation powers;

(e) definition of investigation warrant;

(f) definition of monitoring powers;

(g) definition of monitoring warrant;

(h) definition of person assisting.

6 Section 5

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

7 Section 5 (definition of related provision)

Repeal the definition.

8 Section 5 (after paragraph (a) of the definition of relevant court)

Insert:

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia; or

9 Section 5 (definition of secure)

Repeal the definition.

10 Section 6

Repeal the section, substitute:

6 Contravening an offence provision or a civil penalty provision 1

(1) This section applies if a provision of this Act provides that a person contravening another provision of this Act (the conduct provision) commits an offence or is liable to a civil penalty.

Note: The expression this Act has an extended meaning (see the Dictionary in section 5).

For the purposes of this Act, and the Regulatory Powers Act to the extent that it relates to this Act, a reference to a contravention of an offence provision or a civil penalty provision includes a reference to a contravention of the conduct provision.

11 Subsection 7(3)

Repeal the subsection.

12 Subsection 16(5) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

13 Subsection 16(6) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

14 Subsection 16(8)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

15 Subsection 17(5) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

16 Subsection 17(6) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

17 Subsection 17(8)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

18 Subsection 18(5) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

19 Subsection 18(6) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

20 Subsection 18(8)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

21 Subsection 19(5) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

22 Subsection 19(6) (note 1)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

23 Subsection 19(8)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

24 Subsection 55(3) (note)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

25 Subsection 59(1) (note)

Repeal the note.

26 Paragraph 59(3)(b)

Omit “related provision”, substitute “compliance obligation”.

27 At the end of paragraph 59(3)(c)

Add “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

28 At the end of section 59

Add:

Powers conferred personally

Powers need not be accepted

Protection and immunity

A power conferred on an issuing officer by this section is conferred on the issuing officer:

in a personal capacity; and

not as a court or a member of a court.

The issuing officer need not accept the power conferred.

An issuing officer exercising a power conferred by this section has the same protection and immunity as if the issuing officer were exercising the power:

as the court of which the issuing officer is a member; or

as a member of the court of which the issuing officer is a member.

29 Subsection 62(3) (note)

Omit “section 144”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

30 Section 81

Omit:

Division 4 (monitoring) authorises a GEMS inspector to enter premises and exercise a range of powers (monitoring powers) for the purposes of monitoring compliance with this Act. An inspector may do so with the occupier’s consent or under a monitoring warrant (issued by a magistrate or judge (an issuing officer)). If evidence of a contravention of this Act is found, the inspector may secure the evidence for up to 24 hours (or for an extended period authorised by an issuing officer).

Division 5 (investigation) authorises a GEMS inspector to enter premises and exercise a range of powers (investigation powers) if the inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is something on the premises that is connected with a contravention of this Act. An inspector may enter the premises with the occupier’s consent or under an investigation warrant issued by an issuing officer. An investigation warrant also authorises the inspector to seize that thing, or similar things, as specified in the warrant.

Division 6 contains rules relevant to both monitoring and investigation, such as the obligations and other powers of GEMS inspectors when entering premises, and the rights and responsibilities of occupiers.

substitute:

Division 4 applies the Regulatory Powers Act to allow GEMS inspectors to enter premises under a monitoring warrant or with consent of the occupier and to exercise monitoring powers there under that Act, for the purposes of determining:

Division 5 applies the Regulatory Powers Act to allow GEMS inspectors to enter premises under an investigation warrant or with consent of the occupier and to exercise investigation powers there under that Act, for the purposes of gathering material that relates to the contravention of offence and civil penalty provisions in this Act.

whether this Act has been, or is being, complied with; or

whether information given in compliance or purported compliance with this Act is correct.

31 Section 81

Omit:

Division 9 deals with the powers of issuing officers in relation to the issue of warrants.

32 Sections 84 and 85

Repeal the sections.

33 Paragraph 86(2)(c)

Omit “related provision”, substitute “compliance obligation”.

34 Subsection 86(4)

Omit “Division 4, 5 or 6 of this Part”, substitute “the Regulatory Powers Act”.

35 Divisions 4 to 6 of Part 7

Repeal the Divisions, substitute:

87 Monitoring powers

Provisions subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether this Act has been complied with. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Information subject to monitoring

Note 1: The expression this Act has an extended meaning (see the Dictionary in section 5).

Note 2: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether the information is correct. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant

Authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Identity card for the GEMS Regulator

Relevant court

Person assisting

Use of force in executing a warrant

Extension to external Territories

A provision is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

a provision of this Act; or

(b) an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act.

(2) Information given in compliance or purported compliance with a provision of this Act is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and information mentioned in subsection (2), there are no related provisions.

(4) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector is an authorised applicant in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(5) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(6) If a person is an issuing officer for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the person is an issuing officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(7) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(8) The GEMS Regulator may, by writing, delegate one or more of his or her powers or functions as the relevant chief executive under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2), to an officer or employee of an agency (however described) of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.

However, the GEMS Regulator must not delegate a power or function, under subsection (8), to an officer or employee of an agency of a State or Territory without the agreement of the State or Territory.

A delegate of the GEMS Regulator is subject to the GEMS Regulator’s directions while exercising the delegate’s delegated powers and functions.

Despite subsection 35(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary must issue an identity card to the GEMS Regulator.

(12) If a court is a relevant court for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the court is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(13) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under that Part in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

In executing a monitoring warrant under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2):

a GEMS inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting a GEMS inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

(15) Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2), extends to every external Territory.

88 Investigation powers

Provisions subject to investigation

Note: Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant

Authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Identity card for the GEMS Regulator

Relevant court

Person assisting

Use of force in executing a warrant

Extension to external Territories

Each compliance obligation is subject to investigation under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation, there are no related provisions.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector is an authorised applicant in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector is an authorised person in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

If a person is an issuing officer for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the person is an issuing officer in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

(6) For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is the relevant chief executive in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

The GEMS Regulator may, by writing, delegate one or more of his or her powers or functions as the relevant chief executive under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation, to an officer or employee of an agency (however described) of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.

However, the GEMS Regulator must not delegate a power or function, under subsection (7), to an officer or employee of an agency of a State or Territory without the agreement of the State or Territory.

A delegate of the GEMS Regulator is subject to the GEMS Regulator’s directions while exercising the delegate’s delegated powers and functions.

Despite subsection 76(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary must issue an identity card to the GEMS Regulator.

If a court is a relevant court for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the court is a relevant court in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under that Part in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation.

In executing an investigation warrant under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a compliance obligation:

a GEMS inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting a GEMS inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a compliance obligation, extends to every external Territory.

36 Paragraph 126(1)(d)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

a GEMS product seized under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies under section 88 of this Act.

37 Division 9 of Part 7

Repeal the Division.

38 Section 128

Omit:

Division 2 allows a court to order a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for contravening a civil penalty provision of this Act.

Division 3 allows GEMS inspectors to give infringement notices for alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions of this Act. If a person does not pay an amount in accordance with the notice, the person may be required to pay a higher amount under a civil penalty order, or be subject to a criminal prosecution (if the alleged contravention also constitutes an offence).

Division 4 deals with enforceable undertakings. If a person gives an undertaking relating to complying with this Act, the undertaking may be enforced by a court order.

Division 5 allows injunctions to be sought for contraventions, or potential contraventions, of this Act.

Division 6 allows the GEMS Regulator to publicise details of enforcement action taken under this Part, including the names of persons in relation to whom the action has been taken. In addition, certain adverse decisions relating to the registration of models of GEMS products may be publicised, including the names of registrants.

substitute:

Division 2 provides that a civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act. A relevant court may order a person contravening a civil penalty provision to pay to the Commonwealth a pecuniary penalty.

Division 3 provides that infringement notices under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act may be issued for suspected contraventions of civil penalty provisions of this Act. Such a notice allows a person to pay an amount as an alternative to having court proceedings brought against the person for the contravention.

Division 4 provides that undertakings to comply with this Act may be accepted and enforced under Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act. If a person gives such an undertaking, the undertaking may be enforced by a court order.

Division 5 provides that injunctions (including interim injunctions) under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act may be used to restrain a person from contravening a provision of this Act or to compel compliance with a provision of this Act.

Division 6 allows the GEMS Regulator to publicise details of enforcement action taken under the Regulatory Powers Act, including the names of persons in relation to whom the action has been taken. In addition, certain adverse decisions relating to the registration of models of GEMS products may be publicised, including the names of registrants.

39 Divisions 2 to 5 of Part 8

Repeal the Divisions, substitute:

129 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Exceptions etc. to civil penalty provisions—burden of proof

Extension to external Territories

Liability of Crown

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

If a court is a relevant court for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the court is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

Section 96 (Exceptions etc. to civil penalty provisions—burden of proof) of the Regulatory Powers Act does not apply in relation to proceedings for a civil penalty order for a contravention of a civil penalty provision under Part 3 of this Act.

(5) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to every external Territory.

To avoid doubt, subsection 7(2) does not prevent the Crown from being liable to pay a pecuniary penalty under a civil penalty order under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to this Act.

130 Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer

Relevant chief executive

Additional matters to be included in infringement notices

Extension to external Territories

Liability of Crown

A civil penalty provision of this Act is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a GEMS inspector is an infringement officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The GEMS Regulator may, by writing, delegate one or more of his or her powers or functions as the relevant chief executive under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), to an officer or employee of an agency (however described) of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.

However, the GEMS Regulator must not delegate a power or function, under subsection (4), to an officer or employee of an agency of a State or Territory without the agreement of the State or Territory.

A delegate of the GEMS Regulator is subject to the GEMS Regulator’s directions while exercising the delegate’s delegated powers and functions.

In addition to the matters included in subsection 104(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act, an infringement notice given in relation to an alleged contravention of a provision mentioned in subsection (1) must also state that the giving of the notice and the payment of the amount payable under the notice may be publicised under section 162 of this Act.

(8) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

To avoid doubt, subsection 7(2) does not prevent the Crown from being liable to be given an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to this Act.

131 Enforceable undertakings

Enforceable provisions

Note 1: The expression this Act has an extended meaning (see the Dictionary in section 5).

Note 2: Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for accepting and enforcing undertakings relating to compliance with provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Other undertakings

Extension to external Territories

A provision is enforceable under Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

an offence against this Act; or

a civil penalty provision of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

If a court is a relevant court for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the court is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The GEMS Regulator may accept a written undertaking given by a person that the person will, in order to provide compensation for loss or damage suffered as a result of a contravention by the person of a provision mentioned in subsection (1), pay another person an amount worked out in accordance with the undertaking. The undertaking must be expressed to be an undertaking under this subsection.

The power in subsection (4) is in addition to the power of the GEMS Regulator under subsection 114(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, other than subsection 114(1), applies to an undertaking accepted under subsection (4) of this section as if it were an undertaking accepted under subsection 114(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act.

(7) Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

132 Injunctions

Enforceable provisions

Note: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Consent injunctions

Extension to external Territories

A provision is enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

an offence against Part 3 or 5 of this Act; or

a civil penalty provision of Part 3 or 5 of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the GEMS Regulator is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

If a court is a relevant court for the purposes of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the court is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

A relevant court may grant an injunction under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) by consent of all the parties to proceedings brought under that Part, whether or not the court is satisfied that section 121 of that Act applies.

(5) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

40 Paragraph 162(1)(b)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

41 Paragraph 162(1)(b)

After “provision”, insert “of this Act”.

42 Paragraph 162(1)(c)

Omit “under section 146”, substitute “, in relation to a civil penalty provision of this Act, under section 103 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

43 Paragraph 162(1)(c)

After “provision”, insert “of this Act”.

44 Paragraph 162(1)(d)

Omit “an infringement notice given under section 146”, substitute “such an infringement notice”.

45 Paragraph 162(1)(e)

Omit “that an undertaking given under section 154 by a person has been accepted”, substitute “that an undertaking, in relation to this Act, has been accepted under subsection 114(1) of the Regulatory Powers Act (including because of subsection 131(6) of this Act)”.

46 Paragraph 162(1)(f)

Omit “that an order has been made against a person under subsection 155(2) in relation to a breach of an undertaking given under section 154”, substitute “that an order has been made against a person under subsection 115(2) of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to a breach of such an undertaking”.

47 Paragraph 162(1)(g)

Omit “that an injunction under section 157”, substitute “that an injunction, in relation to this Act, under section 121 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

48 Saving provision—suppling GEMS products

Subsections 16(8), 17(8), 18(8) and 19(8) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to proceedings for a civil penalty order instituted under Division 2 of Part 8 of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule.

49 Application and saving provision—retention of GEMS products 1

(1) The amendment of paragraph 59(3)(c) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 made by this Schedule does not affect the validity of an order made under subsection 59(3) of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Subsection 59(7) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as added by this Schedule, applies in relation to a power exercised before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

50 Saving provision—identity cards

Despite the repeal of Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 made by this Schedule, that section, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a person who ceased to be a GEMS inspector before the commencement of this Schedule.section 85 of the

51 Application and saving provision—monitoring 1

(1) Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 4 of Part 7 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to the following:

(a) determining compliance with the compliance obligations (within the meaning of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012) before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule;

(b) determining whether information given before, on or after that commencement in compliance, or purported compliance, with this Act (within the meaning of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012) is correct.

(2) Sections 84 and 85 and Divisions 4 and 6 of Part 7 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

an application for a monitoring warrant made, but not decided, under that Part before that commencement;

a monitoring warrant issued under that Part before, on or after that commencement as a result of an application made before that commencement;

powers exercised, rights created and duties imposed under that Part before, on or after that commencement as a result of:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupier of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of a monitoring warrant referred to in paragraph (b);

a requirement made under subsection 118(3) of that Act before, on or after that commencement.

52 Application and saving provision—investigation 1

(1) Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 5 of Part 7 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to contraventions occurring before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Sections 84 and 85 and Divisions 5 and 6 of Part 7 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

an application for an investigation warrant made, but not decided, under that Part before that commencement;

an investigation warrant issued under that Part before, on or after that commencement as a result of an application made before that commencement;

powers exercised, rights created and duties imposed under that Part before, on or after that commencement as a result of:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupier of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of an investigation warrant referred to in paragraph (b);

things seized under that Part before, on or after that commencement;

a requirement made under subsection 118(3) of that Act before, on or after that commencement.

53 Saving provision—testing of GEMS products etc.

Despite the repeal and substitution of paragraph 126(1)(d) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 made by this Schedule, that paragraph, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a GEMS product seized under section 96 or 100 of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

54 Saving provision—issuing officers

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:Division 9 of Part 7 of the

a power conferred on an issuing officer under that Part before that commencement;

a power exercised by an issuing officer under that Part before, on or after that commencement.

55 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 2 of Part 8 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 2 of Part 8 of the

56 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 3 of Part 8 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 3 of Part 8 of the

57 Saving provision—enforceable undertakings 1

(1) Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 4 of Part 8 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to undertakings given on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

an undertaking given under that Division before the commencement of this Schedule;

an application for an order made, but not decided, under that Division before the commencement of this Schedule;

an order made under that Division before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule as a result of an application made before that commencement.

58 Application and saving provision—injunctions 1

(1) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 5 of Part 8 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 5 of Part 8 of the

59 Saving provision—publicising certain offences, contraventions and adverse decisions

Despite the amendments of paragraphs 162(1)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 made by this Schedule, those paragraphs, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

a civil penalty order made under Division 2 of Part 8 of that Act before, on or after that commencement;

an infringement notice given under section 146 of that Act before that commencement;

an undertaking given under section 154 of that Act before that commencement;

an order made under subsection 155(2) of that Act before, on or after that commencement;

an injunction granted under section 157 of that Act before, on or after that commencement.

Amendment of the Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011

Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011

1 Section 3

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of damage;

(b) definition of monitoring powers;

(d) definition of person assisting;

(e) definition of premises.

2 Section 3

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

3 Part 3 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

4 Division 2 of Part 3

Repeal the Division, substitute:

Subdivision A—Monitoring powers

13 Monitoring powers

Provisions subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether the levy law has been complied with. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Information subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether the information is correct. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant

Authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Additional monitoring powers

the additional power mentioned in subsection (13) is taken to be included in the monitoring powers under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Person assisting

Subdivision B—General provisions relating to seizure

The levy law is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

(2) Information given in compliance or purported compliance with the levy law or Division 1 of this Part is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2), there are no related provisions.

(4) If a person is an authorised person for the purposes of any provision of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the person is an authorised applicant in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(5) If a person is an authorised person for the purposes of any provision of this Act, then, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the person is an authorised person in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(6) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a magistrate is an issuing officer in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(7) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate the powers under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the levy law, or in relation to the information mentioned in subsection (2), to an APS employee in the Department.

In the exercise of a power delegated under subsection (8), a delegate is subject to the directions of the Secretary.

If the Secretary gives a direction under subsection (9) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.

(11) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2):

(a) the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

For the purposes of determining:

whether a provision of the levy law has been, or is being, complied with; or

the correctness of information mentioned in subsection (2);

The additional monitoring power is the power to seize any thing at any premises entered under section 18 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that section applies in relation to the levy law or the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(14) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an authorised person may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under that Part in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection (2).

14 Copies of seized things to be provided 1

This section applies if an authorised person seizes one or more of the following from the premises under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection 13(2) of this Act:

a document, film, computer file or other thing that can be readily copied;

a storage device, the information in which can be readily copied.

The occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier and who is present when the seizure occurs, may request the authorised person to give a copy of the thing or the information to the occupier or other person.

The authorised person must comply with the request as soon as practicable after the seizure.

However, the authorised person is not required to comply with the request if possession of the document, film, computer file, thing or information by the occupier or other person could constitute an offence against a law of the Commonwealth.

15 Receipts for seized things 1

The authorised person must provide a receipt for a thing that is seized under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection 13(2) of this Act.

One receipt may cover 2 or more things seized.

16 Return of seized things 1

The Secretary must take reasonable steps to return a thing seized under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection 13(2) of this Act, when the earliest of the following happens:

the reason for the thing’s seizure no longer exists;

it is decided that the thing is not to be used in evidence;

the period of 60 days after the thing’s seizure ends.

Note: See subsections (2) and (3) for exceptions to this rule.

Exceptions

Return of thing

Subsection (1):

is subject to any contrary order of a court; and

does not apply if the thing:

is forfeited or forfeitable to the Commonwealth; or

is the subject of a dispute as to ownership.

The Secretary is not required to take reasonable steps to return a thing because of paragraph (1)(c) if:

proceedings in respect of which the thing may afford evidence were instituted before the end of the 60 days and those proceedings (and any appeal from those proceedings) have not been completed; or

the thing may continue to be retained because of an order under section 17; or

the Commonwealth or the Secretary is otherwise authorised (by a law, or an order of a court, of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory) to retain, destroy, dispose of or otherwise deal with the thing.

A thing that is required to be returned under this section must be returned to the person from whom it was seized (or to the owner if that person is not entitled to possess it).

17 Magistrate may permit a thing to be retained 1

The Secretary may apply to a magistrate for an order permitting the retention of a thing seized under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection 13(2) of this Act, for a further period if proceedings in respect of which the thing may afford evidence have not commenced before the end of:

60 days after the seizure; or

a period previously specified in an order of a magistrate under this section.

Before making the application, the Secretary must:

take reasonable steps to discover who has an interest in the retention of the thing; and

if it is practicable to do so, notify each person whom the Secretary believes to have such an interest of the proposed application.

Any person notified under paragraph (2)(b) is entitled to be heard in relation to the application.

Order to retain thing

The magistrate may order that the thing may continue to be retained for a period specified in the order if the magistrate is satisfied that it is necessary for the thing to continue to be retained:

for the purposes of an investigation as to the existence or amount of a liability under the levy law; or

to enable evidence of such a liability to be secured for the purposes of recovering levy or late payment penalty.

The period specified must not exceed 3 years.

18 Disposal of things 1

The Secretary may dispose of a thing seized under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the levy law and to the information mentioned in subsection 13(2) of this Act, if:

the Secretary has taken reasonable steps to return the thing to a person; and

either:

the Secretary has been unable to locate the person; or

the person has refused to take possession of the thing.

The Secretary may dispose of the thing in such manner as the Secretary thinks appropriate.

19 Compensation for acquisition of property 1

If the operation of section 18 would result in an acquisition of property from a person otherwise than on just terms, the Commonwealth is liable to pay a reasonable amount of compensation to the person.

If the Commonwealth and the person do not agree on the amount of the compensation, the person may institute proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, for the recovery from the Commonwealth of such reasonable amount of compensation as the court determines.

In this section:

acquisition of property has the same meaning as in paragraph 51(xxxi) of the Constitution.

just terms has the same meaning as in paragraph 51(xxxi) of the Constitution.

5 Section 38

Repeal the section.

6 Application and saving provision—monitoring 1

(1) Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 2 of Part 3 of the Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011, applies in relation to the following:

determining whether the levy law has been complied with before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule;

(b) determining whether information given in compliance, or purported compliance, with the levy law or Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011 before, on or after that commencement is correct.Division 1 of Part 3 of the

(2) Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:Division 2 of Part 3 and section 38 of the

an application for a monitoring warrant made, but not decided, under that Part before that commencement;

a monitoring warrant issued under that Part before, on or after that commencement as a result of an application made before that commencement;

powers exercised, rights created and duties imposed under that Part before, on or after that commencement in relation to:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupier of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of a monitoring warrant referred to in paragraph (b);

things secured or seized under that Part before, on or after that commencement;

a requirement made under subsection 18(3) of that Act before, on or after that commencement;

a power conferred on a magistrate under that Part before that commencement;

a power exercised by a magistrate under that Part before, on or after that commencement.

7 Saving provision—identity cards

Despite the repeal of Horse Disease Response Levy Collection Act 2011 made by this Schedule, that section, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a person who ceased to be an authorised person before that commencement.section 38 of the

Amendment of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

1 Section 6

Omit:

Part 4 provides for inspectors to exercise monitoring, investigation and enforcement powers for the purposes of this Act.

substitute:

Part 4 applies the Regulatory Powers Act to enable inspectors to exercise monitoring, investigation and enforcement powers for the purposes of this Act.

2 Section 7 (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

3 Section 7 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

4 Section 7

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of contravention;

(b) definition of damage;

(d) definition of evidential material;

(e) definition of investigation powers;

(f) definition of investigation warrant;

(g) definition of issuing officer;

(h) definition of monitoring powers;

(i) definition of monitoring warrant;

(j) definition of occupier;

(k) definition of person assisting;

(l) definition of premises.

5 Section 7

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

6 Section 7 (definition of relevant court)

Repeal the definition.

7 Section 20

Repeal the section.

8 Divisions 2 to 6 of Part 4

Repeal the Divisions, substitute:

21 Monitoring powers

Provisions subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether this Act has been complied with. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Information subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether the information is correct. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant and authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Additional monitoring powers

the additional power mentioned in subsection (11) is taken to be included in the monitoring powers under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Person assisting

Does not extend to external Territories

A provision is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

a provision of this Act; or

(b) an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act.

Information given in compliance or purported compliance with a provision of this Act is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2), there are no related provisions.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is both an authorised applicant and an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an issuing officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2):

a magistrate;

a Judge of a court of a State or Territory;

if a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia has consented to act as an issuing officer for the purposes of this Act and that consent is in force—the Judge.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department the Secretary’s powers under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under subsection (6) must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2):

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

For the purposes of determining:

whether a provision mentioned in subsection (1) has been, or is being, complied with; or

the correctness of information mentioned in subsection (2);

The additional monitoring power is the power to sample any thing at any premises entered under section 18 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that section applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) or the information mentioned in subsection (2).

An authorised person may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2), does not extend to the external Territories.

22 Investigation powers

Provisions subject to investigation

Note: Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant and authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Additional investigation power

Use of force in executing a warrant

Person assisting

Does not extend to external Territories

A provision is subject to investigation under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

an offence against this Act; or

a civil penalty provision of this Act; or

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1), there are no related provisions.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is both an authorised applicant and an authorised person in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an issuing officer in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

a magistrate;

a Judge of a court of a State or Territory;

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department the Secretary’s powers and functions under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under subsection (6) must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

The additional power mentioned in subsection (10) is taken to be included in the investigation powers under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

The additional investigation power is the power to sample any thing on premises entered under section 48 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that section applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

In executing an investigation warrant under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

an authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting the authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

An authorised person may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), does not extend to the external Territories.

23 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Does not extend to external Territories

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(4) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, does not extend to the external Territories.

24 Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Infringement officer

Relevant chief executive

Does not extend to external Territories

The following provisions are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act:

a strict liability offence against this Act;

a civil penalty provision of this Act;

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is an infringement officer in relation the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department the Secretary’s powers and functions as the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under subsection (4) must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), does not extend to the external Territories.

9 Saving provision—identity cards

Despite the repeal of Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 made by this Schedule, that section, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a person who ceased to be an inspector before that commencement.section 20 of the

10 Application and saving provision—monitoring and investigation 1

(1) Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 2 of Part 4 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 applies in relation to:

(a) determining whether a provision mentioned in subsection 21(1) of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been complied with before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule; and

(b) determining whether information given in compliance, or purported compliance, with a provision of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule is correct.

(2) Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 3 of Part 4 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection 22(1) of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, if the suspected contravention of the provision occurred before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(3) Divisions 2 to 4 of Part 4 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

an application for a warrant made, but not decided, under the relevant Division before the commencement of this Schedule;

a warrant issued, or completed and signed, under the relevant Division before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule as a result of an application made before that commencement;

powers exercised, rights created and duties imposed, under the relevant Division before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule in relation to:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupiers of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of a warrant referred to in paragraph (b);

things secured or seized under the relevant Division before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule;

a requirement made under section 54 of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

11 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 4 of Part 4 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 5 of Part 4 of the

12 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 5 of Part 4 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of provisions mentioned in subsection 24(1) of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply in relation to alleged contraventions of offence and civil penalty provisions in that Act, and alleged contraventions of provisions of the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relate to that Act, occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 6 of Part 4 of the

Amendment of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989

Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989

1 Subsection 5(1) (at the end of the definition of exempt information)

Add:

Note: See also subsection 89(3).

2 Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

3 Section 76

After “under this Act” (first occurring), insert “or the Regulatory Powers Act as that Act applies in relation to this Act or the regulations”.

4 Paragraph 76(a)

After “under this Act”, insert “or the Regulatory Powers Act as that Act applies in relation to this Act or the regulations”.

5 Section 83

Repeal the section, substitute:

83 Injunctions

Enforceable provisions

Note: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Additional matters relevant to court’s power to grant injunctions

Extension to external Territories

A provision is enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

an offence against this Act or the regulations; or

(b) an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act or the regulations.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Minister;

any other person.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

The power of a relevant court under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), to grant an injunction restraining a person from engaging in conduct may be exercised whether or not conduct of that kind constitutes a serious and immediate risk of adverse health effects or adverse environmental effects.

The power of a relevant court under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), to grant an injunction requiring a person to do a thing may be exercised whether or not there is a serious and immediate risk of adverse health effects or adverse environmental effects if the person refuses or fails to do that thing.

Subsections (4) and (5) are in addition to, and do not limit, subsections 124(1) and (2) of the Regulatory Powers Act.

(7) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

6 Sections 85 to 88

Repeal the sections, substitute:

85 Monitoring powers

Provisions subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether this Act and the regulations have been complied with. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Information subject to monitoring

Note: Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for monitoring whether the information is correct. It includes powers of entry and inspection.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant

Authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Person assisting

Use of force in executing a warrant

Additional monitoring powers

the additional powers mentioned in subsection (13) are taken to be included in the monitoring powers under Part 2 of the Act.

Extension to external Territories

The following provisions are subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act:

the provisions of this Act and the regulations;

(b) an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act or the regulations.

Information given in compliance or purported compliance with a provision of this Act or the regulations is subject to monitoring under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is an authorised applicant in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a magistrate is an issuing officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

(7) For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Director is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

The Director may, in writing, delegate the Director’s powers and functions under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2) to:

(a) a person whose classification level appears in Group 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 to the Classification Rules under the Public Service Act 1999; or

a person who is acting in a position usually occupied by a person with a classification level of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a).

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

For the purposes of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under that Part in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2).

In executing a monitoring warrant under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) or the information mentioned in subsection (2):

an inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting an inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

For the purposes of determining:

whether a provision mentioned in subsection (1) has been, or is being, complied with; or

the correctness of information mentioned in subsection (2);

The additional monitoring powers are the powers to take and keep samples of any substance at any premises entered under section 18 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that section applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) or the information mentioned in subsection (2).

Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) and the information mentioned in subsection (2), extends to every external Territory.

86 Investigation powers

Provisions subject to investigation

Note: Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant

Authorised person

Issuing officer

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Person assisting

Use of force in executing a warrant

Extension to external Territories

The following provisions are subject to investigation under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act:

an offence against this Act or the regulations;

(b) an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act or the regulations.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is an authorised applicant in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an inspector is an authorised person in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a magistrate is an issuing officer in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

(6) For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Director is the relevant chief executive in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

The Director may, in writing, delegate the Director’s powers and functions under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) to:

(a) a person whose classification level appears in Group 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 to the Classification Rules under the Public Service Act 1999; or

a person who is acting in a position usually occupied by a person with a classification level of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a).

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

An inspector may be assisted by other persons in exercising powers or performing functions or duties under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

In executing an investigation warrant under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

an inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting an inspector may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

(11) Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

7 Section 89

Repeal the section, substitute:

89 Exempt information given to inspectors 1

If:

an inspector enters premises under Part 2 or 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsections 85(1) and 86(1) of this Act, and the information mentioned in subsection 85(2) of this Act; and

the inspector asks the occupier of the premises, or requires any person on the premises, to answer any question or produce any document;

the occupier or person may apply to the Director, in the approved form, for one or more of the following to be treated as exempt information under section 75:

specified information given in answer to the question;

specified information in the document;

specified information obtained by the inspector, or a person assisting the inspector, because of that entry or of the exercise of powers under that Part as a result of that entry.

Before making such an application, the occupier of the premises, or the person on the premises, may inform the inspector of:

the occupier’s or person’s intention to make such an application; and

(b) the information (the prospective information) to be specified in such an application.

If the occupier of the premises, or the person on the premises, so informs the inspector, the prospective information is taken to be exempt information for the purposes of this Act until whichever of the following occurs first:

the occupier or person makes the application;

the end of the period of 7 days beginning on the day the inspector was so informed.

8 Section 104

Omit “sections 83 and 105”, substitute “section 105”.

9 Application and saving provision—injunctions 1

(1) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.

10 Saving provision—identity cards

Despite the repeal of Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 made by this Schedule, that section, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a person who ceased to be an inspector before that commencement.section 85 of the

11 Application and saving provisions—monitoring and investigation 1

(1) Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 3 of Part 4 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, applies in relation to:

(a) determining whether a provision mentioned in subsection 85(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 has been complied with before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule; and

(b) determining whether information given in compliance or purported compliance with a provision of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, or the regulations under that Act, before on or after the commencement of this Schedule is correct.

(2) Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 4 of Part 4 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection 86(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, if the suspected contravention of the provision occurred before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(3) Sections 85 to 88 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

an application for a warrant made, but not decided, under section 86 or 87 of that Act before that commencement;

a warrant issued under section 86 or 87 of that Act before, on or after that commencement as a result of an application made before that commencement;

powers exercised under section 86 or 87 of that Act before, on or after that commencement in relation to:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupier of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of a warrant referred to in paragraph (b);

things seized under section 87 of that Act before, on or after that commencement;

a requirement made under subsection 88(1) of that Act before, on or after that commencement.

12 Saving provision—exempt information 1

(1) Information that is exempt information immediately before the commencement of this Schedule because of an application under paragraph 89(1)(d) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 continues to be exempt information on and after that commencement.

If:

(a) before the commencement of this Schedule, an application was made under paragraph 89(1)(d) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989; but

the application was not finalised before that commencement;

then that Act, as in force immediately before that commencement, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to:

then:

that application; and

information that is exempt information as a result of that application.

If:

(a) before the commencement of this Schedule, a person informed an inspector under paragraph 89(1)(e) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 of the person’s intention to make an application; but

before that commencement, the application had not been made and the 7-day period mentioned in paragraph 89(2)(b) of that Act had not ended;

that Act, as in force immediately before that commencement, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the informing of the inspector; and

in particular, the person may make an application on or after that commencement under paragraph 89(1)(d) of that Act as in force immediately before that commencement.

13 Saving provision—regulations

The amendments of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 made by this Schedule do not affect the continuity of regulations that were made for the purposes of section 110 of that Act and were in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule.

Amendment of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

1 Subsection 3(3)

Repeal the subsection.

2 Section 6 (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

3 Section 6 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

4 Section 6 (definition of infringement notice)

Repeal the definition.

5 Section 6 (definition of involved in)

Repeal the definition.

6 Section 6

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

7 At the end of subsection 127(1)

Add “, or the Regulatory Powers Act as that Act applies in relation to this Act”.

8 Paragraph 127(2)(d)

After “for the purposes of this Act”, insert “, or the Regulatory Powers Act as that Act applies in relation to this Act”.

9 Subsection 128(1)

After “under this Act” (first occurring), insert “or the Regulatory Powers Act as that Act applies in relation to this Act”.

10 Section 140

Omit “Civil penalty orders may be sought in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions”, substitute “Civil penalty orders may be sought under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act in relation to contraventions of the civil penalty provisions of this Act”.

11 Section 140

After “Division 5 deals with infringement notices.”, insert “An infringement notice may be issued under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act for an alleged contravention of a civil penalty provision of this Act.”.

12 Section 140

After “a civil penalty order”, insert “under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

13 Section 145

Repeal the section.

14 Section 146

Omit “A provision referred to in column 1 of an item in the table is a civil penalty provision.”, substitute “A provision referred to in column 1 of an item in the table is a civil penalty provision, and the pecuniary penalty for the civil penalty provision is that specified in column 2 of that item.”.

15 Section 146 (table, heading to column 2)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

16 At the end of section 146

Add:

Note: Under subsection 82(5) of the Regulatory Powers Act the pecuniary penalty imposed must be no more than that specified (or, for a body corporate, no more than 5 times that specified).

17 Sections 147 to 155

Repeal the sections, substitute:

147 Civil penalty orders

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Delegation

Territories of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Liability of Crown

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Secretary;

the Fair Work Ombudsman.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate the Secretary’s powers and functions under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, to:

the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

the Chief Executive Medicare; or

an SES employee or an acting SES employee.

(5) If the Secretary delegates any of the Secretary’s powers or functions under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, to the Chief Executive Centrelink, the Chief Executive Centrelink cannot, despite any provision in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997, delegate the power to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of that Act) who is neither:

an SES employee; nor

an acting SES employee.

(6) If the Secretary delegates any of the Secretary’s powers or functions under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, to the Chief Executive Medicare, the Chief Executive Medicare cannot, despite any provision in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973, delegate the power to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of that Act) who is neither:

an SES employee; nor

an acting SES employee.

Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to the Territory of Christmas Island and the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

To avoid doubt, subsection 3(2) does not prevent the Crown from being liable to pay a pecuniary penalty under a civil penalty order under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

18 Paragraph 156(1)(a)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act”.

19 Subsection 156(6)

After “civil penalty order”, insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

20 Division 5 of Part 4-2

Repeal the Division, substitute:

159 Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.

Infringement officer and relevant chief executive for the provisions mentioned in subsection (1)

Further provisions subject to an infringement notice

Infringement officer and relevant chief executive for the provisions mentioned in subsection (3)

Time limit for giving an infringement notice

Amount to be stated in infringement notice

Delegation

Territories of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

The following civil penalty provisions of this Act are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act:

subsection 82(2) (which deals with notifying the Secretary if certain events happen);

section 103 (which deals with responding to an employer determination);

subsection 105(3) (which deals with giving bank account and pay cycle information etc. after a review);

subsection 157(4), in relation to a compliance notice given to a person by the Secretary.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is an infringement officer and the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The following civil penalty provisions of this Act are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act:

subsection 70(2) (which deals with unauthorised deductions from instalments);

subsection 72(1), (2) or (3) (which deals with when an employer pays instalments);

section 74 (which deals with the method of payment of instalments payable by an employer);

section 80 (which deals with giving a person a record of a payment);

subsection 81(1) or (2) (which deals with keeping records);

subsection 157(4), in relation to a compliance notice given to a person by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Fair Work Ombudsman is an infringement officer and the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (3).

Despite subsection 103(2) of the Regulatory Powers Act, an infringement notice given in relation to a failure to comply with a compliance notice under subsection 157(4) must be given within 12 months of the day on which the 14-day period referred to in subsection 157(3) of this Act ends.

Despite subsections 104(2) and (3) of the Regulatory Powers Act, the amount to be stated in an infringement notice for the purposes of paragraph 104(1)(f) of that Act in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) must be:

if the infringement notice is given to a body corporate for a single contravention:

in relation to a contravention of 15 penalty units; andsection 80 (which deals with giving a person a record of payments) or subsection 81(1) or (2) (which deals with keeping records)—

in relation to a contravention of a compliance notice given in relation to a contravention of 15 penalty units; andsection 80 or subsection 81(1) or (2)—

iii

otherwise—30 penalty units; or

if the infringement notice is given to a person other than a body corporate for a single contravention:

in relation to a contravention of 3 penalty units; andsection 80 (which deals with giving a person a record of payments) or subsection 81(1) or (2) (which deals with keeping records)—

in relation to a contravention of a compliance notice given in relation to a contravention of 3 penalty units; andsection 80 or subsection 81(1) or (2)—

iii

otherwise—6 penalty units; or

if the infringement notice is given to a person (whether or not a body corporate) for a number of contraventions—the number of penalty units worked out by multiplying the penalty units for a single contravention (worked out under paragraph (a) or (b)) by the number of alleged contraventions to which the notice relates.

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate the Secretary’s powers and functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3), to:

the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

the Chief Executive Medicare; or

an SES employee or an acting SES employee.

(8) If the Secretary delegates any of the Secretary’s powers or functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3), to the Chief Executive Centrelink, the Chief Executive Centrelink cannot, despite any provision in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997, delegate the power to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of that Act) who is neither:

an SES employee; nor

an acting SES employee.

(9) If the Secretary delegates any of the Secretary’s powers or functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) or (3), to the Chief Executive Medicare, the Chief Executive Medicare cannot, despite any provision in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973, delegate the power to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of that Act) who is neither:

an SES employee; nor

an acting SES employee.

Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsections (1) and (3), extends to the Territory of Christmas Island and the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

21 At the end of section 201A

Add “under the Regulatory Powers Act”.

22 Subsection 303(1)

Omit “Divisions 3 and 5 of Part 4-2 and”.

23 Subsection 303(1)

Omit “which deal with civil penalty orders, infringement notices and”, substitute “which deals with”.

24 Subsection 303(2)

Omit “Divisions 3 and 5 of Part 4-2 and”.

25 Subsection 303(2)

Omit “which deal with civil penalty orders, infringement notices and”, substitute “which deals with”.

26 Subsections 303(3), (3A) and (3B)

Repeal the subsections.

27 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies in relation to Division 3 of Part 4-2 of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 3 of Part 4-2 of the

28 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies in relation to Division 5 of Part 4-2 of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to alleged contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Division 5 of Part 4-2 of the

Amendment of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

1 Section 3

Omit:

Chapter 6 deals with the role of the courts in proceedings that relate to security interests in personal property. It confers jurisdiction on courts and provides rules for the transfer of proceedings between courts. It also describes the Registrar’s role in judicial proceedings and contains provisions about proceedings for contravention of a civil penalty provision.

substitute:

Chapter 6 deals with the role of the courts in proceedings that relate to security interests in personal property. It confers jurisdiction on courts and provides rules for the transfer of proceedings between courts. It also describes the Registrar’s role in judicial proceedings and applies Parts 4 and 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act to enable contraventions of civil penalty provisions to be enforced.

2 Section 10 (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Section 10 (definition of evidential burden)

Repeal the definition.

4 Section 10

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

5 Subsections 151(1) and (2) (penalty)

Repeal the penalty, substitute:

Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

6 Subsection 151(4)

Repeal the subsection.

7 Subsection 172(3) (penalty)

Repeal the penalty, substitute:

Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

8 Subsection 172(4)

Repeal the subsection.

9 Subsection 195A(4) (penalty)

Repeal the penalty, substitute:

Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

10 Section 204

Omit:

Part 6.3 deals with proceedings for contravention of a civil penalty provision.

substitute:

Part 6.3 applies Parts 4 and 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, which deal with proceedings for contravention of a civil penalty provision and enforceable undertakings.

11 Subsection 206(6)

Omit “(civil penalty proceedings)”, substitute “(civil penalties and enforceable undertakings)”.

12 Part 6.3

Repeal the Part, substitute:

220 Guide to this Part

This Part applies Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act to enable the Registrar to enforce civil penalty provisions, and Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act to enable the Registrar to accept an enforceable undertaking.

On application by the Registrar, a relevant court can order the payment of a civil penalty for a breach of a civil penalty provision.

The Registrar may accept a written undertaking for the payment of a specified amount to the Commonwealth within a specified period. The undertaking is given by a person who has taken action that contravenes a civil penalty provision.

221 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Registrar is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

(4) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to Norfolk Island and such other external Territories (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of section 7.

222 Enforceable undertakings

Enforceable provisions

Note: Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for accepting and enforcing undertakings relating to compliance with provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

(1) Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Registrar is an authorised person in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court;

a court of a State or Territory that has jurisdiction in relation to matters arising under this Act.

(4) Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to Norfolk Island and such other external Territories (if any) as are prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of section 7.

13 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 221 of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Divisions 1 to 3 of Personal Property Securities Act 2009, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continue to apply on and after the commencement of this Schedule in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before that commencement.Part 6.3 of the

14 Application and saving provision—enforceable undertakings 1

(1) Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 222 of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009, applies in relation to undertakings given on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Personal Property Securities Act 2009, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after the commencement in relation to the following:Division 4 of Part 6.3 of the

an undertaking given before the commencement of this Schedule;

an application for an order made, but not decided, under subsection 231(1) of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule;

an order made under subsection 231(2) of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule as a result of an application made before that commencement.

Amendment of the Privacy Act 1988

Privacy Act 1988

1 Subsection 6(1) (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

2 Subsection 6(1) (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

4 Subparagraph 25(1)(a)(i)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

a civil penalty order has been made under subsection 82(3) of the Regulatory Powers Act against the entity for a contravention of a civil penalty provision of this Act (other than section 13G); or

5 Subparagraph 25A(1)(a)(i)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

a civil penalty order has been made under subsection 82(3) of the Regulatory Powers Act against the entity for a contravention of a civil penalty provision of this Act (other than section 13G); or

6 Division 3B of Part IV

Repeal the Division.

7 Part VIB

Repeal the Part, substitute:

80U Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Commissioner is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

(4) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to every external Territory.

80V Enforceable undertakings

Enforceable provisions

Note: Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for accepting and enforcing undertakings relating to compliance with provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Enforceable undertaking may be published on the Commissioner’s website

Extension to external Territories

The provisions of this Act are enforceable under Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Commissioner is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

The Commissioner may publish an undertaking given in relation to the provision on the Commissioner’s website.

Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

80W Injunctions

Enforceable provisions

Note: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

(1) The provisions of this Act are enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following persons is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Commissioner;

any other person.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court;

the Federal Circuit Court.

(4) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

8 Section 98

Repeal the section.

9 Section 99A

After “civil penalty order” (wherever occurring), insert “under the Regulatory Powers Act (as it applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act)”.

10 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 1 of Part VIB of the Privacy Act 1988, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Privacy Act 1988, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Part VIB of the

11 Application and saving provision—enforceable undertakings 1

(1) Part 6 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 80V of the Privacy Act 1988, applies in relation to undertakings given on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Privacy Act 1988, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:Division 3B of Part IV of the

an undertaking given before the commencement of this Schedule;

an application for an order made, but not decided, under subsection 33F(1) of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule;

an order made under subsection 33F(2) of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule as a result of an application made before that commencement.

12 Application and saving provision—injunctions 1

(1) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Division 2 of Part VIB of the Privacy Act 1988, applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Section 98 of the Privacy Act 1988, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.

Amendment of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011

Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011

1 Subsection 4(1) (definition of civil penalty order)

Repeal the definition.

2 Subsection 4(1) (definition of civil penalty provision)

Repeal the definition, substitute:

civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.

3 Subsection 4(1)

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of evidential burden;

(b) definition of evidential material;

(d) definition of issuing officer;

(e) definition of person assisting.

4 Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

5 Subsection 4(1)

Repeal the following definitions:

(a) definition of search powers;

(b) definition of warrant.

6 Subsection 7(1)

Omit “(1) For”, substitute “For”.

7 Subsection 7(2)

Repeal the subsection.

8 Subsection 9(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

This Act does not make the Crown liable to be prosecuted for an offence.

9 Section 30

Omit:

It is up to the Commonwealth to decide whether to prosecute a person for one of the offences or bring proceedings in relation to the contravention of the civil penalty provision. (Division 2 of Part 2 of Chapter 5 has rules about bringing civil proceedings and criminal proceedings.)

substitute:

It is up to the Commonwealth to decide whether to prosecute a person for one of the offences or bring proceedings in relation to the contravention of the civil penalty provision. (Division 3 of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act has rules about bringing civil proceedings and criminal proceedings.)

10 Subsections 31(5) and 32(6) (notes)

Omit “section 98”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

11 Subsection 32(7)

Repeal the subsection.

12 Subsections 33(5), 34(5) and 35(5) (notes)

Omit “section 98”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

13 Subsection 35(6)

Repeal the subsection.

14 Subsections 36(6), 37(4) and 38(5) (notes)

Omit “section 98”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

15 Subsection 38(6)

Repeal the subsection.

16 Subsections 39(4), 40(5) and 41(6) (notes)

Omit “section 98”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

17 Subsection 41(7)

Repeal the subsection.

18 Subsections 42(5), 43(5), 44(5), 45(5), 46(6), 47(5) and 48(6) (notes)

Omit “section 98”, substitute “section 94 of the Regulatory Powers Act”.

19 Subsection 48(7)

Repeal the subsection.

20 Subsection 49(1)

Omit “(1) Subsection”, substitute “Subsection”.

21 Subsection 49(2)

Repeal the subsection.

22 Section 51

Repeal the section, substitute:

51 Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Chapter:

This Chapter applies the Regulatory Powers Act to enable authorised officers to enter premises and exercise investigation powers to determine whether there has been a contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or an offence against the Crimes Act 1914 or the Criminal Code that relates to this Act.

Entry must be with the consent of the occupier of the premises or under an investigation warrant.

An authorised officer exercising investigation powers may be assisted by other persons if that assistance is necessary and reasonable.

An authorised officer can require information or documents to be produced under Part 3 of this Chapter.

Authorised officers are appointed by the Secretary.

23 Part 2 of Chapter 4

Repeal the Part, substitute:

52 Investigation powers

Provisions subject to investigation

Note: Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for investigating whether a provision has been contravened. It includes powers of entry, search and seizure.

Related provisions

Authorised applicant and authorised person

Issuing officer

Note: Subsection 75(3) of the Regulatory Powers Act confers protection and immunity on a judge exercising the powers of an issuing officer.

Relevant chief executive

Relevant court

Additional investigation powers

Use of force in executing a warrant

Person assisting

Self-incrimination

Extension to external Territories

A provision is subject to investigation under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is:

an offence against this Act; or

a civil penalty provision of this Act; or

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an authorised officer is both an authorised applicant and an authorised person in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a person is an issuing officer in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1) if:

the person is:

a Judge of a court created by the Parliament; or

a Deputy President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal; or

iii

a non-presidential member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal who is enrolled as a legal practitioner of the High Court, or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, and has been so enrolled for at least 5 years; and

the person has consented to exercise powers conferred by that Part in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1); and

the Attorney-General has, by writing, nominated the person to exercise those powers.

An issuing officer who is a Deputy President or non-presidential member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal exercising a power conferred by Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1), has the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

In exercising powers or functions delegated under subsection (7), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

For the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

The additional power mentioned in subsection (11) is taken to be included in the investigation powers under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

The additional investigation power is the power to take samples of evidential material on premises entered under section 48 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that section applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

In executing an investigation warrant under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):

an authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

a person assisting the authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

Despite section 47 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a person is not excused from giving information, producing a document or answering a question under subsection 54(3) of the Regulatory Powers Act, as Part 3 of that Act applies in relation to this Act, on the ground that the information, the production of the document, or answer to the question, might tend to incriminate the person or expose the person to a penalty.

However, in the case of an individual none of the following is admissible in evidence against the individual in criminal proceedings:

the information given, the document produced or the answer given;

giving the information, producing the document or answering the question;

any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information, producing the document or answering the question.

Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

24 Subsection 80(2) (note)

Repeal the note.

25 At the end of Part 3 of Chapter 4

Add:

80A Self-incrimination 1

A person is not excused from giving information, producing a document or answering a question under subsection 80(2) on the ground that the information, the production of the document, or answer to the question, might tend to incriminate the person or expose the person to a penalty.

However, in the case of an individual none of the following is admissible in evidence against the individual in criminal proceedings:

the information given, the document produced or the answer given;

giving the information, producing the document or answering the question;

any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information, producing the document or answering the question.

26 Part 4 of Chapter 4 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

27 Sections 82 and 83

Repeal the sections.

28 Section 84

Repeal the section, substitute:

84 Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Chapter:

• This Chapter provides for civil penalty orders for contraventions of civil penalty provisions and for infringement notices.

• A civil penalty provision is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act (see section 85).

• A civil penalty order may be sought from the Federal Court of Australia for the contravention of a civil penalty provision.

• A strict liability offence is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act (see section 86).

• A person can be given an infringement notice for an alleged contravention of a strict liability offence. The person can choose to pay an amount as an alternative to proceedings being brought against the person in relation to the alleged contravention. However, if the person chooses not to do so, proceedings can be brought against the person in relation to the alleged contravention.

29 Parts 2 and 3 of Chapter 5

Repeal the Parts, substitute:

85 Civil penalty provisions

Enforceable civil penalty provisions

Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.

Authorised applicant

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

Liability of Crown

Each civil penalty provision in this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.

For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:

the Federal Court of Australia;

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions in this Act, extends to every external Territory.

Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions in this Act, does not make the Crown liable to be subject to civil proceedings for a contravention of a civil penalty provision.

86 Infringement notices

Provisions subject to an infringement notice

Infringement officer

Relevant chief executive

Extension to external Territories

Liability of Crown

A strict liability offence against Chapter 3 is subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, an authorised officer is an infringement officer in relation to the offences mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Secretary is the relevant chief executive in relation to the offences mentioned in subsection (1).

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department the Secretary’s powers and functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act as the relevant chief executive officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

In exercising powers or functions delegated under subsection (4), the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.

Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the offences mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the offences mentioned in subsection (1), does not make the Crown liable to be given an infringement notice.

30 Saving provision—identity cards

Despite the repeal of Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 made by this Schedule, that section, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to a person who ceased to be an authorised officer before that commencement.section 82 of the

31 Application and saving provision—investigation 1

(1) Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under Part 2 of Chapter 4 of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection 52(1) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, if the suspected contravention of the provision occurred before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Chapter 4 of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to the following:

an application for a warrant made, but not decided, under subsection 75(1) of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule;

a warrant issued under subsection 75(2) of that Act, or completed and signed under subsection 76(4) of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule as a result of an application made before that day;

powers exercised, rights created and duties imposed, under Part 2 of Chapter 4 of that Act before, on or after the commencement of this Schedule in relation to:

an entry onto premises before that commencement with the consent of the occupiers of the premises; or

an entry onto premises before, on or after that commencement as a result of a warrant referred to in paragraph (b); or

iii

things secured or seized under Division 1 or 3 of Part 2 of Chapter 4 before the commencement of this Schedule; or

a requirement made under subsection 58(2) of that Act before the commencement of this Schedule.

32 Application and saving provision—civil penalties 1

(1) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 85 of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, applies in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions of civil penalty provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Part 2 of Chapter 5 of the

33 Application and saving provision—infringement notices 1

(1) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 86 of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, applies in relation to alleged contraventions of provisions mentioned in subsection 86(1) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to alleged contraventions of strict liability offence provisions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.Part 3 of Chapter 5 of the

Amendment of the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995

1 Section 3

Insert:

Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.

2 Section 16

Repeal the section, substitute:

16 Injunctions

Enforceable provisions

Note 1: The expression offence against this Act has an extended meaning (see section 3).

Note 2: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.

Authorised person

Relevant court

Extension to external Territories

A provision is enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act if it is an offence against this Act.

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Minister is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

The Minister may, in writing, delegate the Minister’s powers and functions as an authorised person to an officer of the Department in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Federal Court of Australia is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

(5) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to every external Territory.

3 Application and saving provision—injunctions 1

(1) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, as that Part applies under section 16 of the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995, applies in relation to contraventions occurring on or after the commencement of this Schedule.

(2) Section 16 of the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995, as in force immediately before the commencement of this Schedule, applies on and after that commencement in relation to contraventions occurring before the commencement of this Schedule.

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