Ozone

Ozone Depleting Substances and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases

The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (the Act) and its Regulations help ensure Australia meets legal obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Legislation, Ozone Depleting Substances & Synthetic Greenhouse Gases

The Act controls the manufacture, import and export of all ozone depleting substances (ODSs) and synthetic greenhouse gases (SGGs) while the Regulations control major end-uses.

Treaties & legislation

National regulations

Ozone depleting substances

Synthetic greenhouse gases

Licences and reporting requirements

A licence is required to import, export or manufacture ODSs and SGGs and to import refrigeration and airconditioning equipment containing an HFC or HCFC refrigerant.

Licences

Importing guidelines

Exemptions

Ozone science research and resources

Find out more about the ozone layer and ozone depletion.

Ozone science and research

Resources

Latest news

New application fees for handling licences and trading authorisations

From 1 January 2013, application fees have increased for handling licences, trading authorisations, and some additional categories of domestic handling approvals.

Antarctic ozone hole reports

OMI ozone hole image

Read reports prepared by CSIRO on the formation and progress of the Antarctic Ozone Hole between September and December each year.

Importing into Australia

Importing a car, boat, caravan or fridge into Australia?
A licence may be required.