Tag: Enforcement

Repairer penalised for possession of outlawed disposable R134a cylinders

An automotive mechanic in Victoria caught with 26 disposable cylinders of R134a has been fined under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations. Disposable cylinders containing scheduled substances such as R134a are banned in Australia. Inspectors from the Department of the Environment and Energy executed a search warrant on the Victorian workshop premises … Continue reading Repairer penalised for possession of outlawed disposable R134a cylinders

Major auto retailer cops heavy fine for importing a bus containing R134a without a permit

Importing a bus with an air-conditioning system containing R134a has landed a “major automotive retailer” in hot water. The News South Wales-based business copped a $12,600 fine under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act for bringing in equipment charged with a controlled refrigerant without an appropriate licence. According to The Department, the … Continue reading Major auto retailer cops heavy fine for importing a bus containing R134a without a permit