Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated RegulationsNote: See regulation 90B.
Part 1 -- Volume measuring instruments
1 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of volume measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of volume measuring instruments | ||||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
1 | Instrument performance test | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
2 | Temperature test | $1,723 | $2,727 | $2,977 |
3 | Humidity test | $1,969 | $2,167 | $2,310 |
4 | Voltage test | $848 | $1,161 | $1,279 |
5 | Line - borne interference test | $2,048 | $2,076 | $2,102 |
6 | Static discharge test | $1,382 | $2,557 | $2,831 |
7 | Electromagnetic susceptibility test | $4,593 | $4,997 | $5,416 |
8 | Endurance test | $836 | $1,670 | $2,048 |
9 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments | ||||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
1 | Application processing | $430 | $430 | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
3 | Checklist completion | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
4 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
5 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
(3) This Part does not apply to the separate examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems.
(4) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
The fees in column 2 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) simple mechanical liquor measures or dispensers;
(b) simple mechanical indicators or counters for flow;
(c) fuel dispenser consoles (excluding computer - based systems);
(d) pulse counters and pulse generators.
(1) The fees in column 3 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) simple electronic and multi - liquor measuring systems;
(b) single product fuel dispensers (except for use with gaseous products);
(c) tank level gauges (excluding volume conversion and correction devices);
(d) electronic flowmeter indicators or calculators;
(e) computer - operated consoles for fuel dispensers;
(f) mass flowmetering systems (excluding liquefied petroleum gas).
(2) However, for the kinds of instruments mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b) and (f):
(a) the fee prescribed in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) does not apply; and
(b) the fee for the activity mentioned in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) is $287 per hour.
(1) The fees in column 4 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) milk metering systems;
(b) flowmetering systems other than those mentioned in subclause 3(1);
(c) controllers and calculator - indicators with conversion, linearisation or correction functions for flow;
(d) multi - product dispensers;
(e) single product dispensers for use with gaseous products;
(f) any other kind of volume measuring instrument not referred to in clauses 2 and 3.
(2) However, for the kinds of instruments mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b), (d) and (e):
(a) the fee prescribed in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) does not apply; and
(b) the fee for the activity mentioned in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) is $287 per hour.
Part 2 -- Weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
5 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments | ||||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
1 | Instrument performance test | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
2 | Temperature test | $2,532 | $3,289 | $3,420 |
3 | Humidity test | $1,395 | $1,736 | $2,191 |
4 | Cyclic humidity test | $4,241 | $4,568 | $4,959 |
5 | Voltage test | $1,044 | $1,199 | $1,291 |
6 | Line - borne interference test | $952 | $1,109 | $1,356 |
7 | Surge test | $952 | $1,109 | $1,356 |
8 | Static discharge test | $1,044 | $1,150 | $1,266 |
9 | Electromagnetic susceptibility test | $4,659 | $5,416 | $6,094 |
10 | High frequency electromagnetic susceptibility test | $2,322 | $2,885 | $3,472 |
11 | Endurance test | $1,096 | $1,382 | $1,710 |
12 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments | ||||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4
|
1 | Application processing | $430 | $430 | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
3 | Checklist completion | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
4 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
5 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour | $287/hour | $287/hour |
(3) This Part does not apply to the separate examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems.
(4) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
The fees in column 2 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) class 3 and 4 weighing instruments with a capacity of up to 100 kg;
(b) simple instruments for weighing or dimensional measurement.
The fees in column 3 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) class 2 non - automatic weighing instruments;
(b) class 3 and 4 non - automatic weighing instruments with a capacity of more than 100 kg and less than 600 kg;
(c) baseworks for non - automatic weighing instruments with a capacity of 600 kg or more;
(d) load cells;
(e) simple indicators with no linearisation;
(f) overhead - track weighing instruments;
(g) semi - automatic multi - dimensional measuring instruments;
(h) static wheel weighers;
(i) length measuring instruments;
(j) area measuring instruments.
The fees in column 4 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) belt weighers;
(b) weighing - in - motion systems for trains and road vehicles;
(c) catchweighers;
(d) totalising hopper weighers;
(e) class 1 weighing instruments;
(f) controllers and indicators with conversion or linearisation functions for weighing;
(g) automatic multi - dimensional measuring instruments;
(h) any other kind of weighing or dimensional measuring instrument not referred to in clauses 6 and 7.
Part 3 -- Evidential breath analysers
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of evidential breath analysers.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of evidential breath analysers | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Instrument performance test | $287/hour |
2 | Temperature test | $679 |
3 | Humidity test | $704 |
4 | Voltage test | $1,410 |
5 | Line - borne interference test | $3,172 |
6 | Static discharge test | $2,896 |
7 | Electromagnetic susceptibility test | $30,315 |
8 | Mechanical shock test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
9 | Magnetic effect test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
10 | Hydrocarbons test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
11 | Supply frequency test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
12 | High temperature storage test | $430 |
13 | Damp heat cyclic test | $430 |
14 | DC power supply test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
15 | Ripple on DC test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
16 | Vibration test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
17 | Durability test | the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour |
18 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Application processing | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour |
3 | Checklist completion | $287/hour |
4 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour |
5 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour |
(3) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
Part 4 -- Grain protein measuring instruments
10 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Instrument performance test | $287/hour |
2 | Temperature test | $5,860 |
3 | Humidity test | $1,996 |
4 | Voltage test | $1,070 |
5 | Line - borne interference test | $992 |
6 | Static discharge test | $1,058 |
7 | Electromagnetic susceptibility test | $4,789 |
8 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Application processing | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour |
3 | Checklist completion | $287/hour |
4 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour |
5 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour |
(3) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of utility meters.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of utility meters | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of utility meters.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of utility meters | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2
|
1 | Application processing | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour |
3 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour |
4 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour |
(3) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
Part 6 -- Point of sale systems
12 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of point of sale systems.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of point of sale systems | ||
Item | Column 1
| Column 2 |
1 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of point of sale systems.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of point of sale systems | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Application processing | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour |
3 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour |
4 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour |
(3) This Part does not apply to the examination and certification of a pattern of a point of sale system as a component of another measuring instrument.
Part 7 -- Other measuring instruments
13 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of other measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of measuring instruments other than the kinds of measuring instruments referred to in Parts 1 to 6 of this Schedule.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of other measuring instruments | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Consultations, performance and other tests | $287/hour |
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of measuring instruments other than the kinds of measuring instruments referred to in Parts 1 to 6 of this Schedule.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Certification of patterns of other measuring instruments | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Application processing | $430 |
2 | Application assessment | $287/hour |
3 | Summary report preparation | $287/hour |
4 | Certificate preparation | $287/hour |
(3) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
Part 8 -- Fees for use of particular equipment in examination and certification of patterns of instruments
The following table sets out prescribed fees for the use of particular equipment in activities undertaken in respect of the examination and certification of patterns of measuring instruments.
Note 1: These fees are in addition to the fees for the activities set out in the other Parts of this Schedule.
Note 2: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Fees for use of equipment in examination and certification of patterns of instruments | ||
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
1 | Large load cell facility (capacity 600 kg to 50,000 kg) | $151/hour |
2 | Small load cell facility (capacity 50 kg to 500 kg) | $114/hour |
3 | Liquid hydrocarbons test facility | $268/hour |
4 | Liquefied petroleum gas test facility | $268/hour |
5 | Compressed natural gas test facility | $268/hour |
6 | Temperature controlled chamber | $121/hour |
7 | Humidity test chamber | $141/hour |
8 | Reliability test equipment | $114/hour |
9 | Line - borne interference test equipment | $121/hour |
10 | Electromagnetic susceptibility test chamber | $340/hour |
11 | Electrostatic discharge test equipment | $124/hour |