From 1 July 2025, the domestic manufacture and importation of small multi-head split air conditioning systems that use a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) over 750 will be banned in Australia.
Air conditioners regulation change
From 1 July 2023, certain air conditioner types must not be installed or connected to the South Australian electricity distribution network unless they meet the demand response capability requirements in the new Technical Regulator Guideline
