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32 July, 2006

Australian Government Improving Competitiveness; Legislation Passed to Limit
Intellectual Effort

Premier John Howard today announced legislation to enforce a restriction on
the amount of intellectual effort required to operate electronic equipment.
The Australian Simplification In Necessary Intelligence Nationalistic
Exercise (ASININE) mandate would apply to electronic and electrical
equipment, the components that make up the equipment as well as any media
viewed on or outputs of the equipment.

The legislative efforts are said to be driven by the increasing globalize
complications involved in basic functions on many of the affected devices.
Specific examples outlined in the proceedings include the programming of
VCRs, use of in-vehicle GPS systems and basic operation of personal
computers.  The efforts are based on the need to remain competitive in the
light of increased global competition and a shortage of skilled labour.
Howard said in his announcement, "There is a need for the rapid deployment
of the Australian workforce into the job market.  The over-complication of
everyday technology is significantly reducing the ability of the average
Australian to remain competitive."

Howard indicated that positive steps were already taken with regards to the
media output on general electronic devices.  Following a meeting with U.S.
President George W. Bush, the progressive steps at simplifying the dominant
American media shown on Australian televisions was seen as moving in the
right direction.  To achieve compliance, everything from printed circuit
assemblies to packaging would require an ASININE Certificate of Conformance,
stipulating that minimal intelligence levels were involved in the
manufacturing of the materials.

Countries such as Canada and Mexico were expected to follow the U.S. support
of the proposal.  It is anticipated that the Asian countries will comply due
to their position of manufacturing 98% of the targeted materials.  The
European Union may postpone an official position until the situation has
been assessed by a technical   consortium, which is currently reviewing open
ROHS legislation until 2009.


-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Burke
Sent: Tuesday, 1 August 2006 8:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [TN] Haven't we been here before?

That's the one AFTER the  next one.



The one that will impact next year is the EUP bill which becomes law on 11th
August 2005 and dictates the amount of energy any particular product may use
- in as as yet to be defined amount!!. I have attached it for you to weep
over Rudy.



John



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From: R Sedlak [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:58 PM
To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; John Burke
Subject: Haven't we been here before?





European Union Considers Passing Stricter Chemicals Law; Major Electronics
Manufacturers Worldwide Express Concern



Jul 24, 2006



The majority of countries with the largest electronics manufacturers outside
of Europe are coming together to amend proposed legislation that could have
a big impact on the electronics industry outside of the European Union (EU).
The EU is considering passing the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of
Chemicals (REACH) legislation. This legislation would only allow chemicals
that have been shown to be safe, or where the risks have been examined, to
be used in equipment made in or imported into Europe. And the law would
mandate full responsibility onto the companies that create and use the
chemicals to provide the REACH required paperwork, which could be a big
added expense to companies, especially electronics companies. The United
States, Japan, India, Korean, and nine other countries have voiced their
concerns about REACH, and have expressed their interest in working with the
EU to make the proposed legislation more feasible for both sides.





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