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Clothes washing machines, 2024 Determination
The information below relates solely to the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2024 that commences on 4 October 2025.
You can register models to this determination from 4 October 2024.
Overview
Clothes washing machines are a large investment for consumers, not only in the upfront purchase price, but also in ongoing running costs. The Energy Rating Label helps consumers make informed choices by allowing them to compare energy efficiency and running costs across different models.
At a Glance
To fully understand legislative requirements, registrants are encouraged to review the recently updated determination and its Explanatory Statement. They can be accessed from the Federal Registration of Legislation using the link in the table below.
| Determination | Minimum Energy Performance Standards | Energy Rating Label |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Clothes Washing Machines) Determination 2024 | Yes | Yes |
The determination:
- creates Minimum Energy Performance Standards for clothes washing machines
- updates the testing and labelling requirements
- introduces new Australian and New Zealand standards.
Suppliers can continue to sell existing registered models. These requirements take effect when a model needs to be registered for sale in Australia.
Legislation
In Australia, this product is regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
In New Zealand, the relevant legislation is the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002. New Zealand has different requirements. Visit Clothes washers on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority website for more information.
What products are and not covered
Labelling requirements
The determination incorporates information on the Energy Rating Label and how the label is displayed.
Program Time
Energy Rating Labels for clothes washing machines must include ‘Program Time’, which is the time the product requires to complete the program used to measure its energy performance.
Displaying the Label
Products on display must include a label on the packaging, or if it is displayed outside the packaging, it should be applied on the model.
In each case, the Energy Rating Label must be clearly visible either printed on, adhered to, or be part of the packaging. If adhered to the packaging, then it can be attached by a double-sided swing tag or non-rotating single sided swing tag.
Need more help?
More information about the labelling requirements can be found in the determination and the standard, Performance of household electrical appliances - Clothes washing machines, Part 2: Energy efficiency labelling requirements – AS/NZS 2040.2:2021.
See Labelling for general labelling information and resources.