Hiya Guys, had a reply from customs in Aus ref: my fridge freezer and they were most helpful, I've attached both replies below as hope they'll be useful. have also sent an email to Ozone@environment and waiting to see what they say.

Xx Satty


Dear Satty,

Thank you for your email.

The unaccompanied personal effects (including motor vehicles) of a tourist, temporary resident, migrant or returning Australian citizen are exempt from certain requirements of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (OPSGGM).

Please contact the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for advice by email to ozone@environment.gov.au or visit
Ozone Depleting Substances and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases
Regards,

Sue Vivian
Customs and Border Protection Officer | Customs Information and Support Centre | CE&CS
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
P: 1300 363 263
E: information@customs.gov.au
W: Customs home page <http://www.customs.gov.au/>