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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Queensland: Biofutures Industry Development Fund …
Queensland: Biofutures Industry Development Fund (BIDF): The BIDF is a key initiative within the Advance Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan launched on 5 June 2016, which outlines the strategic direction for the development of a new Queensland industry producing sustainable fuels, bioenergy and high-value bioproducts.
The BIDF provides funding to financially assist companies complete due diligence and achieve financial close to allow better access to venture capital markets.
Environment related objective
To financially assist companies that are part of the Biofutures sector, involved in producing sustainable fuels, bioenergy and high-value bioproducts
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Biofutures Industry Development Fund (BIDF): The BIDF is a key initiative within the Advance Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan launched on 5 June 2016, which outlines the strategic direction for the development of a new Queensland industry producing sustainable fuels, bioenergy and high-value bioproducts.
The BIDF provides funding to financially assist companies complete due diligence and achieve financial close to allow better access to venture capital markets.
Funding has been allocated to international and local proponents with funding agreements in place detailing milestones and payment schedules.
Type of measure
The funding is provided in the form of a repayable loan or direct grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The Fund commenced on 25 November 2016. The program is ongoing.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Tax concessions Agriculture
Queensland: Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program:…
Queensland: Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program: The Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program (the Program) allows eligible landholders to access a rebate for costs incurred for obtaining professional (technical, legal, tax) advice about undertaking carbon farming projects from an Approved Advisers registered with the Program.
Environment related objective
To assist land holders who undertake carbon farming projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program: The Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program (the Program) allows eligible landholders to access a rebate for costs incurred for obtaining professional (technical, legal, tax) advice about undertaking carbon farming projects from an Approved Advisers registered with the Program.
directly to pre-registered eligible landholders who have incurred costs in obtaining carbon farming advice from one of the eligible Approved Advisers in the Program.
Type of measure
Rebates for up to AUD 10,000 for advice relating to carbon farming obtained from one or more of the Approved Advisers registered with the Program to eligible Queensland land holders:
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The first iteration of the program ran from 28 January 2020 to 30 September 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Tax concessions Other
Queensland: Waste levy exemptions and discounts:…
Queensland: Waste levy exemptions and discounts: The Waste levy imposes a levy on waste delivered to a levyable waste disposal site; certain waste is exempt from the levy or levied at a discounted rate.
Relevant discounts include the following prescribed recycling activities:
e-waste recycling to separate e-waste into clean streams of individual components and materials;
re-purposing e-waste for re-use;
paper and cardboard recycling to produce new paper and cardboard products;
plastic recycling using an extrusion process or a washing and flaking process to produce components for use in new products;
plastic recycling of soft plastics to produce components for use in new products;
tyre recycling to produce rubber output to a particular specification and particle size;
reclaimed timber recycling or sorting for re-use;
reclaimed timber recycling or sorting for processing for production of new timber products.

Relevant exemptions include:
 earth contaminated with a hazardous contaminant from land recorded in the environmental management register or contaminated land register; and
 waste to be used at a levyable waste disposal site for a purpose necessary for the operation of the site, including, for example, building infrastructure, temporary or daily covering, progressive capping, batter construction, final capping, profiling and site rehabilitation.
Environment related objective
To impose a levy on waste delivered to a waste disposal site and offer discounts and encourage recycling activities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Waste levy exemptions and discounts: The Waste levy imposes a levy on waste delivered to a levyable waste disposal site; certain waste is exempt from the levy or levied at a discounted rate.
Relevant discounts include the following prescribed recycling activities:
e-waste recycling to separate e-waste into clean streams of individual components and materials;
re-purposing e-waste for re-use;
paper and cardboard recycling to produce new paper and cardboard products;
plastic recycling using an extrusion process or a washing and flaking process to produce components for use in new products;
plastic recycling of soft plastics to produce components for use in new products;
tyre recycling to produce rubber output to a particular specification and particle size;
reclaimed timber recycling or sorting for re-use;
reclaimed timber recycling or sorting for processing for production of new timber products.

Relevant exemptions include:
 earth contaminated with a hazardous contaminant from land recorded in the environmental management register or contaminated land register; and
 waste to be used at a levyable waste disposal site for a purpose necessary for the operation of the site, including, for example, building infrastructure, temporary or daily covering, progressive capping, batter construction, final capping, profiling and site rehabilitation.
landfill operators, consultants working for businesses, developer companies, recycling businesses, local councils, businesses in the waste and recycling industry.
Type of measure
Exemptions, discounts
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The statutory provisions for exemptions and discounts have no end-date, except for the following:
 for the Cairns Bedminster facility, approval ends on 30 June 2026;
 for material recovery facilities and financial hardship, approvals end on 30 June 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Queensland: Resource Recovery Industry…
Queensland: Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP): The RRIDP supported our goal to make Queensland a world leader in recovery projects. It provided funding to Queensland's resource recovery industries through support for projects and initiatives that divert waste from landfill, reduce stockpiling and create jobs.
Environment related objective
To support industries and projects that reduce waste from landfills and reduce stockpiling
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP): The RRIDP supported our goal to make Queensland a world leader in recovery projects. It provided funding to Queensland's resource recovery industries through support for projects and initiatives that divert waste from landfill, reduce stockpiling and create jobs.
Resource recovery industry
Type of measure
Successful projects are supported with direct payments (reimbursement) through a funding agreement with the State.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The RRIDP program reached full funding allocation and closed on 13 July 2021.
Keywords
Natural resources
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Queensland: Queensland Recycling Modernisation…
Queensland: Queensland Recycling Modernisation Fund (QRMF): Through the Council of Australian Government, there was agreement in early 2020 to progress resource recovery and recycling projects to assist industry deal with the impacts of federal export bans.
Environment related objective
To progress resource recovery and recycling projects to assist industry deal with the impacts of federal export bans.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Queensland Recycling Modernisation Fund (QRMF): Through the Council of Australian Government, there was agreement in early 2020 to progress resource recovery and recycling projects to assist industry deal with the impacts of federal export bans.
resource recovery and recycling projects
Type of measure
Successful projects will be supported with direct payments (reimbursement) through a funding agreement with the State.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Opened on 13 July 2021 and closing on 7 September 2021.
Keywords
Natural resources
Recycle
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Public procurement Energy
Queensland: Queensland Renewable Energy and…
Queensland: Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund: In June 2020, the Government announced a AUD 1.5 billion increase to the AUD 500 million Queensland Renewable Energy Fund to establish the AUD 2 billion Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund. The Fund forms part of the AUD 3.43 billion Queensland Jobs Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to increase investment by Queensland energy Government owned corporations (GOCs) in commercial renewable energy and hydrogen projects, along with supporting infrastructure, including in partnership with the private sector. This will advance the State towards the 50% Queensland renewable energy target by 2030 (QRET), create jobs and growth, and further establish Queensland as a leader in renewable energy and hydrogen.
Environment related objective
To increase investment by Queensland energy Government owned corporations (GOCs) in commercial renewable energy and hydrogen projects, along with supporting infrastructure, including in partnership with the private sector. This will advance the State towards the 50% Queensland renewable energy target by 2030 (QRET)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Queensland: Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund: In June 2020, the Government announced a AUD 1.5 billion increase to the AUD 500 million Queensland Renewable Energy Fund to establish the AUD 2 billion Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund. The Fund forms part of the AUD 3.43 billion Queensland Jobs Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to increase investment by Queensland energy Government owned corporations (GOCs) in commercial renewable energy and hydrogen projects, along with supporting infrastructure, including in partnership with the private sector. This will advance the State towards the 50% Queensland renewable energy target by 2030 (QRET), create jobs and growth, and further establish Queensland as a leader in renewable energy and hydrogen.
Queensland's five energy GOCs – CleanCo, Stanwell, CS Energy, Energy Queensland and Powerlink – can present investment and funding proposals for consideration through the Fund.
Type of measure
Payments by the Fund are in the form of equity contributions to Queensland energy GOCs
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The Queensland Government has allocated AUD 2 billion over multiple years for commercial renewable energy and hydrogen projects, as well as supporting infrastructure, including in partnership with the private sector. This includes AUD 1 billion of funding between 2021/22 and 2024/25, and a further AUD 1 billion outside this period.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021
Sustainable agriculture management, Water…
Sustainable agriculture management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
South Australia: South Australian River Murray…
South Australia: South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP) (ceased): This State-led competitive grant program recovered water savings generated from water recovery and eligible irrigation infrastructure upgrade projects undertaken by irrigation infrastructure operators and individual irrigators. These projects improved the efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities. (...)
Environment related objective
To improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
South Australia: South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP) (ceased): This State-led competitive grant program recovered water savings generated from water recovery and eligible irrigation infrastructure upgrade projects undertaken by irrigation infrastructure operators and individual irrigators. These projects improved the efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities. (...)
Four public calls for application were conducted and all grantee projects were finalised in the 2020/21 financial year.
Type of measure
Funding was provided through a funding agreement between the State and successful applicant. A comprehensive, competitive assessment process was undertaken for all projects prior to the approval of government funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Round 1 of the program opened in December 2013 and final grantee projects were completed in the 2020/21 financial year. In the 2021/22 financial year the State will finalise delivery of approved projects in the region as agreed with the Australian Government.
Keywords
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
South Australia: South Australian River Murray…
South Australia: South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Regional Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF): This State-led competitive grant program provided funding to non-irrigators within the South Australian River Murray region. This AUD 12.5 million fund was for projects that supported regional development, employment opportunities and economic diversification in the region and formed part of the Regional Economic Development Investment under SARMS.
Environment related objective
To support the sustainability of South Australian River Murray communities through investment in irrigation efficiencies, water returns, irrigation industry assistance and regional economic development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
South Australia: South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Regional Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF): This State-led competitive grant program provided funding to non-irrigators within the South Australian River Murray region. This AUD 12.5 million fund was for projects that supported regional development, employment opportunities and economic diversification in the region and formed part of the Regional Economic Development Investment under SARMS.
Funding was provided through a funding agreement between the State and the successful grant applicant. Three public calls for application were conducted.
Type of measure
Funding was provided through a funding agreement between the State and successful applicant. A comprehensive competitive assessment process is undertaken for all projects prior to the approval of government funding.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Round 1 of the program opened in June 2014 with all grantee projects finalised in the 2019/20 financial year. In the 2021/22 financial year the State will finalise delivery of approved projects in the region as agreed with the Australian Government.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Public procurement Manufacturing, Services
South Australia: South Australian Venture Capital…
South Australia: South Australian Venture Capital Fund: To increase local venture capital investment in South Australia. The Fund may invest in high growth potential companies that have at least demonstrated a market for their product or service and have either commenced generating revenue or can demonstrate customer validation and evidence a route to revenue generation.
Areas of interest include: (...) clean energy, (...)
Environment related objective
To assist businesses working in the area of clean energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
South Australia: South Australian Venture Capital Fund: To increase local venture capital investment in South Australia. The Fund may invest in high growth potential companies that have at least demonstrated a market for their product or service and have either commenced generating revenue or can demonstrate customer validation and evidence a route to revenue generation.
Areas of interest include: (...) clean energy, (...)
high growth potential companies that have at least demonstrated a market for their product or service and have either commenced generating revenue or can demonstrate customer validation and evidence a route to revenue generation.
Areas of interest include: Space, Clean Energy, Cybersecurity, Defence, Agrifood, Health and Medtech.
Type of measure
The SAVCF will target 10-20, AUD 1-2 million pre-Series A investments into South Australian start ups and 5-12 AUD 2.5 million investments into Series A stage start-ups.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The SAVCF was established on 1 July 2017. It has a nominal life of 15 years from commencement date.
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Tasmania: Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund …
Tasmania: Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund (AIRF): The fund is administered by a committee consisting of members from the Tasmanian Abalone Council, the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
The broad objectives of the Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund are to support and increase the sustainability and productivity of the abalone fishery both biologically and economically. The fund will support projects to reduce the long spined sea urchin population of the East Coast of Tasmania. It will also support projects to increase abalone stock rates, including larval seeding.
Environment related objective
To support and increase the sustainability and productivity of the abalone fishery both biologically and economically
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tasmania: Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund (AIRF): The fund is administered by a committee consisting of members from the Tasmanian Abalone Council, the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
The broad objectives of the Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund are to support and increase the sustainability and productivity of the abalone fishery both biologically and economically. The fund will support projects to reduce the long spined sea urchin population of the East Coast of Tasmania. It will also support projects to increase abalone stock rates, including larval seeding.
Applicants may be community organisations, research institutes, local government or industry organisations and qualified representatives.
Type of measure
The Fund was established by diverting a portion of existing royalties to provide support for industry-led projects that assist in maintaining and enhancing the sustainability and value of the abalone fishery.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Five years from 2018/19 to 2022/23.
Keywords
Bio
Fish
Sustainable