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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Other
Environment related objective
To protect species (i.e. cats and dogs) with a view at public morals.

WTO Justification: Article XX(a) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

QR No. 4: Cat and dog fur

The exportation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
The goods covered by this control are pelts or hair tanned or processed furs or pelts, including goods that may contain such fur or hair, that are derived from the species Felis catus and Canis familiaris.
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/97 Australia 2015
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To minimise the economic, environmental and social impacts caused by rabbits, through the Rabbit Calicivirus
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Pest and Disease:
Victoria: Rabbit Management
Farmers
Type of measure
Pest and disease control services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To improve environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes:
Australian Government - National Landcare Programme – Natural Heritage Trust
Projects to improve environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming
Type of measure
Environmental programmes (Funding)
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/82 Australia 2011
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Not specified Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To investigate and address significant invasive plant problems and to improve advice to the farm sector on managing invasive plants in forests, pastures and native vegetation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General Services Australian Government: National Weeds and Productivity Research Program
Type of measure
Research and development program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Forest
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/117 Australia 2018 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To support research and development for the rural sector focussing on climate change.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Australian Government - Rural Industries Research and Development
Research and development projects in the rural sector focussing on climate change
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Climate
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5 Australia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals, Other
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste and to comply with the Basel Convention. Article XX(b) of the GATT; Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (the Basel Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Hazardous waste: All exports and imports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.

Waste that is explosive, flammable, poisonous, toxic, exotoxic or infectious substances, clinical wastes, waste oils, waste residue from manufacture or household waste as defined by the Basel Convention.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/AUS Australia 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Services
Environment related objective
To increase research and development, proof-of-concept and early stage commercialisation activities that lead to the development of new clean technologies and associated services, including low emission and energy efficient solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Technology Innovation Program

The Clean Technology Innovation Program was a component of the Clean Technology Program which provided incentives for businesses to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy. It was one element of the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future Plan announced in July 2011.
Companies undertaking research and development, proof-of-concept and/or early stage commercialisation activities to develop new clean technologies and associated services, including low emission and energy efficient solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emission
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Energy
Green
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/97 Australia 2015
Soil management and conservation, Water…
Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
 Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To ensure equitable and sustainable provision of surface and groundwater resources and to limit environmental damage and to encourage sound practices to minimise soil erosion, salination and water damage
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes:
Tasmania: Provision of services to agricultural producers covering policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure equitable and sustainable provision of surface and groundwater resources and to limit environmental damage and to encourage sound practices to minimise soil erosion, salination and water damage
Services to agricultural producers
Type of measure
Provision of services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Sustainable
Natural resources
Environment
Soil
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/82 Australia 2011 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To modernise on-farm irrigation infrastructure while returning water savings to the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General Services Australian Government: On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program
Type of measure
Infrastructure services program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/117 Australia 2018 Water management and conservation Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To support industry groups in providing environmental services to irrigators such as system design and management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Extension and Advisory Services:
Queensland - Rural Water Use Efficiency - Irrigation Futures
Irrigators
Type of measure
Extension and advisory services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Natural resources
Environment