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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Other
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure…
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Commonwealth On-Farm Further Irrigation Efficiency program (pilot)

The Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP) is an AUD10 billion national program investing in rural water use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environment. It consists of three main components: irrigation infrastructure projects (including those projects listed below); water purchase and supply measures. The majority of SRWUIP infrastructure funds are committed to projects in the Murray-Darling Basin to support implementation of the Basin Plan and the reduction in the amount of water that can be extracted or taken annually from the Basin for consumptive use (urban, industrial and agricultural). A number of programs are aimed at improving the operation of off-farm irrigation delivery systems and helping irrigators improve on-farm water use efficiency. In return for funding, the water savings generated from these projects are shared between the Australian Government for environmental use, and irrigators for consumptive use.
Environment related objective
To modernise and improve the efficiency of their on-farm irrigation infrastructure and return the resulting water savings to the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Commonwealth On-Farm Further Irrigation Efficiency program (pilot)

The Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP) is an AUD10 billion national program investing in rural water use, management and efficiency, including improved water knowledge and market reform, and water purchase for the environment. It consists of three main components: irrigation infrastructure projects (including those projects listed below); water purchase and supply measures. The majority of SRWUIP infrastructure funds are committed to projects in the Murray-Darling Basin to support implementation of the Basin Plan and the reduction in the amount of water that can be extracted or taken annually from the Basin for consumptive use (urban, industrial and agricultural). A number of programs are aimed at improving the operation of off-farm irrigation delivery systems and helping irrigators improve on-farm water use efficiency. In return for funding, the water savings generated from these projects are shared between the Australian Government for environmental use, and irrigators for consumptive use.
local delivery partners such as industry bodies and Catchment Management Authorities, irrigation bodies and irrigators.
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of up to AUD15 millions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Duration of the subsidy: The pilot commenced in September 2016. The overarching efficiency measures program has funding through to 2023-24.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation …
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Investment funding: Fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) project

FRDC is a statutory corporation within the Australian Government's Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio and is accountable to the Parliament of Australia through the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Revenue for RD&E investment is based on a co-funding model between the Australian Government and the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. The Corporation was formed on 2 July 1991 and operates under two key pieces of legislation the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act) and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The PIRD Act permits funding and administration of research and development relating to primary industries
Environment related objective
To achieve sustainability and prosperity with the planned outcome to increase economic, social and environmental benefits for Australian fishing and aquaculture, and the wider community by investing in knowledge, innovation and marketing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Investment funding: Fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) project

FRDC is a statutory corporation within the Australian Government's Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio and is accountable to the Parliament of Australia through the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources. Revenue for RD&E investment is based on a co-funding model between the Australian Government and the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. The Corporation was formed on 2 July 1991 and operates under two key pieces of legislation the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (PIRD Act) and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The PIRD Act permits funding and administration of research and development relating to primary industries
Applicant/research partner organisation who are selected through open and contestable public funding rounds and at times select tender processes
Type of measure
Project Funding Agreement of between AUD24.41 million in 402 active projects during 2016-17 and AUD24.58 million in 415 active projects during 2014-15
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing. Each year the FRDC fund research projects which have an average duration of three years but can range anywhere between several months to five years
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments, Investment measures Manufacturing
Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS) As part…
Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS)

As part of the A New Car Plan for a Greener Future, the Government announced that the Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS) would be replaced by the ATS. The ATS was established by the Automotive Transformation Scheme Act 2009. The administration/authority for the allocation of benefits under the scheme is the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
Environment related objective
To encourages competitive investment and innovation in the Australian automotive industry in a way that will provide improved environmental outcomes and promote the development of workforce skills.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS)

As part of the A New Car Plan for a Greener Future, the Government announced that the Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS) would be replaced by the ATS. The ATS was established by the Automotive Transformation Scheme Act 2009. The administration/authority for the allocation of benefits under the scheme is the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
Motor vehicle producers (MVPs), automotive component producers, automotive machine tools and tooling producers or automotive service providers
Type of measure
Payments in arrears for allowable expenditures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable agriculture management
 Loans and financing, Investment measures Agriculture
Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme …
Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES)
Environment related objective
To foster the development of a more productive and sustainable rural and regional sector in Queensland by assisting primary producers to develop and improve sustainable enterprises; and to improve energy efficiency by uptake of current and renewable technologies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES)
Primary producers' purchase of equipment to meet environmental requirements, or drought/flood 'proof' a property; and implementation of sustainable resource management practices, including alternative energy systems to achieve long-term sustainability
Type of measure
Sustainability Loan and First Start Loans with a lending cap of up to AUD100 million per year
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Duration of the subsidy: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2017
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Investment measures Not specified Premiers Research and Industry Fund (PRIF)
Environment related objective
To encourage investment in key science and research areas that have potential to generate significant economic, social and/or environmental benefits for the State.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Premiers Research and Industry Fund (PRIF)
South Australia's research community
Type of measure
Grants of up to AUD1 million per annum are awarded on a competitive basis to eligible research organisations
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Duration of the subsidy: on-going
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Other
South Australian River Murray Sustainability…
South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP)

The AUD265 million South Australian River Murray Sustainability (SARMS) Program is funded by the Australian Government and is being delivered by the State over six years to mid-2019. SARMS is supporting the sustainability of South Australian River Murray communities through investment in irrigation efficiencies, water returns, irrigation industry assistance and regional economic development, including the redevelopment of the Loxton Research Centre. The Program will return 40 gigalitres of water to the River Murray system and is contributing towards South Australia's implementation of the Basin Plan.
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 Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP)

The AUD265 million South Australian River Murray Sustainability (SARMS) Program is funded by the Australian Government and is being delivered by the State over six years to mid-2019. SARMS is supporting the sustainability of South Australian River Murray communities through investment in irrigation efficiencies, water returns, irrigation industry assistance and regional economic development, including the redevelopment of the Loxton Research Centre. The Program will return 40 gigalitres of water to the River Murray system and is contributing towards South Australia's implementation of the Basin Plan.
Irrigation infrastructure operators and individual irrigators
Type of measure
Funding agreement of AUD 240 million between the State and the successful grant applicant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: Round 1 of the program opened in December 2013. The program has funding to 2018/2019
Keywords
Sustainable
Environment
Natural resources
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Alternative and renewable energy
 Grants and direct payments Energy New Energy Jobs Fund
Environment related objective
To support Victorian-based projects that create long-term sustainable jobs, increase the uptake of renewable energy generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive innovation in new energy technologies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
New Energy Jobs Fund
Victorian-based projects for generating renewable energy; reducing greenhouse gas emission; and driving innovation in new energy technologies
Type of measure
Competitive direct grants, where proponents submit applications for funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Duration of the subsidy: The third and final round of the program has recently closed (1 March 2018). No further grants are expected to be provided through the New Energy Jobs Fund beyond the end of this round.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Green
Renewable
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities Boosting Business Productivity
Environment related objective
To assist businesses to reduce costs and boost productivity by improving energy and materials efficiency, and reusing or avoiding waste. Supporting businesses to access expert advice and support needed to cut energy and materials costs, reduce greenhouse emissions, and improve energy productivity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Boosting Business Productivity
All sizes of businesses that spend more than AUD20,000 per year on energy to access specialist energy and materials efficiency consultants, or to upgrade gas equipment
Type of measure
Energy Assessment Grants; Gas Efficiency Grants; Materials Efficiency Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19. Opened October 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Opened October 2016. Closes September 2018.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Green
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 Sustainable fisheries management
Conformity assessment procedures, Grants and…
Conformity assessment procedures, Grants and direct payments
 Fisheries
Marine Stewardship Council certification …
Marine Stewardship Council certification

Changing worldwide trends of increasing environmental concern about the state of fisheries and the potential impact of market access led the WA Cabinet to facilitate independent third party certification of WA's commercial fisheries. In 2012 the WA Cabinet approved the initiative, and allocated AUD14.5 m for the project.
Environment related objective
To demonstrate Western Australia (WA) fisheries are fished and managed sustainably, and to enhance/maintain market access for WA commercial fisheries. Specifically, to fund the cost of WA's commercial fisheries (wild fishery harvest) achieving the Marine Stewardship Council environmental standard.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Marine Stewardship Council certification

Changing worldwide trends of increasing environmental concern about the state of fisheries and the potential impact of market access led the WA Cabinet to facilitate independent third party certification of WA's commercial fisheries. In 2012 the WA Cabinet approved the initiative, and allocated AUD14.5 m for the project.
Full cost of the independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) undertaking the pre-assessment, full assessment and first annual surveillance audit.
Type of measure
Government funds
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Duration of the subsidy: 2012/2013 to 2017/2018 inclusive
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/BRA Brazil 2018 General environmental protection Tax concessions Services
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization…
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization and Expansion of Port Structure
Environment related objective
To encourage the execution of the services such as environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization and Expansion of Port Structure
Port operator, the port concessionaire, the tenant of a public port facility and the company authorized to operate a mixed or exclusive private port facility, including those operating with offshore vessels, railroad concessionaries, dredging companies, secondary zone customs office and Professional Training Centers
Type of measure
Suspension and subsequent exemption of Import Tax (II), Indirect Tax on Industrialized Products (IPI), Program of Social Integration (PIS) and Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) taxes on imports, and of IPI, PIS and Cofins on domes
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January 2015-December 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Until 31 December 2020
Keywords
Environment