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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 Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/ADD.1 Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Export licences Other
1. Non-automatic export license of waste glass…
1. Non-automatic export license of waste glass. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Glass) Rules 2020. Entry into force 1 January 2021.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the export of glass waste; Article XX(b).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Non-automatic export license of waste glass. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Glass) Rules 2020. Entry into force 1 January 2021.
Glass in the mass, other waste and scrap of glass processed into furnace-ready fines and/or cullet; Glass in the mass, other waste and scrap of glass, processed into non-furnace-ready fines and/or cullet; Glass in the mass, cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, not elsewhere specified
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
70010001
70010002
70010091
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2021
Keywords
Recycle
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/ADD.2 Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Export licences Other
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic…
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Plastics) Rules 2021. Entry into force 1 July 2021.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the export of plastic waste; Article XX(b).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Plastics) Rules 2021. Entry into force 1 July 2021.
Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
3915
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 July 2021
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/142 Australia 2021 Biodiversity and ecosystem Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Victoria: Bush Tender:…
Environmental programmes: Victoria: Bush Tender: Landholders tender for contracts to improve their native vegetation.
Environment related objective
To improve the native vegetation of the state of Victoria
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Victoria: Bush Tender: Landholders tender for contracts to improve their native vegetation.
Victorian native vegetation
Type of measure
Environmental programme
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial Year 2018/2019
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/134 Australia 2020 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
DFAT Bilateral and Regional Programmes: technical…
DFAT Bilateral and Regional Programmes: technical and financial assistance focused on agricultural productivity and sustainability, crop storage, environmental management, developing markets, the provision of infrastructure related to food security and assisting countries adjust to changes in trade patterns
Environment related objective
To provide support in the development of sustainable agriculture and environmental management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DFAT Bilateral and Regional Programmes: technical and financial assistance focused on agricultural productivity and sustainability, crop storage, environmental management, developing markets, the provision of infrastructure related to food security and assisting countries adjust to changes in trade patterns
LDCs and Net food-importing developing countries NFIDCs
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial year from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/134 Australia 2020 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
ACIAR’s mission is to achieve more productive and…
ACIAR’s mission is to achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems through international agricultural research partnerships
Environment related objective
To achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural system
Measure description Coverage of the measure
ACIAR’s mission is to achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems through international agricultural research partnerships
LDCs and Net food-importing developing countries NFIDCs
Type of measure
Grants for research
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial year from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Keywords
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/116 Australia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Industrial chemicals. The National Standard…
Industrial chemicals.

The National Standard has been developed by all Australian governments to efficiently and effectively manage the impacts of industrial chemicals on the environment, while providing consistent requirements for businesses.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment to efficiently and effectively manage the impacts of industrial chemicals.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industrial chemicals.

The National Standard has been developed by all Australian governments to efficiently and effectively manage the impacts of industrial chemicals on the environment, while providing consistent requirements for businesses.
All industrial chemicals used in Australia. This does not include chemicals used in therapeutic goods and agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
28
29
71.060.01
71.080.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/124 Australia 2020
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Technical Specification: Bidet douche…
WaterMark Technical Specification: Bidet douche seats

Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products, Bidet douche seats, incorporates amendments to the labelling and marking requirements for bidet douche seats. The objective of this revision is to align the product specification with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) in relation to backflow prevention requirements for bidet douche seats.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
The objectives of the WaterMark Certification Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation [...]
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose [...]and does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
[...]
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
[..]
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Technical Specification: Bidet douche seats

Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products, Bidet douche seats, incorporates amendments to the labelling and marking requirements for bidet douche seats. The objective of this revision is to align the product specification with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) in relation to backflow prevention requirements for bidet douche seats.
Bidet douche seats; Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures (excl. soap dishes, sponge holders, tooth-brush holders, towel hooks and toilet paper holders) (HS 6910); Sanitary ware, and parts thereof, of iron or steel (excl. cans, boxes and similar containers of heading 7310, small wall cabinets for medical supplies or toiletries and other furniture of chapter 94, and fittings)
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
6910
7324
91.140.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
18 December 2021; This date are indicative and subject to change.
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Water
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4 Australia 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
2. Endangered animal and plant species – CITES…
2. Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species: Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Environment related objective
To protect plant and animal species listed under CITES. WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT; CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species: Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES. Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2018
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Endangered
Environment
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4 Australia 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences Fisheries
4. Toothfish: Exports of toothfish and parts of…
4. Toothfish: Exports of toothfish and parts of toothfish whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in containers, or in any other form are prohibited unless a permission in writing has been obtained from the Minister administering the Fisheries Management Act 1991 or an authorized officer from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Applies to all fish and fish parts of this species whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in airtight containers or in any other form.
Environment related objective
To contribute to the conservation of toothfish species. Article XX(b) of the GATT; Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Toothfish: Exports of toothfish and parts of toothfish whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in containers, or in any other form are prohibited unless a permission in writing has been obtained from the Minister administering the Fisheries Management Act 1991 or an authorized officer from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Applies to all fish and fish parts of this species whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in airtight containers or in any other form.
Antarctic Toothfish and Patagonian Toothfish found in sub-Antarctic and Antarctic waters, including waters around Australia's external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0302.83
0303.83
0304.85
0304.92
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2018
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4 Australia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
10. Radioactive substances: ARPANSA issues export…
10. Radioactive substances: ARPANSA issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources (...) -The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions...
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from radioactive substances. Article XX(b) of the GATT; International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Radioactive substances: ARPANSA issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources (...) -The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions...
For exports: Uranium, thorium and fissionable materials including plutonium, as per Schedule 7 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. High Activity Radioactive Substances as per Schedule 7A of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. For imports: Any radioactive material or substance, including radium, any radioactive isotope or any article containing any radioactive material or substance.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2612
2844
2845.90
2922.50
3006.30
3006.92
8401.30
8531
9022.12
9022.13
9022.14
9022.19
9022.21
9022.29
9022.90
9027
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2018
Keywords
Hazardous