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G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Energy Queensland – Uniform Tariff Policy |
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Environment related objective
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The Queensland Government's Uniform Tariff Policy ensures that, where possible, all Queensland non-market electricity customers of a similar type pay a similar price for electricity regardless of where they live.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Queensland – Uniform Tariff Policy
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The CSO payment is provided under a funding agreement by the Queensland Government to Energy Queensland to compensate its retail subsidiary, Ergon Energy Queensland, for the increased costs of operating in regional Queensland.
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Type of measure
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The CSO payment covers the difference between the revenue the electricity retailer earned by charging customers notified prices and the higher actual costs of supplying electricity in regional areas, due to differences in network costs and energy losses.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Origin Energy – Uniform Tariff Policy |
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Environment related objective
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The Queensland Government's Uniform Tariff Policy ensures that, where possible, all Queensland non-market electricity customers of a similar type pay a similar price for electricity regardless of where they live.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Origin Energy – Uniform Tariff Policy
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The CSO payment is provided under a funding agreement by the Queensland Government to Origin Energy for the increased costs of operating in regional Queensland.
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Type of measure
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The CSO payment covers the difference between the revenue the electricity retailer earned by charging customers notified prices and the higher actual costs of supplying electricity in regional areas, due to differences in network costs and energy losses.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Business Energy Savers Program |
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Environment related objective
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The Business Energy Savers Program provides free energy audits for agricultural customers and large business customers, and co-contributions to fund energy efficiency upgrades.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Business Energy Savers Program
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The Business Energy Savers Plus Program provides up to 200 free energy audits and co-contribution Grant of up to AUD20,000 for agricultural customers. The Large Customer Adjustment Program provides up to 30 free energy audits and co-contributions capped at up to AUD250,000 for large customers.
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Type of measure
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Free energy audits, plus co-contribution Grant to help businesses implement audit recommendations.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Waste management and recycling |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
Queensland Waste to Biofutures Fund (W2B) |
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Environment related objective
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The W2B Fund provides Grant for Queensland projects that use conventional waste streams or biomass to produce bioenergy, biofuels and high-value bioproducts.
The W2B Fund was established to support the development of waste to biofutures projects in Queensland.
The W2B Fund aligns with 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.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Queensland Waste to Biofutures Fund (W2B)
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As at 28 August 2019, no funds have been disbursed.
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Type of measure
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The funding is provided in the form of a direct grant.
Dollar-for-dollar Grant of between AUD50,000 and AUD1 million were available towards eligible project costs under two funding pathways.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2018-2019
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Water management and conservation |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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This State-led competitive grant program is recovering water savings generated from water recovery and eligible irrigation infrastructure upgrade projects undertaken by irrigation infrastructure operators and individual irrigators. These projects improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP)
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Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the State and the successful grant applicant. Four public calls for application were conducted.
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Type of measure
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Funding is 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. The water savings are delivered to the
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
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Fisheries |
Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund. |
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Environment related objective
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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.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Abalone Industry Reinvestment Fund.
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Applicants may be individuals, community organisations, research institutes, local government or industry representatives.
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Type of measure
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Direct payment
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Endangered
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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The On-farm Energy Audit and Capital Infrastructure Grant Program supports the Tasmanian Government AgriVision 2050 Policy which aims to increase the value of the state's agriculture and agri-food sectors to AUD10 billion by 2050.
The program supports Tasmanian businesses undertaking an energy audit, allowing eligible farm businesses to access two-thirds of the cost of having the audit undertaken by a suitably qualified professional
The program aims to reduce energy costs to strengthen the profitability and sustainability of farm businesses. This supports the government's AgriVision 2050 policy and sets a target for growing the value of the agriculture sector in Tasmania.
The Grant were administered through the Tasmanian Government's Department of State Growth.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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On-farm Energy Audit and Capital Infrastructure Grant Program
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To eligible Tasmanian small and medium sized agri-farm businesses with a turnover of less than AUD5 million through a grant deed.
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Type of measure
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The On-farm Energy Audit and Capital Infrastructure Grant Program provides Tasmanian farmers with matched funding of up to AUD20 000 to undertake an on-farm energy audit and/or to purchase new energy-saving or energy efficient capital infrastructure.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2018-2019
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Keywords
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Environment
Energy
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Boosting Business Productivity |
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Environment related objective
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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.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Boosting Business Productivity
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Provided to all sizes of businesses that spend more than AUD20,000 per year on energy. Paid evidence that specified activities have been completed (such as engaging an energy efficiency specialist or installing new equipment).
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Type of measure
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Matched-funding (AUD1:$AUD) for businesses to access specialist energy and materials efficiency consultants. Matched-funding (AUD1:AUD1) for businesses to upgrade gas equipment.
Funding intermediaries / industry associations to complete training and mento
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2016-2017; 2017-2018; 2018-2019
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 |
Australia |
2019 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Marine Stewardship Council certification |
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Environment related objective
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To demonstrate 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 and to provide for policy, compliance and research support for the assessments.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Marine Stewardship Council certification
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For pre-assessments, the subsidy was provided to the CAB on the approval of the Department. Pre-assessments were completed for all fisheries. Full assessments require support of the fishery rights holders, that the fishery is considered a high priority for certification, and that the Department has the resources available to support the assessment/audit.
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Type of measure
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Government funds the full cost of the independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) undertaking the pre-assessment, full assessment and first annual surveillance audit. Subsequently industry must fully fund the surveillance audits in years 2-4 and the 5
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2018-2019; 2019-2020
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Keywords
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Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Endangered
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| Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures |
G/SPS/N/AUS/469 |
Australia |
2019 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Agriculture, Other |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment by imposing a biosecuruty measure for protection of plants and animal life and health, and territory, from damage due to plant pest.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Emergency phytosanitary measures for the importation of tomato and capsicum seeds are being introduced to mitigate the biosecurity risk posed by Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) .
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Seeds for sowing of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and capsicum (Capsicum annuum species complex)
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Type of measure
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Emergency phytosanitary measure
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 5th March 2019
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Keywords
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