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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
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/130 Australia 2019 Water management and conservation Non-monetary support Agriculture
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) 2030…
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) 2030 Modernisation Phase 1B
Environment related objective
To support the delivery of a number of actions in the Victorian Government’s Water for Victoria plan, which outlines the State’s long-term strategic plan for the management of Victorian water resources. Preliminary estimates are that the AUD 50-75 million project will yield 8-10GL of water savings that could be used to increase water security for irrigators and/or contribute to environmental shortfalls in the Macalister River.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) 2030 Modernisation Phase 1B
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) 2030 Modernisation Phase 1B contributes to:
• Action 4.2: Invest in rural infrastructure
• Action 4.5: Improve water delivery efficiency in irrigation districts.
Type of measure
Infrastructural services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into effect: 13 April 2017 Period of application: 13 April 2017 to 31 May 2021
Keywords
Environment
Recycle
Natural resources
Water
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/130 Australia 2019
Water management and conservation, Soil…
Water management and conservation, Soil management and conservation
 Non-monetary support Agriculture
Werribee Irrigation District (WID) Modernisation…
Werribee Irrigation District (WID) Modernisation Project
Environment related objective
To generate 5 gigalitres of annual water savings for environmental and agricultural use. Also to optimise water security for irrigators, decreasing their reliance on highly saline recycled water during dry conditions, which can impact long term crop and soil health.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Werribee Irrigation District (WID) Modernisation Project
The delivery of a number of actions in the Victorian Government’s Water for Victoria plan
Type of measure
Infrastructural services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into effect: 13 April 2017 Period of Application: 13 April 2017 to 31 May 2021
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources
Soil
Water
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/130 Australia 2019
Water management and conservation, Soil…
Water management and conservation, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Agriculture
ACT Rural Grants (ARG) 2017/18: Installation of…
ACT Rural Grants (ARG) 2017/18: Installation of an ACT Soil Moisture Probe in Tidbinbilla Valley and Equicultural Demonstration Site on a horse agistment property
Environment related objective
To support a range of sustainable agriculture on-farm, on ground works. Any activities funded under the ACT Rural Grants Program needed to meet the following criteria:
• improve groundcover, vegetation, soil health and/or water quality;
• minimise off-site impacts of farming activities;
• protect biodiversity;
• demonstrate coordinated regional or landscape-scale partnerships to address priority issues, including weed and pest animal issues; and
• prepare for climate variability and climate change.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
ACT Rural Grants (ARG) 2017/18: Installation of an ACT Soil Moisture Probe in Tidbinbilla Valley and Equicultural Demonstration Site on a horse agistment property
Grants programe for rural landholders
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Sustainable
Soil
Bio
Climate
Environment
Water
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/130 Australia 2019 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture Welcome/Montagu Riverworks
Environment related objective
To develop practical on-ground flood mitigation measures for the Welcome and Montagu riverworks districts in Northwest Tasmania. This included allocating AUD 75,000 for relevant environmental studies and AUD 100,000 for onground riverworks in the Welcome River Riverworks District and AUD 75,000 for relevant environmental studies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Welcome/Montagu Riverworks
Provision of funding
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/106 Australia 2018 Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Updating Gene Technology Regulation in Australia …
Updating Gene Technology Regulation in Australia - Regulation Impact Statement for consultation

The document outlines proposed changes to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 which will clarify the classification of organisms that have been modified through the use of certain new technologies (two site directed nuclease techniques, oligo-directed mutagenesis and some RNA interference techniques) . These changes will clarify which organisms will be required to be regulated as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. They will also identify some organisms which will not require regulation as GMOs in Australia.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating genetically modified organisms (GMO) (protection of animal or plant life or health)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Updating Gene Technology Regulation in Australia - Regulation Impact Statement for consultation

The document outlines proposed changes to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 which will clarify the classification of organisms that have been modified through the use of certain new technologies (two site directed nuclease techniques, oligo-directed mutagenesis and some RNA interference techniques) . These changes will clarify which organisms will be required to be regulated as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. They will also identify some organisms which will not require regulation as GMOs in Australia.
Genetically modified organisms (GMO)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
07.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/107 Australia 2018
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 ("the…
Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 ("the Act"); Product Emissions Standards Rules 2017 ("the Rules"):

The Act creates a framework for regulating emissions from products that provides for an emissions-controlled product to be certified. To be certified, the product must meet an emissions standard.

The Rules specify emissions-controlled products and the requirements for a product to get certified.
Environment related objective
To improve air quality in Australia in order to deliver associated environmental benefits; To assist in giving effect to Australia's obligations under one or more of the Climate Change Conventions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 ("the Act"); Product Emissions Standards Rules 2017 ("the Rules"):

The Act creates a framework for regulating emissions from products that provides for an emissions-controlled product to be certified. To be certified, the product must meet an emissions standard.

The Rules specify emissions-controlled products and the requirements for a product to get certified.
Outboard motors; Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc; Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc; Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 1,000 cc; Motorboats, other than outboard motorboats
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
47.020
47.080
840721
840731
840732
840733
890392
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force (proposed): 1 July 2018. The prohibition on imports, specified by the Act and the Rules, will commence on 1 July 2018.
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/109 Australia 2018
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS),…
Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS), labelling and testing requirements under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 for Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; and heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading
Environment related objective
This standard aims to protect the environment by inducing better consumer information and reducing the energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs for refrigerated cabinets sold in Australia and New Zealand
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS), labelling and testing requirements under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 for Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; and heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading
Refrigerated cabinets
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.130.20
8418
Subsidy amount Implementation period
12 months after adoption, and not earlier than 1 January 2020
Keywords
Climate
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Labelling
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/444 Australia 2018
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import…
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Indonesia
Environment related objective
Ensuring Plant protection by address biosecurity risks associated with imported fresh dragon fruit
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Indonesia
Fresh dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.)
Type of measure
Import requirements
 ICS - HS Code
081090
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/451 Australia 2018 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Technical regulation or specifications Fisheries, Other
The Australian Government Department of…
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has determined that new import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns are required to manage the risks associated with the increased volume of BBC products imported into Australia. The revised BBC import conditions ensure that the import of BBC prawns can continue while achieving Australia's appropriate level of protection (ALOP)
Environment related objective
Ensuring food safety by addressing biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns (breaded, battered and crumbed) for human consumption
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has determined that new import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns are required to manage the risks associated with the increased volume of BBC products imported into Australia. The revised BBC import conditions ensure that the import of BBC prawns can continue while achieving Australia's appropriate level of protection (ALOP)
Prawns (breaded, battered and crumbed) for human consumption
Type of measure
Import requirements
 ICS - HS Code
160520
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 28 September 2018
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/457 Australia 2018 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import…
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh decrowned pineapples from Taiwan
Environment related objective
Ensuring Plant protection by address biosecurity risks associated with imported Fresh decrowned pineapples
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh decrowned pineapples from Taiwan
Fresh decrowned pineapples (Ananas comosus)
Type of measure
Import requirements
 ICS - HS Code
0804
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Bio