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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): Private Irrigation Infrastructure Program for South Australia

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 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
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Private Irrigation Infrastructure Program for South Australia

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.
Either a private irrigation infrastructure operator, delivery partner or an individual irrigator
Type of measure
Funding agreement of average around AUD 0.5 million between the Commonwealth 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 2009. The program was completed at the end of 2016/17.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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): Queensland Healthy Headwater Water Use and Efficiency Program

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 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
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Queensland Healthy Headwater Water Use and Efficiency Program

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.
Individual irrigators
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of AUD 155 million between the Commonwealth and the Queensland Government. Following a public call for applications and their assessment, the Queensland Government then enters into a funding agreement with successful individual irrigator
 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 1 June 2010. The program has funding to 2019/2020.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/AUS Australia 2018 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Other
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Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Goulburn Murray Water Connection Project Stage 2 (Formerly Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2)

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 address water efficiency in both the delivery system and user connections in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation district with 102 gigalitres (long term average annual yield) of project water savings transferred to the Commonwealth. The funding agreement provides for a connection/reconnection/disconnection of individual irrigators to a "backbone" irrigation delivery system with a share of the water savings arising from the project transferred to the Commonwealth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Goulburn Murray Water Connection Project Stage 2 (Formerly Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2)

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.
the Goulburn Murray Water, the organisation implementing the project
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of AUD 956 million State-led competitive grant program
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: The program commenced in November 2011 and has funding until 30 June 2019.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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): New South Wales State Basin Pipe – Stock and Domestic

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 improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management on and off-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): New South Wales State Basin Pipe – Stock and Domestic

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.
Operators of the replacement of current water delivery infrastructure for selected stock and domestic schemes with more efficient systems in the NSW Murray-Darling Basin
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of AUD 137 million State-led competitive grant program
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: The program commenced in June 2012 and has funding until 2017/2018
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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):New South Wales State Water Metering Scheme (including 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 assist in improving the efficiency and productivity of water use and management on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP):New South Wales State Water Metering Scheme (including 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.
Purchasers (or upgraders) and installers of water meters with telemetric functionality for its irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of AUD 55.4 million State-led program
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: The program commenced with a pilot in June 2012 and was completed in 2016/2017.
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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):New South Wales State Irrigated Farm Modernisation Project (and 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 upgrade on-farm water infrastructure and strengthen the capacity of irrigators to adopt more efficient water management practices, reduce water losses and improve productivity. Water savings arising from project works will be transferred to the Commonwealth for environmental use. These projects improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP):New South Wales State Irrigated Farm Modernisation Project (and 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.
Operators of the upgrade on-farm water infrastructure and strengthen the capacity of irrigators
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of AUD 119.9 million State-led program
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17

Duration of the subsidy: The program commenced in June 2012 and has funding until 2018/2019
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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): On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Project (including pilot projects)

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 assist irrigators to modernise their on-farm irrigation infrastructure and improve water use efficiency while returning water savings to the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Project (including pilot projects)

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 works for conversion of flood irrigation to drip or spray irrigation, laser grading, and system automation
Type of measure
Funding Agreement of between AUD1 million and AUD33 million
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Duration of the subsidy: Round 1 of the program commenced in 2010. The program has funding to 2018/2019
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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