Search

More search criteria
Less search criteria
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
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
Regional Trade Agreements S/C/N/920 ; WT/REG395/N/1
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile,…
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Viet Nam
 2018 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade…
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services within the meaning of GATT 1994 Article XXIV and GATS Article V. The Agreement contains provisions on national treatment and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, textiles and apparel goods, customs administration and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment, cross-border trade in services, financial services, temporary entry for business persons, telecommunications, electronic commerce, government procurement, competition policy, state-owned enterprises and designated monopolies, intellectual property, labour, environment, cooperation and capacity building, competitiveness and business facilitation, development, small and medium sized enterprises, regulatory coherence, transparency and anti-corruption, administrative and institutional provisions, and dispute settlement. The Agreement establishes a Commission to oversee its implementation.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on environmental issues
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services within the meaning of GATT 1994 Article XXIV and GATS Article V. The Agreement contains provisions on national treatment and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, textiles and apparel goods, customs administration and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment, cross-border trade in services, financial services, temporary entry for business persons, telecommunications, electronic commerce, government procurement, competition policy, state-owned enterprises and designated monopolies, intellectual property, labour, environment, cooperation and capacity building, competitiveness and business facilitation, development, small and medium sized enterprises, regulatory coherence, transparency and anti-corruption, administrative and institutional provisions, and dispute settlement. The Agreement establishes a Commission to oversee its implementation.
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
30 December 2018 for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and 14 January 2019 for Viet Nam.

For the rest of the Parties, entry into force would be in accordance with Article 3 (Entry into Force), paragraph 2, of the CPTPP.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/105 Australia 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air…
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Determination 2017 includes four changes to the energy efficiency regulations for air conditioners:
1. Adopt a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) methodology for rating air conditioner energy efficiency
2. Adopt a Zoned Energy Rating Label to replace the existing Energy Rating Label, and report Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings
3. Changes to MEPS requirements
4. Minor changes
Environment related objective
The standard`s purpose is to provide consumer information, labelling; to protect the environment; to harmonize; and to save cost and enhance productivity.
1. Alignment of standards and regulation with international standards.
2. Contribute to Australia's plan to improve energy productivity by 40 per cent by 2030.
3. Contribute to Australia's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Determination 2017 includes four changes to the energy efficiency regulations for air conditioners:
1. Adopt a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) methodology for rating air conditioner energy efficiency
2. Adopt a Zoned Energy Rating Label to replace the existing Energy Rating Label, and report Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings
3. Changes to MEPS requirements
4. Minor changes
Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated. Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The lower MEPS requirements for double duct portable air conditioners will come into force the day after the regulations are approved (e.g. December 2017). The MEPS requirements for air conditioners with a capacity >65kW will come into force no earlier than 1 October 2020. All of the other proposed regulatory changes will come into force no earlier than 1 April 2019 (the main date of entry into force)
Keywords
Energy
Climate
Green
Labelling
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/419 Australia 2017
Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Other
Importation of captive non-human primates -…
Importation of captive non-human primates - Review of import conditions
A final report on a risk assessment of the animal and human health risks associated with imported captive non-human primates. Importation of captive non-human primates will be permitted subject to biosecurity legislation, and the application of sanitary measures. The report identifies and categorizes hazards of biosecurity concern associated with the importation of captive non-human primates and includes a review of disease agents.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by taking into consideration Australia's biosecurity legislation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Importation of captive non-human primates - Review of import conditions
A final report on a risk assessment of the animal and human health risks associated with imported captive non-human primates. Importation of captive non-human primates will be permitted subject to biosecurity legislation, and the application of sanitary measures. The report identifies and categorizes hazards of biosecurity concern associated with the importation of captive non-human primates and includes a review of disease agents.
Captive non-human primates from zoos and research institutions
Type of measure
Review of Australia's import requirements and final report on risk assessment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 20 April 2017
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/422 Australia 2017
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
Biosecurity Advice 2017/07 As set out in the…
Biosecurity Advice 2017/07
As set out in the Biosecurity Advice, Australia's Director of Biosecurity is conducting a review of Australia's import requirements for prawns and prawn products for human consumption from all countries. The review will identify and categorise hazards of biosecurity concern associated with the importation of these products, including undertaking risk assessments of disease agents as required.

Trading partners will be informed of the release of the draft report and will have the opportunity to provide comment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by managing biosecurity risks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biosecurity Advice 2017/07
As set out in the Biosecurity Advice, Australia's Director of Biosecurity is conducting a review of Australia's import requirements for prawns and prawn products for human consumption from all countries. The review will identify and categorise hazards of biosecurity concern associated with the importation of these products, including undertaking risk assessments of disease agents as required.

Trading partners will be informed of the release of the draft report and will have the opportunity to provide comment.
Cooked and uncooked prawns and prawn products
Type of measure
Review of Australia's import requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force anticipated late 2019
Keywords
Bio