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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/390 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources…
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released a final review of the risk management of honey bee semen. The final review was completed following assessment of submissions from stakeholders.
Risk management measures are required to prevent the introduction of the Africanised honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata), an undesirable sub-type of the European honey bee; and
Restrictions on entry of honey bee semen to the state of Western Australia due to that state's differing honey bee health status.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by preventing the introduction of the Africanised honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata), an invasive alien species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released a final review of the risk management of honey bee semen. The final review was completed following assessment of submissions from stakeholders.
Risk management measures are required to prevent the introduction of the Africanised honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata), an undesirable sub-type of the European honey bee; and
Restrictions on entry of honey bee semen to the state of Western Australia due to that state's differing honey bee health status.
Honey bee semen
Type of measure
Risk assessment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 20 June 2016
Keywords
Wildlife
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/391 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Conformity assessment procedures, Import licences Agriculture, Other
BICON import conditions for animal based retorted…
BICON import conditions for animal based retorted goods for human consumption
The requirement for an import permit will be removed. The goods will still have to meet Australia's import conditions to manage biosecurity risks associated with the goods to an acceptable level.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by managing biosecurity risks linked to retorted goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BICON import conditions for animal based retorted goods for human consumption
The requirement for an import permit will be removed. The goods will still have to meet Australia's import conditions to manage biosecurity risks associated with the goods to an acceptable level.
Canned/retorted food:
• Dairy products;
• Egg products;
• Meat products;
• Food containing more than 5% meat (beef only) from Japan;
• Canned meat products (excluding beef);
• Chicken or pork from New Zealand; and
• Meat, mixed country origins, exported from New Zealand.
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
0401.10
0401.50
0402.90
0402.10
0402.50
0402.00
0403.90
0404.00
0404.01
0405.00
0406.01
0407.01
0408.00
0410.00
0505.00
0209.01
0210.00
0210.10
0210.90
0210.05
0210.50
0210.60
0210.70
0210.95
0305.00
0305.01
0305.10
0305.90
0306.10
0306.20
0306.90
0306.00
0306.01
0307.00
0307.90
0307.14
0307.15
0307.16
0307.91
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/395 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Agriculture
Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of…
Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea, August 2016
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea. The draft report includes:
• Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by taking into consideration Australia's biosecurity policy framework
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea, August 2016
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh strawberry fruit from the Republic of Korea. The draft report includes:
• Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Fresh strawberries
Type of measure
Risk assessment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/397 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Import licences Agriculture
BICON Veterinary Health Certification…
BICON Veterinary Health Certification Requirements for Frozen Canine Semen
The requirement for an import permit will be removed but the goods will still have to meet Australia's import conditions to manage biosecurity risks associated with the goods which are described in Attachment 1.
It is expected these changes will take effect later this year or early next year. The import conditions for frozen canine semen and all other commodities will continue to be available through the Department's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) at: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/biconweb4.0.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by managing biosecurity risks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BICON Veterinary Health Certification Requirements for Frozen Canine Semen
The requirement for an import permit will be removed but the goods will still have to meet Australia's import conditions to manage biosecurity risks associated with the goods which are described in Attachment 1.
It is expected these changes will take effect later this year or early next year. The import conditions for frozen canine semen and all other commodities will continue to be available through the Department's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) at: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/biconweb4.0.
Frozen canine semen from New Zealand and other approved countries
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be confirmed
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/399 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Import licences Agriculture
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import…
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam, September 2016
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh dragon fruit from Viet Nam. The draft report includes:
• Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by taking into consideration Australia's biosecurity policy framework
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam, September 2016
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh dragon fruit from Viet Nam. The draft report includes:
• Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Fresh dragon fruit
Type of measure
Import requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/409 Australia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Agriculture
Draft group pest risk analysis for thrips and…
Draft group pest risk analysis for thrips and tospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.

The draft group pest risk analysis considers the biosecurity risk posed by all members of the insect order Thysanoptera (commonly referred to as thrips) and all members of the virus genus Tospovirus that are (or are likely) to be associated with fresh fruit, vegetables, cut flowers or foliage imported into Australia as commercial consignments from any country. Phytosanitary measures are identified in the draft report for use in specific cases where measures are required.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by taking into consideration biosecurity risk in conducting pest risk analysis of all members of the insect order Thysanoptera (commonly referred to as thrips) and all members of the virus genus Tospovirus that are (or are likely) to be associated with fresh fruit, vegetables, cut flowers or foliage imported into Australia as commercial consignments from any country
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft group pest risk analysis for thrips and tospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.

The draft group pest risk analysis considers the biosecurity risk posed by all members of the insect order Thysanoptera (commonly referred to as thrips) and all members of the virus genus Tospovirus that are (or are likely) to be associated with fresh fruit, vegetables, cut flowers or foliage imported into Australia as commercial consignments from any country. Phytosanitary measures are identified in the draft report for use in specific cases where measures are required.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, cut-flowers and foliage
Type of measure
Risk assessment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force following finalisation of the pest risk analysis
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/AUS Australia 2016 Animal protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate
Environment related objective
To assist primary producers in a drought-declared area to establish water infrastructure to supply water for emergency animal welfare needs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate
Primary producers in a drought affected area of the states of Queensland or New South Wales
Type of measure
Rebate applied to the purchase and installation of water infrastructure including:
• pipes, water tanks and water troughs; • drilling a new bore; • water pumps and power supply used to run water pumps such as generators; • other materials or equipment necessary to install the above; • any freight component to purchase and install the equipment; • the professional installation costs to install the water infrastructure.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015

Duration of the subsidy: 10 February 2014 to 30 June 2014
Keywords
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/AUS Australia 2016
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP) The…
Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP)

The CTIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future.
Environment related objective
To support manufacturing businesses to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP)

The CTIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future.
Businesses undertaking manufacturing activities to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015

Duration of the subsidy: Commenced on 16 February 2012 and closed to new applicants on 22 October 2013
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Emissions
Climate
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/AUS Australia 2016
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment…
Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP)

The CTFFIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future.
Environment related objective
To support food processing, metal forging and foundry manufacturing businesses to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP)

The CTFFIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future.
Businesses undertaking food processing, metal forging and foundry activities to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015

Duration of the subsidy: Commenced on 16 February 2012 and closed to new applicants on 22 October 2013
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Emissions
Climate
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/AUS Australia 2016
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmental…
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle Scheme (LPG VS)
Environment related objective
To promote the use and uptake of LPG as an alternative fuel and promote cleaner, more environmentally friendly technology
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle Scheme (LPG VS)
Individuals who purchased a new LPG powered vehicle or had their existing vehicle converted to LPG
Type of measure
Cash grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015

Duration of the subsidy: 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2014
Keywords
Clean
Environment