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G/SCM/N/284/AUS |
Australia |
2016 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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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 47 commercial fisheries (wild fishery harvest and aquaculture) achieving the Marine Stewardship Council environmental standard
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Marine Stewardship Council certification
Background: 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 $14. 5 m for the project.
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For pre-assessments the subsidy is provided to the Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) on the approval of the Department.
For full-assessments, the subsidy is provided to the CAB on the approval of the fishery client and the Department.
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Type of measure
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Government funds the full cost of the independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) undertaking the pre-assessment, full assessment and first annual surveillance
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015
Duration of the subsidy: Four financial years - 2012/2013 to 2015/2016 inclusive
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
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G/SCM/N/298/AUS |
Australia |
2016 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Countervailing measure / investigation |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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Countervailing measures against biodiesel from the United States
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Countervailing measures against biodiesel from the United States
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Biodiesel
Investigation ID number: TM 163 CV1
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Type of measure
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Countervailing duties
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of original imposition: 19.04.2011
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/305/AUS |
Australia |
2016 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Countervailing measure / investigation |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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Countervailing measures against biodiesel from the United States
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Countervailing measures against biodiesel from the United States
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Biodiesel
Investigation ID number: TM 163 CV1
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Type of measure
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Countervailing duties (termination of measures)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of termination: 19.04.2016
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Keywords
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
Water management and conservation |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Industry-Led Research Sub Programme |
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Environment related objective
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To optimise irrigation water use
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Industry-Led Research Sub Programme
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Eligible irrigation projects
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Type of measure
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Research services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: 8 August 2013.
Period of application: 8 August 2013 - 30 June 2015.
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Keywords
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Loxton Research Centre Redevelopment |
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Environment related objective
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To support the collaboration for the sustainability of the South Australian Murray Darling Basin
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Loxton Research Centre Redevelopment
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The South Australian Murray Darling Basin
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Type of measure
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Research services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: 8 August 2013.
Period of application: 8 August 2013 - 30 June 2015.
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Keywords
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
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Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
New Horizons Soil Modification Programme |
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Environment related objective
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To support research and extension on sub soil modification that leads to increased fertility, long term storage of carbon, reduced soil erosion risk, and improved water use efficiency
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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New Horizons Soil Modification Programme
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Research and extension on sub soil modification
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Type of measure
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Research services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: 22 January 2014.
Period of application: 22 January 2014 - 30 June 2016.
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Keywords
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Soil
Natural resources
Climate
Water
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support |
Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry |
Caring for our Country - Innovation Grants |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the adoption of innovative production, resource management and supply chain management practices and processes, that will improve sustainability of resource based industries
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Caring for our Country - Innovation Grants
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Eligible projects conducted by natural resource management bodies, non-government organisations, industry bodies and landowners. This includes farmers, fishers, foresters and other businesses.
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Type of measure
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Extension and advisory services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: 6 June 2013.
Period of application: 6 June 2013 - June 2016.
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Keywords
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Natural resources
Sustainable
Fish
Forest
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
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Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Rural Water Use Efficiency - Irrigation Futures |
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Environment related objective
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To provide environmental services to irrigators system design and management. Services funded typically include:
• providing information through workshops, field days, fact sheets and web-based tools on ways to improve water and energy efficiency;
• conducting assessments on irrigation and pumping systems to determine their efficiency and to identify where water and energy savings can be made;
• offering advice to irrigators to encourage them to make system and practice changes, including advice on managing agricultural wastewater and the management of nutrients applied through irrigation.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Rural Water Use Efficiency - Irrigation Futures
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The efficiency of water use in rural areas
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Type of measure
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Environmental extension and advisory services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: July 2013.
Period of application: July 2013 - June 2017.
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Keywords
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Environment
Natural resources
Energy
Waste
Conservation
Water
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/100 |
Australia |
2016 |
Natural resources conservation |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
Beef Australia Exposition |
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Environment related objective
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To improve natural resource management
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Beef Australia Exposition
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Funding is given to Beef Australia Ltd to run the Beef Australia exposition
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Type of measure
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Marketing and promotion services
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Date of entry into effect: 1 July 2013.
Period of application: 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014.
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Keywords
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| Agriculture |
G/AG/N/AUS/105 |
Australia |
2016 |
Sustainable agriculture management |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development in developing countries. In 2014/2015, this assistance focused on, inter alia, agricultural productivity and sustainability, crop storage, and environmental management.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Bilateral and Regional Programmes
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LDCs and Net Food-Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
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Type of measure
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Technical and financial assistance (Aid)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial year 2014/2015
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Keywords
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