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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/356 Australia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Other environmental requirements Agriculture, Forestry
Draft review of policy: Importation of…
Draft review of policy: Importation of Phytophthora ramorum host propagative material into Australia.

This draft review of policy was initiated as several new species of Phytophthora were identified that share similar host ranges, geographic ranges and symptoms to P. ramorum. This review therefore considers not only P. ramorum but also P. kernoviae, P. nemorosa and P. pseudosyringae.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Phytophthora ramorum host propagative material
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft review of policy: Importation of Phytophthora ramorum host propagative material into Australia.

This draft review of policy was initiated as several new species of Phytophthora were identified that share similar host ranges, geographic ranges and symptoms to P. ramorum. This review therefore considers not only P. ramorum but also P. kernoviae, P. nemorosa and P. pseudosyringae.
Phytophthora ramorum, P. kernoviae, P. nemorosa and P. pseudosyringae host propagative material
Type of measure
General Phytosanitary policy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Wildlife
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/360 Australia 2015
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 nectarine fruit from China, May 2015.
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australias appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh nectarine fruit from China. The draft report includes:
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Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by imposing biosecurity policy framework
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh nectarine fruit from China, May 2015.
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australias appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh nectarine fruit from China. The draft report includes:
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Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis
Fresh nectarine fruit
Type of measure
Pest risk assessments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/363 Australia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Other environmental requirements, Quarantine…
Other environmental requirements, Quarantine requirements
 All products/economic activities
The Biosecurity Bill 2014 along with supporting…
The Biosecurity Bill 2014 along with supporting legislation received Royal Assent from Australia's Governor-General on 16 June 2015 and has now become the Biosecurity Act 2015.

The Biosecurity Act includes a chapter on ballast water management providing a framework for Australia to work towards ratification of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.
Environment related objective
To ensure biosecurity through the regulation of ballast water management and to comply with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Biosecurity Bill 2014 along with supporting legislation received Royal Assent from Australia's Governor-General on 16 June 2015 and has now become the Biosecurity Act 2015.

The Biosecurity Act includes a chapter on ballast water management providing a framework for Australia to work towards ratification of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.
General importation of goods into Australia
Type of measure
Quarantine requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 16 June 2016
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/366 Australia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Agriculture
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed…
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh table grapes from India. The draft report includes:
Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis;
Environment related objective
To ensure biosecurity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh table grapes from India. The draft report includes:
Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis;
Fresh table grapes
Type of measure
Pest risk assessments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/367 Australia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Risk assessment Agriculture
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed…
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh mango fruit from Indonesia, Thailand and Viet Nam. The draft report includes:
Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis;
Environment related objective
To ensure biosecurity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft pest risk analysis and the proposed measures to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection for the import of fresh mango fruit from Indonesia, Thailand and Viet Nam. The draft report includes:
Introduction, including Australia's biosecurity policy framework and this pest risk analysis;
Fresh mango fruit
Type of measure
Pest risk assessments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/375 Australia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements All products/economic activities
The new Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON)…
The new Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system replaces and improves upon the Import Conditions (ICON) system that has provided Australia's biosecurity import conditions and the ability to apply for import permits for a number of years.
Environment related objective
To ensure biosecurity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The new Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system replaces and improves upon the Import Conditions (ICON) system that has provided Australia's biosecurity import conditions and the ability to apply for import permits for a number of years.
All imports into Australia
Type of measure
Biosecurity Import Conditions and import permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 9 November 2015 for import conditions; on 23 November 2015 for all import permit applications
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/281/AUS/REV.1 Australia 2015 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy
Countervailing measures against biodiesel…
Countervailing measures against biodiesel receiving environment-related subsidies from the United States
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from the United States
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against biodiesel receiving environment-related subsidies from the United States
Biodiesel
Investigation ID number: TM 163 CV1
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 17.04.2014
Duty Assessment Review: 18.04.2013 - 17.10.2013

Date of original imposition: 19.04.2011
Terminated 03.12.2014
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/289/AUS 2015 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from the United States
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against biodiesel receiving environment-related subsidies from the United States
Biodiesel
Investigation ID number: TM 163 CV1
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of original imposition: 19.04.2011
Keywords
Bio
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/96 Australia 2015 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Grants and direct payments Agriculture Pest and disease control: Animal Health Australia
Environment related objective
To facilitate the improvements in Australia's animal health policy and practice; To ensure that Australia's livestock health systems support and contribute to, inter alia, the protection of human health, the environment and recreational activities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pest and disease control: Animal Health Australia
Sheep and livestock
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2011-2012
Date of entry into effect: 1996.
Period of application: Unlimited.
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/96 Australia 2015 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Pest and disease control and eradication: Caring…
Pest and disease control and eradication: Caring for Our Country – Pest and Disease Eradication
Environment related objective
To eradicate incursions of specific exotic plant pests and diseases from the country (a pest or disease has the potential to seriously impact Australia's economy, environment and people's lifestyle)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pest and disease control and eradication: Caring for Our Country – Pest and Disease Eradication
Pest and disease eradication
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2011-2012
Date of entry into effect: 2008.
Period of application: Funding until 2017-2018 financial year.
Keywords
Environment