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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
Agriculture G/AG/N/TUN/60 Tunisia 2021 Afforestation/reforestation Non-monetary support Agriculture
Infrastructural services: Environmental…
Infrastructural services: Environmental conservation through land and afforestation works
Environment related objective
Environmental conservation through land and afforestation works
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Infrastructural services: Environmental conservation through land and afforestation works
Agricultural sector
Type of measure
Infrastructural service
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2019
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
12. Hazardous waste: The import, export and…
12. Hazardous waste: The import, export and transit of hazardous waste is regulated under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulations: establish a permit control system for the export from, import into, or transit through, Australia of hazardous and other wastes.
Environment related objective
To ensure that hazardous waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner to protect human beings and the environment, within and outside Australia. Comply with Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Hazardous waste: The import, export and transit of hazardous waste is regulated under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulations: establish a permit control system for the export from, import into, or transit through, Australia of hazardous and other wastes.
Applies to all transboundary movements of hazardous and other wastes between countries that are a party to the Basel Convention or the Waigani Convention, or member countries of the OECD, or imports from East Timor to Australia.
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences; and regulation on transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
14 Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctic…
14 Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), persons are not permitted to import certain items into Antarctica. This legislation applies to Australian nationals for all areas south of 60° south and for foreign nationals to the Australian Antarctic Territory only
Environment related objective
Protect the Antarctic from non-indigenous organisms. Comply with Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14 Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), persons are not permitted to import certain items into Antarctica. This legislation applies to Australian nationals for all areas south of 60° south and for foreign nationals to the Australian Antarctic Territory only
Imports to Antarctica. Animal, plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus that is not indigenous to the Antarctic unless the animal (not being a live bird), plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus, as the case may be, was brought into the Antarctic to be used as food; non-sterile soil, or polychlorinated biphenyls, or polystyrene beads or chips or any similar kind of packaging material; pesticides not for scientific, medical or hygienic purposes
Type of measure
Prohibition; Import licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Indigenous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Other
15 Imports to Territory of Heard Island and…
15 Imports to Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands: The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands is an external territory of Australia. The purpose of the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987 is the preservation and management of the Territory for the protection of its environment and wildlife.
Environment related objective
To preserve and manage the Territory for the protection of its environment and wildlife.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15 Imports to Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands: The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands is an external territory of Australia. The purpose of the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987 is the preservation and management of the Territory for the protection of its environment and wildlife.
Imports to Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. The importation of any diseased organism or live poultry (prohibition); and the importation of any organism, or any dead poultry or poultry products (permit required).
Type of measure
Import licences;Import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Indigenous
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
16. Incandescent (filament) lights: he…
16. Incandescent (filament) lights: he prohibition was brought into effect in advance of point of sale restrictions for these products. Note that as no incandescent lighting of this type is manufactured in Australia this is an effective means of implementing the phase-out. The Licensing system is administered by the Residential Energy Efficiency Branch, Department of Environment and Energy.
Environment related objective
To phase-out inefficient incandescent lighting as part of Australia’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Incandescent (filament) lights: he prohibition was brought into effect in advance of point of sale restrictions for these products. Note that as no incandescent lighting of this type is manufactured in Australia this is an effective means of implementing the phase-out. The Licensing system is administered by the Residential Energy Efficiency Branch, Department of Environment and Energy.
Inefficient GLS electric filament lamps as set out in Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008- Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements.
Type of measure
Prohibition; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
17. Industrial Chemicals: Australian Industrial…
17. Industrial Chemicals: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment. PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Environment related objective
To comply with the Rotterdam Convention promoting shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among Parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm; and To ensure that no new chemicals are introduced into Australia unless they have been assessed for risks to public health, occupational health and safety and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Industrial Chemicals: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment. PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Industrial chemicals include a broad range of chemicals used in inks, plastics, adhesives, paints, glues, solvents, cosmetics, soaps and other products. Persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated triphenyls (PCTs) and polychlorinated polyphenyls; Hazardous chemicals.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Import licences Manufacturing
18 Road Vehicles: Importation into Australia of…
18 Road Vehicles: Importation into Australia of road vehicles is controlled under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (the Act) and Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (the Rules). The Act and the Rules commenced in full on 1 July 2021 and replaced the now repealed Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVS Act) and associated regulations and determinations. Approvals are required to import road vehicles into Australia.
Environment related objective
To provide consumers in Australia with a choice of road vehicles that: meet safety and environmental expectations of the community; use energy conservation technology (...).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18 Road Vehicles: Importation into Australia of road vehicles is controlled under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (the Act) and Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (the Rules). The Act and the Rules commenced in full on 1 July 2021 and replaced the now repealed Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVS Act) and associated regulations and determinations. Approvals are required to import road vehicles into Australia.
Road vehicles
Type of measure
Import approvals
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 July 2021
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
21 Organochlorine chemicals: The importation of…
21 Organochlorine chemicals: The importation of certain organochlorine chemicals (OCs) as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture or an authorised officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health & safety by restricting the import of certain Persistent Organic Pollutants listed under the Stockholm Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
21 Organochlorine chemicals: The importation of certain organochlorine chemicals (OCs) as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture or an authorised officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
OCs controlled under domestic legislation and persistent organic pollutants that are listed under Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995.
Type of measure
Import Prohibition; import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Organic
Pollution
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Export quotas, Import quotas
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
22. Ozone-depleting substances and synthetic…
22. Ozone-depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases: The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances - chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, bromochloromethane and methyl bromide (for non quarantine and pre-shipment use) is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol is almost complete. Control measures for HFCs under the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol commenced on 1 January 2019 to phase-down the production and import of HFCs. Australia's Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through licensing controls and quota restrictions on HCFCs and HFCs, and licensing of imports of methyl bromide.
Environment related objective
To fulfill Australia's obligations under Montreal Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Ozone-depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases: The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances - chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, bromochloromethane and methyl bromide (for non quarantine and pre-shipment use) is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol is almost complete. Control measures for HFCs under the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol commenced on 1 January 2019 to phase-down the production and import of HFCs. Australia's Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through licensing controls and quota restrictions on HCFCs and HFCs, and licensing of imports of methyl bromide.
Ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC); Methylbromide; Synthetic greenhouse gases
Type of measure
Ban with exceptional Import licenses; quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Emissions
Green
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals
24. Radioactive substances: The importation of…
24. Radioactive substances: The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) unless the permission in writing is granted by the Australian Minister for Health, (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health & safety and manage nternational obligations under the Basel Convention by restricting and regulating the importation of radioactive substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
24. Radioactive substances: The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) unless the permission in writing is granted by the Australian Minister for Health, (...)
Any radioactive material or substance including radium, any radioactive isotope or any article containing any radioactive material or substance; applies to the importation of radioactive substances from all countries.
Type of measure
Ban/Prohibition;Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs