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Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/129 Australia 2019
General environmental protection, Sustainable…
General environmental protection, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To improve environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes:Australian Government: National Landcare Program – Natural Heritage Trust
Eligible projects on the improvement of environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation (Rotterdam Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18. Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. All individuals and businesses intending to import and/or manufacture relevant industrial chemicals for commercial purposes are required to register with NICNAS, who is responsible for implementing the obligations of the Rotterdam Convention domestically for industrial chemicals
Persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated triphenyls (PCTs) and polychlorinated polyphenyls; Hazardous chemicals - 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.
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Waste
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/97 Australia 2015 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To improve the management and control of weeds and invasive pests detrimental to primary production and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Australian Government: Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity
The management and control of weeds and invasive pests detrimental to primary production and the environment
Type of measure
Research
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
Environment related objective
To provide sustainability training for agricultural producers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Training Services:
New South Wales - Farm management, productivity enhancement and sustainability training for agricultural producers
Sustainability training for agricultural producers
Type of measure
Training services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Sustainable
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/230; G/SPS/N/AUS/230/ADD.1 Australia 2009 Animal protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment
 Agriculture
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Importation of Hatching (Fertile) Duck Eggs from Approved Countries - Draft Policy Review
Hatching (fertile) eggs of ducks
Type of measure
Import authorisation
 ICS - HS Code
0407
Keywords
Bio
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Environment related objective
To protect plant and animal species listed under CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT; CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

QR No. 13: Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species

Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES. Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products. Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Endangered
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/97 Australia 2015
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Soil…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Soil management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase storage of carbon in soil while maintaining farm productivity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Extension and Advisory Services:
Australian Government: Clean Energy Future - Creating Opportunities on the Land
Research, trials and extension of ways farmers and land managers can reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase storage of carbon in soil while maintaining farm productivity.
Type of measure
Funding for research, trials and extension
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Emissions
Green
Climate
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To support investments in water efficient irrigation systems and technologies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-Product-Specific AMS:
New South Wales (NSW) Water for the Future, Water Efficiency Project Funding
Farmers in the NSW Murray Darling Basin
Type of measure
Funding
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Natural resources
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/82 Australia 2011
Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Not specified Agriculture
Environment related objective
To maintain and develop rapid diagnostic services essential in maintaining Australia's freedom from serious exotic animal diseases
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General Services Australian Government: Australian Animal Health Laboratory
Type of measure
Research and development program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/117 Australia 2018 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To address current production limitations and provide almond growers with the ability to maximise yields by working within new environmental constraints
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
South Australia - Almond Centre of Excellence
Almond growers
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment