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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/253/AUS Australia 2013
Energy conservation and efficiency, Alternative…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Alternative and renewable energy
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Environment related objective
To develop clean technologies who contribute to low emissions and energy efficient solutions.
The program aims to increase research and development, proof-of-concept and early stage commercialisation activities that lead to the development of new clean technologies and associated services, including low emission and energy efficient solutions that reduce green house gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Technology Innovation Program
Businesses who invest in clean energy
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/89 Australia 2013 Water management and conservation Non-monetary support Services
Environment related objective
To support the development of a sustainable and efficient irrigation industry in Tasmania.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Supporting More Efficient Irrigation in Tasmania.
Type of measure
Infrastructure services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 All products/economic activities
Environment related objective
To protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with GMOs. The Gene Technology scheme also implements Australia’s obligations under Article 8(g) the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Voluntary system / industry self-regulation is not appropriate due to the level of public concern over the potential risks posed by GMOs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
32 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) - nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia.
All GMOs, whether created in Australia or imported are covered by the Gene Technology legislation.
Type of measure
Import and other requirements on creation,import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/74 Australia 2009 Soil management and conservation Non-monetary support Agriculture
Environment related objective
To implement drought recovery plans in order to ensure a more sustainable and planned approach to drought
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture Recovery Response – 2007/08
Type of measure
Technical assistance program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/98 Australia 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems for developing countries through agricultural research and training partnerships;
To advance agri-food science and innovation to enable poor people in LDCs and Net Food-Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), especially poor women, to manage natural resources in the face of climate change and other threats
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Projects funded under ACIAR's programmes comprise research targeting the following food security and poverty alleviation issues:
• increased availability of and access to meat, milk, grains, fruit and vegetables;
• improved nutritional quality and diversity of diets;
• new and diversified enterprise options;
• enhanced market chains for smallholder agriculture;
• increased productivity, quality and market access for agriculture, aquaculture and forestry products, greater resilience and diversity of production systems; and
• strengthened plant and animal biosecurity and reduced post-harvest loss and waste.
Type of measure
Aid for research and training projects
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Natural resources
Climate
Sustainable
Bio
Waste
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/96 Australia 2015 Natural resources conservation Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To support agricultural producers, nature conservation and public safety
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pest and disease control: Natural Resources Management – South Australia
Weed and feral animal management, coordination, science and extension across South Australia, and not just the agriculture sector
Type of measure
Management, coordination, science and extension services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/253/AUS Australia 2013
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Environment related objective
To improve the energy and materials efficiency of their business.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Smarter Resources, Smarter Business
Medium-sized businesses
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Energy
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/AUS Australia 2009
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Alternative and renewable energy
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Services
Environment related objective
To demonstrate commercially viable projects in clean technology that establish new levels of resource efficiency and deliver carbon emission reductions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Technology Investment
Projects having a payback between 2 and 10 years of firms operating in the manufacturing and commercial sector
Type of measure
Financial assistance to help prepare the business case
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Climate
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 Australia 2019 Water management and conservation Grants and direct payments Other
Environment related objective
This State-led competitive grant program addresses water efficiency in both the delivery system and user connections in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation district with 102 gigalitres (long term average annual yield) of project water savings transferred to the Commonwealth. The funding agreement provides for a connection/reconnection/disconnection of individual irrigators to a "backbone" irrigation delivery system with a share of the water savings arising from the project transferred to the Commonwealth.

This agreement gives certainty to one of Australia's most important food producing regions and represents a strategic recovery of water for the Commonwealth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Victoria Farm Modernisation Project
FFunding is provided through a Funding Agreement between the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government. In turn, the Victorian Government has a funding agreement with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, the organisation implementing the project. Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority will make calls for applications and enter into a funding agreement with successful applicants.

Water savings from the project that are transferred to the Commonwealth are contributing towards 'bridging the gap' to the new Sustainable Diversion Limits under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The water savings are delivered to the Commonwealth via a Water Transfer Contract between the water entitlement holder and the Commonwealth.
Type of measure
Funding is provided through a Funding Agreement between the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government. In turn, the Victorian Government has a funding agreement with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, the organisation implementing the pro
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/99 Australia 2016 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
Environment related objective
To provide training in sustainable rural management and trade and market development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Training Services:
Western Australia - Training in sustainable rural management and trade and market development
Sustainable rural management and trade and market development
Type of measure
Training services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Sustainable