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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 Australia 2019 Sustainable fisheries management
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing,…
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing, Tax concessions
 Fisheries
Environment related objective
The NSW Government's Commercial Fisheries Business Adjustment Program (BAP) introduced linkages between shares and catch or effort, giving fishers the ability to invest in their business with more certainty than ever before, and ensuring the long-term viability and sustainability of the NSW commercial fishing industry.

The purpose of the above subsidies and Grant were to offset the impact of the various stages of the Commercial Fisheries Business Adjustment Program (BAP) by:
• Assisting fishers to either exit the industry, purchase new shares, seek independent advice or obtain retraining, and assisting nominated fishers to establish themselves.
• Easing the burden of commercial fishery management fees & fishing boat licence fees during the BAP period.
• Assisting Fishing Cooperatives to adjust to changes in the industry by extending & subsidising leases on Crown Land.
• Promoting best practice, improving social licence with the broader community, and upskilling of commercial fishers.
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Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commercial Fisheries Business Adjustment Program (BAP).
Certain fisheries related products. Assistance measures were made available to NSW commercial fishers directly affected by the NSW Commercial Fisheries Business Adjustment Program during the various stages of the program.
These fishers were primarily those in the five share managed fisheries, being the Estuary General Fishery, Ocean Trap & Line Fishery, Ocean Haul Fishery, Ocean Trawl Fishery, Estuary Prawn Trawl Fishery.
Grant and loans were subject to application and were approved or denied according to strict criteria as specified in policy and managed by the Rural Assistance Authority on behalf of the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) - Fisheries. Criteria also applied to eligible NSW Fishing Cooperatives regarding advice Grant and fee waivers.
As indicated above, the Master Fishermen Program grant funds were provided to OceanWatch Australia to expand their existing program, to deliver NSW Government priorities on behalf of DPI Fisheries.
Type of measure
Grant; Loans and financing; Tax concessions
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Endangered
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017 Natural resources conservation Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To improve the sustainable use and management of natural resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Australian Government - Red Meat Research and Development
The meat and livestock industry
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Natural resources
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/92 Australia 2013
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To drive greater energy efficiency for regulated products; ensure that consumers can make informed choices to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, energy costs and green house gas emissions; and give effect to commitments made under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Liquid-chilling Packag es Using the Vapour Compression Cycle) Determination 2012
Liquid-chilling Packag es Using the Vapour Compression Cycle
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8418.69
91.140.30
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
Energy
Green
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/129 Australia 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To provide support to farm families and farm businesses to mitigate the effects of drought, floods, bushfires, storms and earthquakes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Payments for relief from natural disasters:New South Wales - Natural Disaster Relief Scheme
Eligible farm families and farm businesses affected by natural disasters
Type of measure
Payments
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/AUS/REV.1 Australia 2019 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Environment related objective
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 commercial fisheries (wild fishery harvest) achieving the Marine Stewardship Council environmental standard and to provide for policy, compliance and research support for the assessments.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Marine Stewardship Council certification
For pre-assessments, the subsidy was provided to the CAB on the approval of the Department. Pre-assessments were completed for all fisheries. Full assessments require support of the fishery rights holders, that the fishery is considered a high priority for certification, and that the Department has the resources available to support the assessment/audit.
Type of measure
Government funds the full cost of the independent Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) undertaking the pre-assessment, full assessment and first annual surveillance audit. Subsequently industry must fully fund the surveillance audits in years 2-4 and the 5
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Endangered
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical sustances; MEA implementation (Basel Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Import licensing system 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)
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
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Indigenous
Wildlife
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To minimise the economic, environmental and social impact of animal pests in Victoria
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Pest and Disease:
Victoria - Pest Animal Management
Animal pests in Victoria
Type of measure
Advisory services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by ozone protection and greenhouse gas management
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014

Automatic licences: The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014 (No. 154, 2014) introduces a limited import licence exemption for low volume importers. A low volume importer is an importer who imports less than 5 pieces of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, with less than 10kg total charge over a two year period. A typical low volume importer is an individual who is importing a single yacht or car for personal use although any refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that is under the threshold is exempted from the Act. Importers who are eligible for this licence exemption are able to self-assess through the Ozone Licensing and Reporting Scheme.
Non-automatic licences: Importers of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment who are over this threshold continue to require an import licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons; Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity; Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines; Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes
Type of measure
Automatic and non-automatic Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Other
Environment related objective
To protect species (i.e. cats and dogs) with a view at public morals.

WTO Justification: Article XX(a) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

QR No. 4: Cat and dog fur

The exportation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
The goods covered by this control are pelts or hair tanned or processed furs or pelts, including goods that may contain such fur or hair, that are derived from the species Felis catus and Canis familiaris.
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/109 Australia 2017
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
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 Programme – Natural Heritage Trust
Projects to improve environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming
Type of measure
Environmental programmes (Funding)
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable