WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/AUS/20
5 November 1998
(98-4349)
Committee on Agriculture Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
The attached notification concerning domestic support commitments for the fiscal year
1997/98 ( Table DS:1  and the relevant supporting tables) was received from the delegation of
Australia  on 30 October 1998.G/AG/N/AUS/20
Page 2Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support
Total AMS commitment level for period in question Currency Current Total AMS
(from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedule) (from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedule) (from attached Supporting Tables)
123
530.84 $A million 131.62G/AG/N/AUS/20
Page 3Supporting Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment –“Green Box”
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference
to criteria in Annex 2Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
($A million)Data Sources
12 3 4
(a)  General services
Commonwealth Government
Research
Australian Animal Health Laboratory Maintenance and development of rapid diagnostic services
essential in maintain ing Australia’s freedom from serious exotic
animal diseases.6.09 Commonwealth
Department of PrimaryIndustries and Energy(DPIE)
Citrus Market Diversification Research, promo tion and improvements in  practices in Citrus
growing..36 DPIE
Cotton Research and Development Research into improvements in cotton production. 5.1 DPIE
Dairy Research and Development Research and development into dairy production and processing 11.27 DPIE
Goat Fibre Research and Development Goat fibre production research and fibre quality assurance .01 DPIE
Grains Research and Development Research and product development, improvement of production
efficiency and optimal use of the natural resource base in thegrains industry.33.76 DPIE
Grape and Wine Research and Development Research to improve the production efficiency, competitiveness
and profitability of the Grape and Wine Industry2.31
1DPIEG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Horticultural Research and Development Research and development to foster efficient, competitive and
adaptable horticultural industries.11.35 DPIE
Land and Water Resources Research and Development Support and management of research and development into the
sustainable use of Australia’s land, water and vegetationresources.10.78
DPIE
Meat Research and Development Research aimed at improving productivity and market
performance of the meat and livestock industry and further thesustainable use and management of natural resources.26.2
DPIE
National Climate Variability Program The development of systems to improve the use of climate
forecasts in the agriculture sector. This will include thedevelopment of decision support systems for farmers to help
them respond to the major opportunities and risks arising from
climate variability.1.5
DPIE
Pig Research and Development Research and development programs to improve production,
processing, storage, transport and marketing for the pig industry.3.85 DPIE
Rural Industries Research and Development Provides support for management of research and development
programs for the rural sector focussing on new and emergingplant and animal industries and generic programs such as
agribusiness, extension, rural eduction and climate change.10.82 DPIE
Sugar Research and Development Research aimed at fostering an internationally competitive and
sustainable sugar industry.6.09 DPIE
Tobacco Research and Development Research into improvements in tobacco leaf production and
improving sustainability..28 DPIE/AWRAP
Annual Report
Wool Research and Development Research into on-farm productivity, quality assurance and
handling.  Research and development in wool processingefficiencies and woollen product development.11.19
Pest and Disease
Australian Animal Health Council National program funding for animal health services. .5 DPIEG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Avian influenza outbreak in Tamworth Eradi cation of OIE list A exotic disease. 4.41 DPIE
Exotic Disease Preparedness Programs Funding for national training programs to private and
Government veterinarians for exotic animal disease recognition,diagnosis and control..01
DPIE
Papaya Fruit Fly Eradication Scheme To eradicate papaya fruit fly from far north Queensland and for
related activities to control papaya fruit fly.6.93 DPIE
Tri State Fruit Fly Strategy Assistance to develop and maintain the Fruit Fly Exclusion
Zone.0.1 DPIE
National Feral Animal Control Strategy To reduce the damage caused to agriculture and the environment
by feral animals by: improving the effectiveness of techniques
and strategies used in controlling feral animals; publishing best
practice management guidelines for the major feral animalspecies; encouraging the adoption of best practice managementstrategies and techniques; and monitoring RCD and its impacts
to encourage its effective use in integrated rabbit control
programs.1.96
DPIE/Environment
Australia
Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program The Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program is atechnical and financial program that contributes topreparedness to deal with an outb reak of exotic animal disease
by developing practical field strategies to eradicate and
control wild animals..25 DPIE
Bovine Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication
CampaignFunding for the eradication and monitoring of Bovine
brucellosis and tuberculosis in Australian cattle andbuffalo  herds.1.62 DPIE
Training Services
Chicken Meat Seminar A seminar to assist the chicken meat industry to become
more export orientated..013 DPIEG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Rural Adjustment Scheme (Skills Enhancement) Payment for training for the acquisition of farm
management skills and professional advice, either in
isolation or as part of an integrated package of measures toincrease the productivity of farm enterprises.9.83 DPIE
FarmBis Program Payments to assist farmers to undertake managementtraining to increase productivity, profitability andsustainability of farm business enterprise. 9.85 DPIE
Extension and Advisory Services
Rural Communities Program Assistance for the development of rural communities by
improving access to information and services.  Funding isavailable for community planning, financial counselling,information provision, information services technology
and community development projects.2.75 DPIE
Farm Family Restart Scheme (Counselling) Professional advice on the future viability of the business
and options for re-establishment out of the farming sectorfor farmers in difficulty, and who cannot borrow further
against their assets..37 DPIE
Marketing and Promotion
Australian Horticultural Promotion and Market Research Programme terminated 0 DPIE
Wine Industry Export Development Programme terminated 0 DPIE
Wine Industry Loan Conversion Reimbursement of Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
marketing and promotion expenditure.  Final Payment..2 DPIE
Infrastructure services
Sugar Industry Infrastructure Program Infrastructure development (transport, irrigation, drainage) in the
sugar industry.2.89 DPIEG/AG/N/AUS/20
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State/Territory Governments
Research and Development
New South Wales Development of technologies and practices which increase the
efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production.45 NSW Agriculture
Northern Territory To research new technology, new products to enhance the
competitiveness of the NT’s primary products.7.83 NT Department of
Primary Industries andFisheries
Queensland Research aimed at developing agricultural industries, including
increasing: farm viability and profitability; industrycompetitiveness; information services; capacity to meet market
requirements.99.29 Qld Department of
Primary Industries MPS1998/99
South Australia Applied research and development into agricultural industries. 10.70 Primary Industries and
Resources SA
- Rural Industry Adjustment 
Development FundFunding for marketing and research and development projects
into agricultural industries.1.49 Primary Industries and
Resources SA
Tasmania The funding of research programmes which develop and
improve efficient and sustainable practices in agriculture.2.34 Primary Industries and
Fisheries Tasmania
Victoria Research and development into Victorian agricultural industries. 31.11 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
Western Australia Research and development into production processing marketing
of agricultural production, sustainable land management and pestand disease control.37.96 Agriculture Western
AustraliaG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Pest and disease control
Australian Capital Territory Control of feral animals (pigs, foxes, rabbits, dogs) and noxious
weeds.0.004 ACT Department of
Urban Services
New South Wales Provision of resources to ensure that disease and pest risks of
particular relevance to agricultural production are minimised.24.9 NSW Agriculture
Northern Territory To control feral animals (such as pigs, donkeys and horses), and
to contain and eradicate noxious weeds.3.04 NT Department of
Primary Industries andFisheries
- BTEC Compensation To eradicate Tuberculosis  and Brucellosis diseases in cattle and
buffalo herds..84 NT Department of
Primary Industries and
Fisheries
Queensland Plant and animal protection and pest management services. 24.65 Qld Department of
Natural Resources MPS
1998/99
South Australia Funds to maintain control of animal pests especially dogs and
dingoes.0.31 Primary Industries and
Resources SA
Tasmania Programs for the eradication and control of pests and diseases
impacting on the agricultural sector.4.3 Primary Industries and
Fisheries Tasmania
Victoria Pest and disease control services for agricultural industries. 11.5 Vic Department of
Natural Resources andEnvironment
- Weeds Initiative Provides assistance to community groups to carry out weed
control programs in problem areas.2.92 Vic Department of
Natural Resources andEnvironment
- Rabbit Management Aims to minimise the economic, environmental and social
impacts caused by rabbits.1.51 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
- Rabbit Buster Program Initiative Supports, coordinates and promotes integrated rabbit control
programs to achieve the maximum benefits of rabbit calicivirus(RCD).3.19 Vic Department of
Natural Resources andEnvironmentG/AG/N/AUS/20
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- Pest Animal Management Provides advisory services to minimise the economic,
environmental and social impact on all lands in Victoria of actual
and potential animal pests (rabbits excluded).1.02 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
- Pest Plant Management Research and advisory services for the effective management of
identified pest plants.3.87 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
Western Australia Pest and disease control for WA agricultural industries. 22.5 Agriculture Western
Australia
Training Services
Australian Capital Territory Training in weed control and chemical usage. 0.002 ACT Department of
Urban Services
New South Wales Training on farm management, productivity enhancement and
sustainability for agricultural producers.7.4 NSW Agriculture, NSW
Rural AssistanceAuthority
Queensland
- Rural Adjustment Scheme Training GrantsProvides up to 75% subsidy of the cost of training undertaken by
producers, which will lead to improved sustainable and long-term profitability of their enterprises.2.31 Queensland State budget
1997/98
South Australia
- Rural Adjustment SchemeSupport training and skills development. .06 Primary Industries and
Resources SA
Victoria Training to agricultural producers. 2.5 Victorian Department of
Natural Resources
Western Australia Training support for sustainable rural management, trade and
market development.3.2 Agriculture Western
Australia
Extension and Advisory Services
Australian Capital Territory Provision of advisory serv ices to agricultural producers. 0.01 ACT Department of
Urban ServicesG/AG/N/AUS/20
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New South Wales Provision of advisory and extension services to ensure that best-
practice methods are adopted by the industry.11.3 NSW Agriculture
Provision of advisory and extension services on water allocation
management, infrastructure supply strategies and operations.29.38 NSW Department of Land
and Water Conservation
Northern Territory To provide extensio n and advisory services to primary
producers.6.27 NT Department of
Primary Industries andFisheries
Queensland The Resource Sciences and Knowledge Program provides
knowledge based and decision-support systems, interpretationand reporting of the condition of the state’s natural resources,forecasts on the implications of various management practices on
natural practices on natural resources, and expert services in
science, information and related technologies.27.28 Qld Department of
Natural Resources MPS1998/99
South Australia Provision of extension advice to enhance sustainable economic
development.7.04 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SA
Tasmania The provision of advice concerning farm management, finance
and general agriculture and the dissemination of results from
research programs.6.31 Primary Industries and
Fisheries Tasmania
Victoria Provision of extension and advisory services to agricultural
producers.8.53 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
Western Australia Extension and advisory services to agricultural producers to
enhance production practices, promote ecologically sustainabledevelopment and pest and disease control .13.22 Agriculture Western
Australia
Inspection Services
Tasmania Inspection services for quarantine, export/import and pest and
disease control.2.52 Department of Primary
Industries and Fisheries
Tasmania
Victoria Inspection services for agricultural industries. 4 Victorian Department of
Natural ResourcesG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Western Australia Inspection services for agri cultural industries. 11.6 Agriculture Western
Australia
Marketing and Promotion
Northern Territory To identify and promote market opportunities for Territory
products..49 NT Department of
Primary Industry and
Fisheries
New South Wales Identification and promotion of export opportunities and
promotion of value-adding to agricultural products for export.0.5 NSW Agriculture
Queensland To ensure producers and processors have business, technical and
market information and skills to manage drought and climaterisks and develop products from QLD commodities for domestic
and overseas markets.34.45 Qld Department of
Primary Industries MPS1998/99
South Australia To assist in export planning and development. .53 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SA
Tasmania The provision of policy advice, marketing and economic
research, marketing and promotion information and advice for
the development of trade..68 Department of Primary
Industries and Fisheries
Tasmania
Victoria Marketing services for a range of agricultural industries. 1.5 Vic Department of
Natural Resources
Western Australia To develop market opportunities for a range of agricultural
products.8.59 Agriculture Western
AustraliaG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Infrastructure Services
Northern Territory To co-ordinate the provis ion of infra-structure essential for the
development of Territory primary industries and to attract newinvestments to the Territory..38 NT Department of
Primary Industry andFisheries
New South Wales Infrastructure support funding including payments to irrigation
areas and districts, refurbishment / new capital works, soilearthworks and drought regional initiatives.29.29 NSW Agriculture,
Department of Land andWater Conservation
Tasmania Assistance in the provision of rural infrastructure and associated
services to ensure the continued development of efficient andsustainable agriculture.2.95 Primary Industries and
Fisheries Tasmania
Queensland Provision of capital works for State water infrastructure
development and provision of assistance for the development ofwater infrastructure by others.48.9 Department of Natural
Resources MPS 1998/99
Western Australia Capital works for government support services. 15.91 WA Treasury 1998-99
Budget Statements
Subtotal 810.019
(d)  Decoupled income support
Commonwealth Government
Farm Family Restart Scheme (Income Support) A short-term welfare safety net for low income farmers
experiencing financial hardship and who cannot borrow furtheragainst their assets.  The suppor t is provided while they are
deciding their future in the industry.5.1 DPIE
Subtotal 5.1G/AG/N/AUS/20
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(f)  payments for relief from natural disasters
Commonwealth Government
Rural Adjustment Scheme (Exceptional Circumstances
Provisions)For farmers whose farm business incomes have been adversely
affected by exceptional circumstances (such as extreme andprolonged drought).22.4 DPIE
Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment Assists farm families in exceptional circumstances areas to meet
basic living expenses by providing sufficient immediate cash.63.09 DPIE
Contribution to Victorian Farmers’ Federation Disaster
Relief FundA one-off contribution to the Victorian Farmers Federation
Disaster Relief Fund to assist farm families in the Gippslandregion to meet the costs of food, utility bills, personal expensesand emergency farm costs..05 DPIE
State/Territory Governments
New South Wales Support to farm families and farm businesses to mitigate the
effects of drought, floods, bushfires, storms and earthquakes.9.66 NSW Agriculture, NSW
Rural Assistance
Authority
Northern Territory To provide assistance in the form of interest subsidy to producers
who suffer severe droughts..22 NT Department of
Primary Industries and
Fisheries
Queensland - Drought Relief Assistance Scheme Freight subsidies for water, feed stock, transport to and from
agistment.3.03 Department of Primary
Industries MPS 1997/98
- Emergency Assistance Schemes Provides loans at concessional rates of interest for producers in
drought declared areas to purchase seed, chemicals, fertiliser,fuel and stock.1.18 Queensland State budget
1997/98
- Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Scheme Provides lo ans at concessional rates of interest to assist
producers to recover following natural disasters of substantialmagnitude.  Assistance would not generally be available whereadequate insurance could be effected at reasonable rates.1.03 Queensland State budget
1997/98
- Rural Adjustment Scheme Provides an interest subsidy to producers in areas of Queensland, 2.9 Queensland State budgetG/AG/N/AUS/20
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 Drought Exceptional Circumstances Paymentswhich have been declared as affected by exceptional drought
conditions.  Support may extend to 100% of the interest payable
on either existing or new loan(s).1997/98
South Australia Grants and interest rate subsidies for primary producers in
drought declared areas.0.003 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SA
Western Australia To assist pastoralists to delay restocking after drought and
prepare a recovery plan.0 Agriculture Western
Australia
Subtotal 103.563
(g)  structural adjustment assistance through producer retirement programs
Commonwealth Government
Rural Adjustment Scheme (Re-establishment Scheme) Grants or loans to farmers, in financial difficulty and without
prospects for long-term profitability, to leave the farming sector.7.17 DPIE
Farm Family Restart Scheme Grants to farmers in financial difficulty, and who cannot borrow
further against their assets, to leave the farming sector beforetheir assets are completely depleted.1.51 DPIE
State/Territory Governments
New South Wales Re-establishment assistance and advice to producers for
adjustment out of agricultural production industries.0.3 NSW Rural Assistance
Authority
Queensland - Rural Adjustment Scheme
Re-EstablishmentTo assist primary producers without prospects in the rural sector
to leave the industry.1.7 Queensland State budget
1997/98
South Australia
- Rural Adjustment Scheme ReestablishmentTo assist primary producers without prospects in the rural sector
to leave the industry.0.09 Department of Primary
Industries and ResourcesSA
Subtotal 10.77G/AG/N/AUS/20
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(h)  structural adjustment assistance provided through resource retirement programmes
State/Territory Governments
Victoria - Private Forestry Aims to encourage the development of a private forestry industry
on cleared agricultural land.  Aim is to treble plantation base to
250,000 hectares by 2020.1.2 Victorian Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
Subtotal 1.2
(i)  structural adjustment assistance through investment aids
Commonwealth Government
Rural Adjustment Scheme (Productivity Improvement) Farm business support by way of interest rate subsidies up to a
maximum value of 50% of the total interest payable on new orexisting loans for up to 3 years.  The total amount of interest
subsidy payable for all categories of RAS farm business support,
including exceptional circumstances provisions, may not exceed$100,000 per applicant in any 12 month period, or a cumulativetotal of support of $300,000 over the previous 5 years.38.41
State/Territory Governments
New South Wales Interest rate subsidy for productivity improvements, capital
restructuring and farm consolidation..24 NSW Rural Assistance
Authority
Queensland - Primary Industry Productivity
Enhancement SchemeConcessional loans to primary producers and young farmers to
increase productivity and viability and enhance long termsustainable agriculture.13.4 Qld Department of
Primary Industries,Fisheries and ForestryG/AG/N/AUS/20
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South Australia - Rural Adjustment Scheme Farm business support by way of interest rate subsidies up to a
maximum value of 50% of the total interest.  Additional details
of this programme are provided above under the Commonwealth
Rural Adjustment Scheme (Productivity Improvements).0.31 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SA
Subtotal 52.36
(j)  environmental programmes
Commonwealth Government
National Landcare Assistance for community groups for natural resource
management that provides public benefit.81.66 1997/98 Commonwealth
Budget documents
Murray-Darling Basin Initiative To promote and co ordinate effective planning and management
for the equitable, efficient and sustainable use of the water, land
and other environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.27.37 DPIE
State/Territory Governments
Australian Capital Territory Assistance to community groups for sustainable production and
conservation of biodiversity0.01 ACT Department of
Urban Services
New South Wales Funding for programs for preventing and mitigating degradation
of land and water resources associated with agriculturalproduction.52.9 NSW Agriculture, NSW
Rural AssistanceAuthority.
Funding for catchment management, soil conservation, salinity
and natural and water resource management.39.85 NSW Department of Land
and Water Conservation
Northern Territory To combat soil degradation and erosion in farm lands. 10.6 NT Department of Lands,
Planning and the
Environment
South Australia - Rural Tree Planting Aids community groups initiate revegetation projects. .1 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SAG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Tasmania The provision of services to agricultural producers to limit
environmental damage and to encourage sound practices to
minimise soil erosion, salination and water damage.2 Primary Industries and
Fisheries Tasmania
Victoria - Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture and LandManagementDevelop and promote sustainable farming systems and best
management practices in designated irrigation districts in order
to ensure the long term viability of salinity management plans.13.92 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
- Sustainable Dryland
Agriculture and Land ManagementDevelop and promote sustainable farming systems and best
management practices in dryland agriculture and protects soil
and water resources from degradation.8.64 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
- Native Vegetation Management Aims to encourage the protection and enhancement of native
vegetation on private land.2.6 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment
Western Australia Environmental services for agricultural industries. 16.43 Agriculture Western
Australia
Subtotal 256.08
(k)  regional assistance programmes
Commonwealth Government
Rural Partnership Program Funding  to rural regional communities and rural producers for
structural adjustment at the regional level.6.35 DPIE
State/Territory Governments
Northern Territory Financial assistance to partially offset the higher cost of fertiliser
freight in the Northern Territory..37 NT Department of
Primary Industry and
FisheriesG/AG/N/AUS/20
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South Australia- Eyre Peninsula Regional Strategy
 Interest rate subsidy to assi st primary producers in the Eyre
Peninsula improve productivity.0.5 Department of Primary
Industries and Resources
SA
- Eyre Peninsula Regional Strategy
(re- establishment)Assist persons in the Eyre Peninsula wishing to leave the rural
sector..17 Department of Primary
Industries and ResourcesSA
Queensland - South-West Strategy Provides support to rural enterprises in South-West Queensland
including interest subsidies for debt restructuring and propertybuild up, training grants, re-establishment support.0.22 Queensland State budget
1997/98
Western Australia Regional support for agricultural industries. 9.24 Agriculture Western
Australia
Subtotal 16.85
TOTAL 1,255.942
1 The Commonwealth Government, through the Department of Industry , Science and Tourism, also dir ectly provides A$2 million per y ear for research and development through the CRC
for viticulture.G/AG/N/AUS/20
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support
Description of basic products
(including non-product specific
AMS)Product specific AMS (from Supporting
Tables DS:5 to DS:7 below)
$A millionProduct-specific measurements of
support (from Supporting Table DS:8
below)Current Total AMS (aggregate)
$A million
12 3 4
Milk
Dried Vine Fruit
Eggs
RiceSugarWheat131.62
1.2 (de minimis )131.62
0
0
000
Non-product specific AMS 1.33 ( de minimis ) 0
TOTAL:  131.62
Note:  Assistance for Dried Vine Fruit, eggs, rice, and sugar we re listed in Australia’s AMS during the base period.  Since tha t time changes to Government assistance programs has 
 resulted in assistance no longer being provided.
 Dried Vine Fruit - Statutory equalisation and underwriting removed from  1990 and 1993 respectively.
 Eggs - State Government marketing and price regulation phased out since 1 July 1989.
 Rice - No market price support  through preferential pricing, domestic pricing is now on a commercial basis and fluctuates in line with world price.
 Sugar - The applied administered price removed from 1 July 1989.G/AG/N/AUS/20
Page 20Supporting Table DS:6
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of  Support:  Non-Exempt Direct Payments
Description of
basic productFiscal year
beginning…Measure type(s) Applied
administered
priceExternal
reference
price
(generally
from
AGST/…)Eligible
productionTotal price-
related direct
paymentsOther non-
exempt direct
payments
$A millionAssociated
fees/leviesTotal
direct
payments
$AmillionData sources
123 4 5 6 7
((4-5)*6))89 1 0
(7+8-9)11
Wheat 1 July 1997 (a) 1.2 1.2 DPIE
(a)  Direct payment to compensate for shipping costs incurred on domestic sales of wheat to Tasmania
De minimis  - 1997/98 GVP Wheat Production - $A 3507 million (ABARE Australian Commodities, June 1998)G/AG/N/AUS/20
Page 21Supporting Table DS:7
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS
Description of
basic productFiscal year
beginning…Measurement type(s) Other
product-
specific
budgetary
outlaysOther product
specific support
(includecalculationdetails)
$A millionAssociated
fees/levies
$A millionTotal other
product-
specificsupport
$A millionMarket price
support
(Supporting
Table DS:5)Non-exempt
direct
payments
(Supporting
Table DS:6)Total AMS
$A millionData sources
12 3 4 5 6 7
(4+5-6)89 1 0
(7+8-9)11
Milk 1 July 1997 Support delivered
through increases inthe price of
manufactured dairy
products to domesticconsumers by thelevy paid on milk
used in the
manufacture of dairyproducts.167.62
See annexed
tables for basis of
calculation36.0 131.62 131.62 Source:  Milk
production –ABARE
Levy
administration data– Australian Dairy
Corpora
The increase in the
price ofmanufactured dairyproducts (consumer
transfer) is calculated
on a per litre ofmanufacturing milkproduced andmultiplied by total
milk production less
the market milk levywhich is paid byproducers.Table 1 -
Calculation of the
Support /litre
Based on
Increases in the
Price of Dairy
Products
Table 2 - Basis of
Levy Deductions
Table 3 -
Calculation of
total support
Wheat 1 July 1997 1.2 1.2 DPIEG/AG/N/AUS/20
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Annex Table 1: Calculation of the Support/litre Based on Increases in the Price of Dairy Products
Year A B C D E
1997/98Gross Levy
Imposed (a)Milk Levy
DeductionsNet Levy
Imposed
(A-B)Manufacturing
Milk ProductionSupport/litre
C/D
$A million $A million $A million Million litres cents/litre
316.9 183.4 133.5 7,518 1.77574
(a)  comprised of the manufacturing milk levy and the market milk levy
Annex Table 2: Basis of Levy Deductions
$A million
Levy exemption on the basis of exports of
manufactured dairy products (b)163.3
Rebates for downstream Processors (b) 13.3
Administration 2.1
Contingent Liability for levy paid on stocks designated
for export4.7
Total Reduction 183.4
(b) Levy paid on milk which is subsequently exported generates a levy liability reduction to manufacturers or a
rebate credit to downstream processors.
Annex Table 3:  Calculation of Total Support
ABC
Year
1997/8Support/litre
(from Table 1)Total Milk Production Total Support
(A * B)
cents/litre Million Litres $A million
1.77574 9439.5 167.62G/AG/N/AUS/20
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997/98 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Non-Product-Specific AMS
Measure type(s) Fiscal year
beginning…Non-product-
specific
budgetary
outlaysOther non-product
specific support
(include calculation
details)Associated
fees/leviesTotal non-
product-specific
supportData sources
12 3 4 5 6
(3+4-5)7
Young Farmers Scheme -
Subsidy (a)1997/98 1.33 1.33 Primary Industries and Resources SA
Total 1.33 1.33
(a) Interest rate subsidy to assist young farmers commence a career in farming.
De minimis  - 1997/98 Agricultural production - $A 27 422 million  (ABARE Australian Commodities, September 1998)
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