WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/AUS/49
4 June 2003
(03-2893)
Committee on Agriculture Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
The following notification concerning domestic support commitments ( Table DS:1  and the
relevant Supporting Tables) for the fiscal year 2001/02  was received from the delegation of Australia
on 20 May 2003.G/AG/N/AUS/49
Page 2Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 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
471.86 $A million 308.46G/AG/N/AUS/49
Page 3Supporting Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment –“Green Box”
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference
to criteria in Annex 2Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
($A million)Data Sources
12 3 4
(a) "general services"
Commonwealth Government
Research
Cotton Research and Development Research into improvements in cotton production. 7.21 Commonwealth
Department ofAgriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry – Australia
(AFFA)
Dairy Research and Development Research and development into dairy production and processing. 14.24 AFFA
Citrus Market Development Research into improved practices in citrus growing and
marketing.0.57 AFFA
Grains Research and Development Research and product development, improvement of production
efficiency and optimal use of the natural resource base in thegrains industry.40.78 AFFA
Grape and Wine Research and Development Research to improve the production efficiency, competitiveness
and profitability of the Grape and Wine Industry.5.88 AFFA
Horticultural Research and Development Research and development to foster efficient, competitive and
adaptable horticultural industries, including dried fruits.26.27 AFFA
Dried Fruits Research and Development Research to  improve the production efficiency, competitiveness
and profitability of the dried fruits industry.0.00 AFFAG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Red 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.21.74 AFFA
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 helpthem respond to the major opportunities and risks arising fromclimate variability.0.00 AFFA
Pig Research and Development Research and development programmes to improve production,
processing, storage, transport and marketing for the pig industry.3.51 AFFA
Wool Research and Development Research into on-farm productivity, quality assurance and
handling.  Research and development in wool processingefficiencies and woollen product development.12.00 AFFA
Rural Industries Research and Development Provides support for management of research and development
programmes for the rural sector focussing on new and emergingplant and animal industries and generic programmes such asagribusiness, extension, rural education and climate change.15.30 AFFA
Sugar Research and Development Research aimed at fostering an internationally competitive and
sustainable sugar industry.6.96 AFFA
CP2002 Sugar Program Research aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability of the
Australian Sugar Industry.3.9 AFFA
Tobacco Research and Development Research into improvements in tobacco leaf production and
improving sustainability.0.24 AFFA
Pest and Disease
Australian Animal Health Laboratory Maintenance and development of rapid diagnostic services
essential in maintain ing Australia's freedom from serious exotic
animal diseases.5.79 AFFA
Emergency Management of plant pest incursions Assistance with direct costs of eradication of exotic pest
incursions.21.21 AFFA
Ovine John's Disease (OJD) Control and Evaluation This programme is designed to assess the feasibility and cost
effectiveness of implementing a national OJD eradication
strategy and to control the sp read of the disease while this
activity is taking place.0.37 AFFAG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Programs Funding for research and national training programmes to private
and Government veterinarians for exotic animal diseaserecognition, diagnosis and control.0.09 AFFA
Tri State Fruit Fly Strategy Assistance to develop and maintain the Fruit Fly Exclusion
Zone.0.00 AFFA
National Feral Animal Control Strategy To reduce the damage caused to agriculture and the environment
by feral animals by: improving the effectiveness of techniques
used in their control; publishing best practice management
guidelines; encouraging the adoption of best practicemanagement strategies; monitoring Rabbit Calicivirus Disease toencourage its effective use in integrated rabbit control
programmes and funding programmes in line with objectives of
threat abatement plans.3.2 AFFA
National Weeds Program Assistance to reduce the detrimental impact of nationally
significant weeds on the sustainability of Australia's natural
ecosystem and production capacity5.60 AFFA
Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program The Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program is a
technical and financial programme that contributes to
preparedness to deal with an outbreak of exotic animal diseaseby developing practical field strategies to eradicate and controlwild animals.0.25 AFFA
Plague Locust Commission Assistance to engage in operations designed to combat outbreaks
or potential outbreaks of the plague locust, the spur-throatedlocust and/or the migratory locust which are likely to result in
damage to rural industries.2.54 AFFA
Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant
HealthAssistance to improve Australia’s animal and plant health
infrastructure and to improve pest and disease prevention and
emergency response capability.8.17 AFFA
Training Services
AAA - FarmBis Program Funding to develop unique and relevant training for primary
producers to increase business management skills andsustainability of farm business enterprises.13.96 AFFA
AAA – Farm Help (job retraining) The retraining grant provides financial assistance to undertake
approved training.  Access to the grant is subject to receipt of theFarm Help Re-establishment grant.0.06 AFFAG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Extension and Advisory Services
AAA - Rural Financial Counselling Service1The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a Commonwealth,
State and community funded programme.  The service helps
primary producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses
in rural areas who are experiencing financial hardship and haveno other source of financial advice.  It is part of the Agriculture-Advancing Australia (AAA) package.5.42 AFFA
AAA - Farm Help (professional advice)
2Professional advice on the future viability of the business and
options for re-establishment out of the farming sector for farmersin difficulty, and who cannot borrow further against their assets.2.03 AFFA
National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality Assi stance to community-based regional bodies to develop
integrated catchment or regional natural resource managementplans targeting salinity and water quality.2.64 AFFA
Marketing and Promotion
Inspection Services
AQIS Post Entry Plant Quarantine Program Post entry plant quarantine services to ensure that all plant
material imported into Australia through Government PlantQuarantine station are screened for pests and diseases beforerelease into Australia.1.08 AFFA
Infrastructure services
Loxton Irrigation Scheme (LIS) Refurbishment Rehabilitation of irrigation supply infrastructure in the Riverland. 2.60 AFFA
Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative Bore capping and related activities to eliminate wastage of water and
manage the artesian water resource, thereby preserving options forthe future.5.60 AFFA
National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality Assistance to community-based regional bodies to implement
integrated catchment or regional natural resource managementplans targeting salinity and water quality.19.36 AFFA
State/Territory Governments
Research
New South Wales Development of technologies and practices which increase the
efficiency and sustainability of food and fibre production.27.15 NSW AgricultureG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Northern Territory To research new technology, new products to enhance the
competitiveness of the NT's primary production, processing andmarketing with consumer and community expectations.12.31 NT Department of
Primary Industries andFisheries (NT DPIF)
Queensland - Queensland Department of Primary
Industries Research and DevelopmentResearch aimed at developing agricultural industries, aligning
food and fibre production, processing and marketing withconsumer and community expectations.64.05 Qld Department of
Primary Industries(QDPI)
- Natural Resources Management Program Research and data collection on land, water and native
vegetation – including nutrients, salt, agri-chemicals and
pesticides – to minimize land degradation, identify impacts oncrops, predict movements through the environment, and developways of understanding, recognizing and achieving long-term
viability.33.66 (QDPI)
South Australia Applied research and development into agricultural industries. 14.39 Primary Industries and
Resources SA (PIRSA)
- Rural Industry Adjustment Development Fund Funding for marketing and research and development projects
into agricultural industries.1.73 PIRSA
Research development of pest and disease control programmes. 0.31 PIRSA
Tasmania The funding of research programmes which develop and
improve efficient and sustainable practices in agriculture.3.2 Department of Primary
Industries and
Environment, Tasmania
(TAS DPIE)
Victoria Research and development into Victorian agricultural industries. 38.41 Vic Department of
Natural Resources and
Environment(Vic DNRE)
Western Australia Research and development into production processing,
marketing of agricultural production, sustainable landmanagement and pest and disease control.38.70 Agriculture Western
Australia (Ag WA)
Pest and disease control
Australian Capital Territory Control of feral animals (pigs, foxes, rabbits, dogs) and noxious
weeds.0.90 Environment ACT
New South Wales Provision of resources to ensure that disease and pest risks of
particular relevance to agricultural production are minimized.17.92 NSW AgricultureG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Northern Territory To control feral animals (such as pigs, donkeys and horses), and
to contain and eradicate noxious weeds and diseases fromspreading to other parts of the Territory and elsewhere.2.26 NT DPIF
Queensland - Pest Management and Stock Route
ServicesPlant and animal protection and pest management services. 11.31 QDIP
- Biosecurity Protection Services Programs to prevent and respond to pest and disease threats, and
implement product integrity systems.22.50 QDPI
Tasmania Programs for the eradication and control of pests and diseases
impacting on the agricultural sector.4.87 TAS DPIE
Victoria Pest and disease control services for agricultural industry. 17.00 Vic DNRE
- Rabbit Management Aims to minimize the economic, environmental and social
impacts caused by rabbits by encouraging farmers to implement
integrated rabbit control programmes, particularly those thatmaximize the gains from the introduction of the rabbitCalicivirus.3.21 Vic DNRE
- Pest Animal Management Provides advisory services to minimise the economic,
environmental and social impact on all lands in Victoria of actualand potential animal pests (rabbits included).3.46 Vic DNRE
- Pest Plant Management Research and advisory services for the effective management of
identified pest plants.9.08 Vic DNRE
South Australia Manage pest and disease threats to plant and animal industries. 3.97 PIRSA
- Grasshopper and Locust Control Control to prevent grasshopper and locust plagues. 0.00 PIRSA
Western Australia Pest and disease control for WA agricultural industries. 16.30 NSW Agriculture
Training Services
New South Wales Training on farm management, productivity enhancement and
sustainability for agricultural producers.7.78 NSW Agriculture
Northern Territory To provide producers w ith the knowledge and skills to develop
ongoing management options for their business holding.0.17 NT DPIFG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Queensland – FarmBis Training3Assistance for farmers to undertake management training to
increase productivity, profitability and sustainability of farmbusinesses.2.32 QDPI
South Australia Training and development in whole farm planning and
sustainable natural resource management.0.00 PIRSA
- Farmbis
4Assistance for farmers to undertake management training. 2.21 PIRSA
- Community Landcare Technical and coordination support to community landcare
groups.0.04 PIRSA
- Property Management Planning Property Management to train farmers in farm management and
to adopt irrigation best practices.0.42 PIRSA
- Rural Leadership and associated programs Leadership development training programs in rural and regional
areas.0.00 PIRSA
Western Australia Training support for sustainable rural management, trade and
market development.6.00 Ag WA
Tasmania – FarmBis5Provision of funding for Farmbis programme (business
management skills for farmers).0.19 TAS DPIE
Victoria – FarmBis6Assistance to farmers for development of business management
skills.1.92 Vic DNRE
Extension and Advisory Services
Australian Capital Territory Provision of advisory services to agricultural producers. 0.05 ENV ACT
New South Wales Provision of advisory and extension services to ensure that best-
practice methods are adopted by the industry.18.44 NSW Agriculture
Northern Territory To provide extension and advisory services to primary producers
(excluding fisheries).3.44 NT DPIF
Queensland – Agriculture Industry Development
InstitutesTo encourage efficient production and processing, to encourage
industry innovation.25.39 QDPIG/AG/N/AUS/49
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- Rural Industry Business Services Facilitating market success of current and emerging rural products.
Building the capacity of primary producers to be successful businessand risk managers. Establishing partnerships and alliances with
industry and community development groups, statutory bodies at the
state and federal level, IDC and peak industry councils to ensure the
long- term viability of Queensland agribusinesses and ruralcommunities. Maximising access to timely, accurate business, riskand technical data to improve the business viability andcompetitiveness of rural enterprises.30.32 QDPI
- Natural Resources Management Program Activities and information for the community to help increase
awareness about the sustainable management of naturalresources.0.07 QDPI
South Australia Provision of extension advice to enhance sustainable economic
development.6.08 PIRSA
Support sustainable land resource development and management
in the primary industries sector.0.00 PIRSA
Tasmania The provision of advice concerning farm management, finance
and general agriculture and the dissemination of results from
research programmes.5.66 TAS DPIE
Victoria Provision of extension and advisory services to agricultural
producers.41.54 Vic DNRE
Western Australia Extension and advisory services to agricultural producers to
enhance production practices, promote ecologically sustainable
development and pest and disease control.19.20 Ag WA
Inspection Services
Tasmania Inspection services for quarantine. 1.29 TAS DPIE
Western Australia Inspection services for agricultural industries. 15.00 Ag WA
South Australia
- Plant HealthInspection services for the management of pest and disease threats to
plant industries.2.14 PIRSA
- Animal Health Inspection services for the management of pest and disease threats to
animal industries.2.43 PIRSA
Queensland Inspection services for the management of safe and ethical food
and fibre systems.8.30 QDPIG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Marketing and Promotion
New South Wales Identification and promotion of market opportunities and
promotion of value adding to agricultural products.0.45 NSW Agriculture
Tasmania The provision of policy advice, marketing and economic
research, marketing and promotion information and advice toagriculture.0.43 TAS DPIE
Victoria Marketing services for a range of agricultural industries. 1.66 Vic DNRE
Western Australia To develop market opportunities for a range of agricultural
products.4.30 Ag WA
Infrastructure Services
Northern Territory To co-ordinate the provis ion of infrastructure essential for the
development of Territory primary industries and to attract new
investments to the Territory.0.18 NT DPIF
New South Wales Infrastructure support funding including payments to irrigation
areas and districts, refurbishment / new capital works, soil
earthworks and drought regional initiatives.24.48 NSW Agriculture
Tasmania Assistance in the provision of rural infrastructure and associated
services to ensure the continued development of efficient and
sustainable agriculture.2.76 TAS DPIE
Queensland Provision of capital works for State water infrastructure
development and provision of assistance for the development of
water infrastructure by others.0.00 QDPI
- Sugar Industry Infrastructure Program (SIIP)7Infrastructure Development (transport, irrigation, drainage) in
the sugar industry.0.04 QDPI
Western Australia Capital works for go vernment support services. 5.5 Ag WA
Victoria Funding for the management and improvement of rural water
storage facilities relating to irrigation, drinking and domestic use.44.43 Vic DNREG/AG/N/AUS/49
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South Australia Rehabilitation of irrigation supply infrastructure in the
Riverland.
Upper South East drainage and dry land Salinity management
program.4.44
1.25PIRSA
Subtotal 895.58
(b) "Public stockholding for food security purposes"
Subtotal 0.00
(c) "Domestic food aid"
Subtotal 0.00
(d) "Decoupled income support"
Commonwealth Government
AAA – Farm Help (Income Support)8A short-term welfare safety net for low income farmers
experiencing financial hardship and who cannot borrow further
against their assets.  The suppor t is provided while they are
deciding their future in the industry.6.53 AFFA
Sugar Industry Assistance Package – Decoupled Income
SupportShort-term assistance to cane growers experiencing financial
hardship.15.19 AFFA
State/Territory Governments
QLD – Development Incentive Scheme Assistance for the development of water infrastructure. 3.12 AFFA
Subtotal 24.84G/AG/N/AUS/49
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(e) "Income Insurance and Income Safety-net
Programs"
Commonwealth Government
Farm Management Deposits Scheme A tax linked savings tool, which allows primary producers to set
aside income in high-income years without paying tax untilincome is withdrawn, so that a lower marginal tax rate may bepaid.  The programme is commercially delivered by approved
deposit taking institutions – market based interest rates apply.50.00 AFFA
Subtotal 50.00
(f) "payments for relief from natural disasters"
Commonwealth Government
Emergency Management of Animal Disease incursions Involves the eradication of virulent Newcastle disease (including
costs of animal depopulation, disinfection, compensation forstock and property destroyed and disease surveillance) under theCommonwealth/States cost sharing agreement.1.49 AFFA
Rural Adjustment Scheme (Exceptional Circumstances
Provisions)Support for farmers whose farm business incomes have been
adversely affected by exceptional circumstances (such asextreme and prolonged drought).10.85 AFFA
Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment Assists farm families in exceptional circumstances areas to meet
basic living expenses by providing sufficient immediate cash.19.76 AFFA
State/Territory Governments
New South Wales Support to farm families and farm businesses to mitigate the
effects of drought, floods, bushfires, storms and earthquakes.7.85 NSW Agriculture
Northern Territory
- Natural Disaster Relief ArrangementsTo provide assistance to producers who suffer from effects of
cyclone/flood.0.00 NT DPIF
Queensland
- Exceptional Circumstances, Drought AssistanceInterest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by drought. 1.83 QDPI
Victoria
- Flood Relief East GippslandConcessional Loans, feed and fer tiliser transport, fencing grants
and farm planning consultancy.0.00 Vic DNRE
- Flood Relief Northern and North Eastern Victoria Concessional Loans. 0.00 Vic DNREG/AG/N/AUS/49
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- Concessional loans For restocking as a result of OJD and Anthrax disease
incursions.0.03 Vic DNRE
- Rural Adjustment Scheme (Exceptional
Circumstances)9Interest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by drought. 0.82 Vic DNRE
Tasmania
– Exceptional circumstances10Interest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by drought. 0.05 TAS DPIE
Disposal of drought affected sheep. 0.00 TAS DPIE
Payments to farmers in drought declared areas for the
maintenance of their breeding stock.0.06 TAS DPIE
Western Australia
– Exceptional circumstances11Provide assistance in exceptional circumstances for dry season(drought) and compensation for industry control of exotic pestsand diseases.12.90
Subtotal 55.64
(g) "structural adjustment assistance through
producer retirement programmes"
Commonwealth Government
AAA – Farm Help (re-establishment grants)
12Grants to farmers in financial difficulty, who cannot borrow
further against their assets, to leave the farming sector beforetheir assets are completely depleted.6.53 AFFA
Dairy Exit Payments Assistance to farmers to adjust to the deregulation of the dairy
industry.  Farmers must exit agriculture to be eligible.2.16 AFFA
State/Territory Governments
New South Wales– Rural Adjustment Scheme Re-
Establishment
13Re-establishment assistance and advice to producers foradjustment out of agricultural production industries and
assistance for retraining.0.24 NSW Agriculture
Victoria - Land Aggregation Program Programme to aggregate non-viable holdings.  Measures include
property purchase, exit grants and interest subsidies.0.09 Vic DNRE
Subtotal 9.02
(h) " structural adjustment assistance provided
through resource retirement programmes"
Subtotal 0.00G/AG/N/AUS/49
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(i) "structural adjustment assistance through
investment aids"
State/ Territory Governments
New South Wales Interest rate subsidy for productivity improvements, capital
restructuring and farm consolidation.1.07 NSW Agriculture
Victoria – Productivity Enhancement Package Interest subsidies. 1.23 Vic DNRE
Subtotal 2.3
(j) "environmental programmes"
Commonwealth Government
NHT14 – National Landcare Payments to States for the purpose of the natural resource
management.72.50 AFFA
NHT – Bushcare (the National Vegetation Initiative) Assistance to community groups to reverse the long-term decline
in the quality of native vegetation cover.83.80 AFFA
NHT – National Rivercare Program Assistance for community groups to contribute towards the
sustainable management, rehabilitation and conservation ofrivers outside the Murray darling Basin and to improve thehealth of these river systems.16.90 AFFA
NHT – Murray-Darling 2001 To promote and coordinate effective planning and management
for the equitable, efficient and sustainable use of the water, landand other environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.35.00 AFFA
NHT – Farm Forestry Program Assistance to encourage the incorporation of commercial tree
growing and management into farming systems.9.20 AFFA
State/Territory Governments
Australian Capital Territory Assistance to community groups for sustainable production and
conservation of biodiversity and natural resource management.0.06 ENV ACT
- Rural Conservation Fund Financial assistance for projects that address conservation
criteria such as the management of protected species and habitatsand aquatic ecosystems.0.16 ENV ACT
New South Wales Funding for programmes for preventing and mitigating
degradation of land and water resources associated withagricultural production.96.77 NSW AgricultureG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Northern Territory - Land Resource Conservation To identify land resources and to evaluate their opportunities and
constraints in order to ensure appropriate use and facilitatesustainable development;  develop, promote and ensure landmanagement practices which conserve, enhance, and where
appropriate, rehabilitate land resources including the pastoral
estate and to promote and support community Landcare.4.61 NT DPIF
South Australia – Revegetation Rural tree planting grants to help communities initiate
revegetation projects.  Note:  all listed programmes are
dependant on official declaration of exceptional circumstances.0.10 PIRSA
- National Heritage Trust
15Technical and coordination support and grants to community
National Heritage Trust group projects.1.07 PIRSA
Tasmania Provision of services to agricultural producers to limit
environmental damage and to encourage sound practices tominimise soil erosion, salination and water damage.3.22 TAS DPIE
Western Australia Environmental services for all agricultural industries 22.70 Ag WA
Subtotal 346.09
(k) "regional assistance programmes"
Commonwealth Government
Rural Partnership Program The RPP aim to achieve long-term change and to encourage:
profitable and self-reliant rural sectors which operatecompetitively and which can adapt to changing market,
economic and resource conditions;  sustainable management of
the natural resource base;  more robust, equitable and prosperousrural communities.5.79 AFFA
Drought Regional Initiatives The DRI aims to improve on-farm drought preparedness through
improving sustainability and management capability.0.62 AFFA
West 2000 Plus WEST 2000 Plus aims to contribute to a competitive, viable and self
sustaining Western Division and to the development of robust,
equitable and prosperous communities.0.83 AFFA
Central North East South Australian Farm Assistance
ProgramThe FAP is designed to promote Structural Adjustment in the Central
Northeast of South Australia by facilitating sound business decisions
and encouraging sustainability, innovation and self-reliance.1.0 AFFAG/AG/N/AUS/49
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State/Territory Governments
South Australia – Eyre Peninsula Strategy16Support by way of interest subsidies to improve productivity and
re-establishment.  Payments for capital works for upper south
east drainage and dryland salinity management programme.0.00 PIRSA
- Central North East Farm Assistance Program16Support for business planning, productivity and infrastructure
improvement.0.14 PIRSA
- Riverland Rural Partnership Program16Support for redevelopment, business planning, quality assurance,
re-skilling and export enhancement.0.48 PIRSA
Victoria – Kickstart Sunraysia16Commonwealth/State Rural Partnership Program. 0.08 Vic DNRE
- Loddon Murray16Commonwealth/State Rural Partnership Program. 0.65 Vic DNRE
Queensland – Southwest Strategy16Provides support to rural enterprises in South-West Queensland
including interest subsidies for debt restructuring and property
build up and lease rental subsidies for leasing additional land.0.29 QDPI
- Desert Uplands16Interest rate subsidies for productivity improvement and property
build up and lease rental subsidies for leasing additional land.0.29 QDPI
Subtotal 10.17
(l) "other"
Direct Payments to Producer / Commonwealth
Government
New Industries Development Program The main activity of the NIDP is to assist in strengthening the
capability of Australian agribusiness in the development andpilot commercialization of new agribusiness products, services
and technology.1.36 AFFA
The Food and Fibre Chains Program The Food and Fibre Chains Program is a demonstration program
which provides support to a number of food and fibre projects to
ensure producers better meet customer requirements, by building
the skills of businesses in demand chain management.3.10 AFFAG/AG/N/AUS/49
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Dairy Regional Assistance Program Dairy RAP is a component of the Dairy Industry Adjustment
Package and is designed to assist regional communities that havebeen impacted upon by the removal of state market milk priceregulations.10.35 Department of
Transport and RegionalServices
Subtotal 14.81
TOTAL 1,408.45G/AG/N/AUS/49
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 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 equivalent
measurements of support (from
Supporting Table DS:8 below)Current Total AMS (aggregate)
$A million
12 3 4
Milk
Dried Vine Fruit a
Eggs a
Rice a
TobaccoSugarWheatPig-meat 
b303.72
4.74
8.98 ( de minimis )
1.20 ( de minimis )
1.20 (de minimis)303.72
0
0
0
4.74
000
Non-product-specific AMS 1.24 ( de minimis ) 0
TOTAL:  308.46
(a) Assistance for Dried Vine Fruit, eggs and rice were listed in Australia's AMS during the base period.  Since that time changes to Government assistance programmes have 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 1998.
Rice - No market price support through preferential pricing, domestic pricing is now on a commercial basis and fluctuates in li ne with world price.
(b) The period of application for this payment was 1 July 1999 – 30 June 2000. Expenditure in 2001/02 resulted from project approva l prior to 30 June 2000.G/AG/N/AUS/49
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 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)8 9 10 11
Wheat 1 July 2001 (a) 1.20 1.20 AFFA
Pig-meat 1 July 2001 Grants 1.20 1.20 AFFA
Sugar 1 July 2001 Grants 8.98 8.98 AFFA
Tobacco 1 July 2001 Grants 4.74 4.74 QDPI
(a)  Direct payment to compensate for shipping costs incurred on domestic sales of wheat to Tasmania.
De minimis  - 2001/02 GVP Wheat Production - $A 5,774 million (ABARE Australian Commodities, Dec. 2002).
De minimis  – 2001/02 GVP Pig Meat production - $A 968 million (ABARE Australian Commodities, Dec. 2002).
De minimis  – 2001/02 GVP Sugar production - $A 965 million (ABARE Australian Commodities, Dec. 2002).G/AG/N/AUS/49
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 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
budget
ary
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)
$A millionTotal AMS
$A millionData sources
12 3 4 5 6 7
(4+5-6)89 1 0
(7+8+9)11
Milk 1 July 2001 Dairy Structural
Adjustment Program
Support is provided to
producers to assist
adjustment toderegulation of theindustry.  The payments
are funded by an 11
cents per litre levy onretail sales of milk.205.42
17205.42 Source:  Dairy
AdjustmentAuthority
1 July 2001 Dairy Supplementary
Assistance
To assist producers whohave been severely
affected by
deregulation.  Thepayments are funded byan 11 cents per litrelevy on retail sales of
milk95.80
1895.80 Source:  Dairy
AdjustmentAuthority
1 July 2001 Western Australia –
Dairy Adjustment
Grants
Assistance to dairy
producers to adjust toderegulation of thedairy industry.2.50 2.50 Western Australian
Department ofAgricultureG/AG/N/AUS/49
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(4+5-6)89 1 0
(7+8+9)11
Wheat 1 July 2001 1.20 1.20 AFFA
Pig-meat 1 July 2001 1.20 1.20 AFFA
Sugar 1 July 2001 8.98 8.98 AFFA
Tobacco 1 July 2001 4.74 4.74 QDPIG/AG/N/AUS/49
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Australia
REPORTING PERIOD:  2001/02 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)
Non-Product-Specific AMS
Measure type(s) Fiscal year
beginning…Non-product-
specific
budgetary
outlays
$A millionOther non-product
specific support
(include calculation
details)Associated
fees/leviesTotal non-
product-specific
support
$A millionData sources
1 234 5 6
(3+4-5)7
Young Farmers Scheme –
Victoria a1 July 2001 1.06 1.06 Vic DNRE
Freight Subsidy – Northern
territory b1 July 2001 0.18 0.18 NT DPIF
Total 1.24 1.24
(a) Interest rate subsidy to assist young farmers commence a career in farming.
(b) A fertiliser subsidy for freight from the southern states to the Northern territory.
De minimis  - 2001/02 Agricultural production - $A 44.518 billion  (ABARE Australian Commodities, December 2002).G/AG/N/AUS/49
Page 24Notes:
1. AAA - Rural Financial Counsel ling Service was formerly The Rural Communities Program.
2. Formerly part of the Farm Family Restart Scheme.
3. Queensland state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program.4. South Australian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program.
5. Tasmanian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program.
6. Victorian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program.
7. Queensland state component of Commonwea lth Sugar Industry Infrastructure Program.
8. Formerly part of the Farm Family Restart Scheme.9. Victorian state component of Commonwealth program.
10. Tasmanian state component of Commonwealth program.
11. Western Australian state component of Commonwealth program.
12. Formerly part of the Farm Family Restart Scheme.
13. New South Wales state component of Commonwealth program.
14. NHT – National Heritage Trust.
15. State component of a Commonwealth program.16. State component of a Commonwealth program.
17. Payments to dairy producers who had an eligible interest at 28 Sept 1999 and who delivered market or manufactured milk in 19 98-99, were
calculated on the basis of certain business arrangements, including percentage splits of milk revenue and essential capital con tribution, at an
average rate of 46.23 cents per litre on market milk and 8.96 cents per litre on manufacturing milk.
18. Eligible dairy producers were those who had a market milk de pendency of more than 25% in 1998-99, were granted a DSAP entitl ement and
were actively involved in a dairy enterprise on 21 May 2001.  A sliding scale of payments applied to calculate supplementary da iry payments
from $10,000 to a maximum of $60,000.
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