G/SCM/N/253/AUS  
 
11 September 2013  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
AUSTRALIA  
The following communication, dated 30 August 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Australia. 
 
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The following notification provides details on federal programs and state/territory programs for financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13  (the financial year being from 1 July to 30 June). In some 
cases, it is arguable whether these programs are specific within the meaning of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.  
Programs are included for the sake of transpar ency and without prejudice to the legal status, 
effects or nature of the measures under the WTO Agreement.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
FEDERAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................ 4  
1   ENVIRONMENTA L PROGRAMS ..................................................................................... 4  
1.1   Clean Technology Investment Program ......................................................................... 4  
1.2   Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investme nt Program ............................................. 4  
1.3   LPG Vehicle Scheme .................................................................................................. 5  
1.4   Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program ................................................. 6  
2   FORE STRY ................................................................................................................. 14 
2.1   Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants 
Program ....................................................................................................................... .. 14 
3   INNOVA TION ............................................................................................................ 15  
3.1   Clean Technology  Innovation  Program ......................................................................... 15 
3.2   Climate Ready .......................................................................................................... 16 
3.3   Commercialisa tion Australia ....................................................................................... 17 
3.4   Collaborative Research Network .................................................................................. 18 
3.5   Industry Co llaboration  Fund ....................................................................................... 19 
3.6   Industry Inno vation Pr ecincts ..................................................................................... 20 
4   PASSENGER MO TOR VEHICLES .................................................................................. 21  
4.1   Automotive Transf ormation Sche me (ATS) ................................................................... 21 
4.2   Automotive Industry St ructural Adjust ment Pr ogram ..................................................... 22 
4.3   Automotive Market  Access Program (AMAP) ................................................................. 23 
4.4   Automotive Ne w Markets Program .............................................................................. 23 
4.5   Automotive Supply Ch ain Development Program ........................................................... 24 
4.6   Ford Australia Environmenta l Grant ............................................................................. 25 
4.7   Green Car Innova tion Fund (GCIF) .............................................................................. 26 
5   REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... 27  
5.1   Australian Paper Maryvale Pulp and Paper Mill Assistance Grant ....................................... 27 
5.2   Briquette Rest ructuring Package ................................................................................. 28 
5.3   Illawarra Region Innova tion and Invest ment Fund ......................................................... 29 
5.4   Premium Fresh Tasmania ........................................................................................... 29 
5.5   South East South Australia Innovation And In vestment Fund .......................................... 30 
5.6   Tasmanian Innovation  And Investme nt Fund ................................................................ 31 
6   TEXTILES, CLOTHI NG & FOOTWEAR .......................................................................... 32  
6.1   Textile, Clothing and Footwear Restructuring Initiati ve Grant Scheme .............................. 32 
6.2   TCF Small Business Program ...................................................................................... 33 
6.3   Textile, Clothing And Footwear (T CF) Strategic Capabili ty Progra m (SCP) ......................... 34 
6.4   Clothing and Household Textile (Building Innovative Capability) Scheme (BIC 
Scheme) ......................................................................................................................... 34 
7   STEEL ..................................................................................................................... ... 35 
7.1   Steel Transf ormation Plan .......................................................................................... 35 
8   VOCATIONAL TRAINING ............................................................................................ 36  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  8.1   National Workfo rce Developm ent Fund ........................................................................ 36 
SUB-FEDERAL PR OGRAMMES ......................................................................................... 37  
9   AUSTRALIAN CA PITAL TERR ITORY............................................................................ 38  
9.1   Investment Faci litation Pr ogramme ............................................................................. 38 
9.2   Innovation Connect ................................................................................................... 38 
10   NEW SOUT H WALES ................................................................................................ 39  
10.1   Regional Industri es Investme nt Fund ......................................................................... 39 
10.2   State Investment  Attraction  Scheme ......................................................................... 41 
11   NORTHERN TERRITORY ........................................................................................... 42  
11.1   Industry And Business Assistance .............................................................................. 42 
12   QUEEN SLAND .......................................................................................................... 43  
13   SOUTH AUSTRALIA .................................................................................................. 43  
13.1   Business Sustainab ility Alliance – Energy  Efficiency  Program ......................................... 43 
13.2   Cleantech Pa rtnering Program .................................................................................. 44 
13.3   Innovation Voucher Program .................................................................................... 45 
13.4   Medical Device Commercialisation Program ................................................................. 46 
13.5   Small Business Innovation Research Pilot Program ....................................................... 47 
14   TASMANIA ............................................................................................................... 48  
14.1   Investment Attraction Programme ............................................................................. 48 
15   VICTORIA ................................................................................................................ 49  
15.1   Beyond Waste Fund ................................................................................................ 49 
15.2   Community Regional Indu stry Skills Prog ram (CRI SP) .................................................. 50 
15.3   Driving Investme nt For New Recycling ....................................................................... 51 
15.4   Energy Technology  Innovation Strategy ..................................................................... 52 
15.5   First Farm Gr ant ..................................................................................................... 53 
15.6   Food and Fibre Marketing Cooperative Grants Program ................................................. 55 
15.7   Industry Tr ansition Fund .......................................................................................... 57 
15.8   Innovation Voucher Program .................................................................................... 58 
15.9   Investing In Manuf acturing Te chnology ...................................................................... 59 
15.10   Investment Support Program .................................................................................. 60 
15.11   Linking Farms and Catchments with Irrigation Modernisation Initiative .......................... 61 
15.12   Smarter Resources, Smarter Business ...................................................................... 62 
15.13   Technology Voucher Program .................................................................................. 63 
15.14   Victorian Automotive Manufacturing Action Plan (VAMAP) ............................................ 65 
16   WESTERN AUSTRALIA ............................................................................................. 66  
16.1   Industry Facilitation And Support Program .................................................................. 66 
16.2   Innovation Capability Development Program ............................................................... 67 
16.3   Innovation Co -Investment Program ........................................................................... 67 
16.4   Innovation Investme nt Facilitati on Program ................................................................ 68 
16.5   Innovation Promotion Program ................................................................................. 69 G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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FEDERAL PROGRAMS 
1  ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 1.1  Clean Technology Investment Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Clean Technology Investment Program (CTIP) is supporting manufacturing businesses to 
invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The CTIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean 
Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future. The program 
operates under Ministerial Guidelines approved by the Government. The administration/authority 
for the allocation of funds under the program is the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate 
Change, Science, Research and Te rtiary Education, AusIndustry. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Grant funding is available in arrears on achievement of milestones, through a merit-based grants program   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The program is open for businesses that undertake manufacturing activities to invest in energy 
efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products. Funding is 
provided on a co-investment basis, with tiered gr ant funding ratios that vary according to project 
size and applicant turnover  
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Grants have a minimum size of $25,000. 
 
8. Duration 
 
16 February 2012 to 30 June 2019. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  1.2  Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program (CTFFIP) is supporting food 
processing, metal forging and foundry manufacturing businesses to invest in energy efficient 
capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The CTFFIP was announced on 10 July 2011 as one of a range of measures as part of the Clean Energy Future plan for tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future. The program 
operates under Ministerial Guidelines approved by the Government. The administration/authority 
for the allocation of funds under the program is the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Te rtiary Education, AusIndustry. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant funding is available in arrears on achievement of milestones, through a merit-based grants 
program   6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The program is open for businesses that underta ke food processing, metal forging and foundry 
activities to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes 
and products. Funding is provided on a co-investmen t basis, with tiered grant funding ratios that 
vary according to project size and applicant turnover   
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Grants have a minimum size of $25,000.  
8. Duration 
 
16 February 2012 to 30 June 2018. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 1.3  LPG Vehicle Scheme 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle Scheme (LPG VS).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The LPG Vehicle Scheme assists families with the high cost of fuel, promotes the use and uptake of 
LPG as an alternative fuel and promotes cleaner, more environmentally friendly technology. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The LPG Vehicle Scheme was announced on 14 August 2006 as one of a range of measures to further accelerate investment in alternative fuels and to provide Australian motorists with a 
greater range of fuel options. 
 The program operates under Ministerial Guidelines approved by the Government. The administration/authority for the allocation of funds under the Scheme is the Department of G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Re search and Tertiary Education, AusIndustry, 
Centrelink and Medicare.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The program provides cash grants to successful applicants on an entitlement basis.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding under the LPG VS is provided to individuals who purchase a new LPG powered vehicle or have their existing vehicle converted to LPG. However, an individual is only eligible for a grant 
under the Scheme if that individual has not rece ived a grant under the Scheme in the previous 
three years.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
There are different grants available,  subject to eligibility criteria:  
 
a. For the LPG conversion of a registered vehicle: 
 $2,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2009; or 
 $1,750 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010; or 
 $1,500 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011; or 
 $1,250 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012; or 
 $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013; or 
 $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014. 
 
b. For the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG prior to first registration: 
 $2,000 - this includes vehicles fitted with LPG at time of manufacture and vehicles fitted 
with LPG after manufacture but before first registration1. 
 8. Duration 
 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2014.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
1.4  Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program 
The Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure  Program (SRWUIP) is a $5.8 billion national 
program investing in rural water use, management, efficiency, including improved water 
knowledge and market reform, as part of the Water for the Future  initiative. SRWUIP is made up of 
a number of projects and programs including the following.  
1. Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program for New South Wales 
 1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program for New South Wales.  2. Period covered by the notification  
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
                                               
1 Please note:  for vehicles purchased before 10 November 2008 the grant amount was $1,000, for the 
purchase of a new vehicle with an LPG un it fitted at the time of manufacture. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
This Commonwealth-led competitive grant program is recovering water entitlements resulting from 
water savings generated from eligible infrastruc ture upgrade projects by private irrigation 
infrastructure operators. These projects improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and 
management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation 
communities.  
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
This $650 million Commonwealth-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use 
and Infrastructure Program. The program is a major element of the Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform signed in July 2008. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the Irrigation 
Infrastructure Operators. A comprehensive assessm ent process is undertaken for all projects prior 
to the approval of government funding. Water savings achieved through this program are transferred to the Commonwealth and 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.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the Private 
Irrigation Infrastructure Operators. Two public calls for applications have been conducted. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
This is a $650 million program, over two round s. On average, a successful private irrigator 
infrastructure operator applicant is receiving fund ing of around $71 million. It should be noted that 
as part of the grant requirements, a portion of the project water savings are transferred to the Commonwealth for environmental use. 
 
Actual Expenditure   
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
140 182.5 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Round 1 of the program opened on 19 June 2009. The program has funding to 2017/18. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 2. Private Irrigation Infrastructure Program for South Australia 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Private Irrigation Infrastructure Program for South Australia. 
 2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This Commonwealth-led competitive grant program is recovering water savings generated from eligible irrigation infrastructure upgrade projects undertaken by irrigation infrastructure operators, 
delivery partners and individual irrigators. These projects improve the efficiency and productivity 
of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 This $110 million Commonwealth-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use 
and Infrastructure Program. The program is a major element of the Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform signed in July 2008.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the Irrigation 
Infrastructure Operator, delivery partner or individual irrigator. A comprehensive assessment 
process is undertaken for all projects prior to the approval of government funding. Water savings achieved through this program as a result of the infrastructure improvements are transferred to the Commonwealth and 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.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding is provided through a funding agreem ent between the Commonwealth and the successful 
grant applicant (either a private irrigation infrastructure operator, delivery partner or an individual irrigator). Two public calls for applic ation have been conducted to date.  
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
This is a $110 million program. As at 30 June 2013, two rounds have been conducted and the 
average funding per successful irrigator is around $0.5 million. It should be noted that as part of 
the grant requirements, a portion of the project water savings are transferred to the 
Commonwealth for environmental use.  
Actual Expenditure  
 
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
6.2 5.2 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
Round 1 of the program opened in December 2009. The program has funding to 2017/18. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 3. Queensland Healthy Headwater Water Use and Efficiency Program 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Queensland Healthy Headwater Water Use and Efficiency Program. 
 2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led competitive grant program is recovering water savings generated from eligible irrigation infrastructure projects undertaken by individual irrigators. These projects improve the 
efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure 
a sustainable future for irrigation communities. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
This $155 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program. The program is an element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Funding is provided through a Funding Agreement between the Commonwealth and the Queensland Government. The Queensland Government then enters into a funding agreement with 
the successful program applicants. A comprehensive assessment process is undertaken for all 
projects prior to the approval of government funding. Water savings achieved through this 
program as a result of the infrastructure improvements and transferred to the Commonwealth are contributing towards ‘bridging the gap’ to the new Sustainable Diversion Limits under the Murray 
Darling Basin Plan. They are delivered to the Commonwealth via a Water Transfer Contract 
between the water entitlement holder and the Commonwealth.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding is provided through a Funding Agreement between the Commonwealth and the 
Queensland Government. Following a public call for applications and their assessment, the 
Queensland Government then enters into a fu nding agreement with successful individual 
irrigators.   
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
This is a $155 million program. As at 30 June 2013, four rounds have been conducted and the 
average funding per successful applicant was around $1.8 million. It should be noted that as part 
of the grant requirement, a portion of the project water savings are transferred to the 
Commonwealth for environmental use. 
 
Actual Expenditure   
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
6.2 6.6 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 Round 1 of the program opened in 1 June 2010. The program has funding to 2017/18.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
4. Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2 – On-Farm 
 1. Title of Subsidy 
 Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2 – On-Farm.  2. Period covered by the notification  
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led competitive grant program is recovering water savings for the Commonwealth generated from eligible infrastructure upgrade pr ojects undertaken by individual irrigators. These 
projects improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management on-farm, helping to 
secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.  
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
This $43 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program. The program is an element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Funding is provided through a Funding Agreem ent between the Commonwealth and the Victorian 
Government. The Victorian Government then enters into a funding agreement with Goulburn 
Broken Catchment Management Authority. A comp rehensive assessment process is undertaken for 
all projects prior to the approval of government  funding for individual infrastructure upgrade 
projects. This process is managed by Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. The 10 
gigalitres of water savings achieved through this program as a result of the infrastructure 
improvements have been transferred to the Commo nwealth and are contributing towards ‘bridging 
the gap’ to the new Sustainable Diversion Limits under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The water savings delivered to the Commonwealth via a Water Transfer Contract between the water 
entitlement holder and the Commonwealth.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Funding is provided through a funding agreem ent between the Commonwealth and the Victorian 
Government. The Victorian Government has entered into a funding agreement with Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management 
Authority, following a public call for, and assessment of, the applications, then enters into an 
agreement with the successful individual irrigators implementing the infrastructure upgrade projects.  
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
This is a $43.7 million program with the average funding per irrigator around $0.3 million. It 
should be noted that as part of the grant requirements, a portion of the project water savings are transferred to the Commonwealth for environmental use.  
Actual Expenditure  
 
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
11.6 28.8 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program opened in November 2011 and has funding to May 2014. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
5. Goulburn Murray Water Connection Projec t Stage 2 (formally Northern Victoria 
Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2) 
 1. Title of Subsidy 
 Goulburn Murray Water Connection Project Stage 2 (formally Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Program Stage 2). G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led 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 transfe rred 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 wate r 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.  
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
This $956 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program. The program is a major element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Funding is provided through a Funding Agreem ent between the Commonwealth and the Victorian 
Government. In turn, the Victorian Government has a funding agreement with the Goulburn 
Murray Water, the organisation implementing the project.  
 Water savings from this 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 delivered to the Commonwealth via a Water Transfer Contract between 
the water entitlement holder and the Commonwealth.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
As per point 5 above. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 This is a $956 million program.  
 
Actual Expenditure   
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
156.4 17.5 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program commenced in November 2011 and has funding until June 2019.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
6. New South Wales State Basi n Pipe – Stock and Domestic 
 1. Title of Subsidy 
 New South Wales State Basin Pipe – Stock and Domestic.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led program is recovering water savings for the environment generated from the 
replacement of current water delivery infrastructure for selected stock and domestic schemes with 
more efficient systems in the NSW Murray-Darlin g Basin. This projects aims to improve the 
efficiency and productivity of water use and ma nagement on and off-farm, helping to secure a 
sustainable future for irrigation communities. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
This $137 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and 
Infrastructure Program. The program is an element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the New South 
Wales Government. Water savings achieved through this program are transferred to the 
Commonwealth and 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 wate r entitlement holder and the Commonwealth.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government. Eligible applicants can apply to the NSW Government for funding.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
This is a $137 million program.  
 
Actual Expenditure   
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
5 15 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program commenced in June 2012 and has funding until October 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
7. New South Wales State Water mete ring Scheme (including pilot) 
 1. Title of Subsidy 
 New South Wales State Water metering Scheme (including pilot).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led program is recovering water savings from the installation or upgrades of meters in the Murray-Darling Basin and replacing customer-owned meters with State Water-owned meters 
connected via telemetry. This project will assist in improving the efficiency and productivity of 
water use and management on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 This $243.4 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and 
Infrastructure Program. The program is an element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the New South 
Wales Government. The funding is enabling the New South Wales Government to purchase (or 
upgrade) and install water meters with telemetric functionality for its irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin. Water savings achieved through this program are transferred to the Commonwealth and 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.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding for the implementation of this program is provided to New South Wales through a funding 
agreement with the Commonwealth.  
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
This is a $243.4 million program.  
 Actual Expenditure  
 
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
22.5 3.2 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program commenced with a pilot in June 2012 and has funding until October 2017. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 8. New South Wales State Irrigated Farm Modernisation Project (and pilot)  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
New South Wales State Irrigated Farm Modernisation Project (and pilot). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This State-led program aims to upgrade on-farm water infrastructure and strengthen the capacity 
of irrigators to adopt more efficient water mana gement practices, reduce water losses and improve 
productivity. Water savings arising from project works will be transferred to the Commonwealth for G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  environmental use. These projects improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and 
management on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.  4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 This $83 million State-led program is funded under the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program. The program is an element of the July 2008 Inter-Governmental 
Agreement on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the New South 
Wales Government. Water savings achieved through th is program as a result of the infrastructure 
improvements are transferred to the Commonwealt h and 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.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the New South 
Wales Government. The New South Wales Government will make calls for applications and enter 
into a funding agreement with successful applicants.   
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
This is an $83 million program. As at 30 November 2012 following the first round of the program, 
the average funding per project was around $0.4 million. It should be noted that as part of the 
grant requirement, a portion of the project water savings are transferred to the Commonwealth for environmental use.  
Actual Expenditure  
 
2011/2012 2012/2013 
$m $m 
0.35 14.3 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program commenced in June 2012 and has funding until October 2017. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
2  FORESTRY 
2.1  Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Ag reement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants 
Program 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants Program. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants Program (IGACEP) sought to assist the Tasmanian public native forest industry to adjust to industry 
downturn and to the reduced scale of native forest harvesting, through voluntary exit assistance to 
eligible harvest, haulage and silvicultural contracting businesses.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Prime Minister of Australia and the Premier of Tasmania announced in August 2011 that the 
Australian Government will provide and manage the allocation of $45 million, subject to demand, 
in assistance for voluntary exits from public na tive forest operations for haulage, harvest and 
silvicultural contractors.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This commitment was delivered as direct grants through the program. Eligible businesses had to 
be operating predominately in the Tasmanian public native forest harvest, haulage or silvicultural 
contracting sector.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Tasmania's public native forest harvest, haulage and silvicultural contracting businesses that were eligible could apply for grants offered under the IGACEP to exit the sector, with applications 
assessed on a competitive basis.  
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The total expenditure of the IGACEP was deliver ed by the Australian Government and allocated 
$42.55 million to 58 forest contractors, with payments based on amounts nominated by the contracting businesses and capped at a maximu m of $3 million. The program concluded on 30 
June 2012. One grant worth $122,543 was repaid in June 2013 leaving total expenditure for the 
program at $42.43 million.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The IGACEP ran from 26 October 2011 to 30 June 2012.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
 3  INNOVATION 
3.1  Clean Technology Innovation Program  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Clean Technology Innovation Program  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 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 greenhouse gas 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The program authority for the Clean Technology Innovation Program comes from Ministerial Directions and Program Guidelines issued by the Minister for Industry and Innovation on 
30 May 2012. The program was officially launched on 6 July 2012. 
 The Clean Technology Innovation Program is a component of the Clean Technology Program which 
provides incentives for businesses to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy. It is one 
element of the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future Plan announced in July 2011. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Grants are awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding is provided to companies undertaking re search and development, proof-of-concept and/or 
early stage commercialisation activities to develop new clean technologies and associated services, 
including low emission and energy efficient solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emission.  In 2012/13, 14 successful applicants were awarded grant funding worth $14.8 million. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 Grants are limited to 50 per cent of eligible project costs from $50,000 up to a maximum of 
$5 million per project. The financial outlay for 2012/13 was $2.2 million.   
8. Duration 
 
The program opened to applications on 6 July 2012. It is a five year program currently scheduled to close on 30 June 2017. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 3.2  Climate Ready 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Climate Ready.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Climate Ready program aimed to encourage innovation through: increasing the level of 
research and development, proof-of-concept and early-stage commercialisation by Australian 
businesses that address the effects of climate change; increasing the international competitiveness of Australian businesses; fostering greater collabo ration with industry and between industry and 
research institutions; and generating national benefits for the Australian economy. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program authority comes from Ministerial Directions and Guidelines issued by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in July 2008. The program was officially launched on 
28 July 2008 and closed to new applications on 25 June 2009. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding was provided to SMEs undertaking research and development, proof-of-concept and/or 
early stage commercialisation activities that address the effects of climate change. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Grants are limited to 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $5 million per 
project. The financial outlay for 2011/12 was $5.1 million and for 2012/13 was $0.9 million. The final payment was finalised 30 June 2012.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program commenced on 28 July 2008 and ceased on 30 June 2012. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 3.3  Commercialisation Australia 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Commercialisation Australia. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The program aims to build the capacity of, and opportunities for, Australia's talented researchers, 
entrepreneurs and innovative firms to convert intellectual property into commercial ventures, creating high skill jobs and increasing competitiveness. It achieves this by offering a range of 
tailored assistance measures. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The program authority comes from Ministerial Directions and Guidelines issued by the Minister for 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on 18 December 2009. The program was officially launched on 4 January 2010. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants are awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Commercialisation Australia provides assistance under four key components: 
 
 Skills and Knowledge - grants of up to $50,000 to purchase specialist advice and 
services. This component aims to assist people new to commercialisation - 
researchers, individuals and small companies.   
 Experienced Executives - grants of up to $350,000 over two years (up to $175,000 
per year) to engage an experienced Chief Executive Officer or other executives. This 
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 Proof of Concept - grants of between $50,000 and $250,000 to assist with testing the 
commercial viability of the business model or idea for a product, process or service.  
 Early Stage Commercialisation - grants from $50,000 to $2 million to develop a new 
product, process or service where it can be taken to market 
 
Each program participant is assigned a Case Manager for the duration of their time with 
Commercialisation Australia. The Case Managers draw on their extensive experience in commercialisation to guide participants through the commercialisation process, and facilitate participants' access to the Expert Network. 
Participants can access Commercialisation Australia through any one of the components, and exit 
at any point. Multiple forms of assistance may be accessed concurrently or consecutively, based on the needs of the applicant. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
For the Skills and Knowledge grants, the grantee is required to provide 20 per cent of eligible 
project costs. For all other components the grantee is required to meet at least 50 per cent of eligible project costs up.   
The financial outlay for grants in 2011/12 was $48.8 million. The financial outlay in 2012/13 was 
$63.0 million.  
8. Duration 
 
The program commenced on 4 January 2010 and is an on-going program. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
3.4  Collaborative Research Network 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Collaborative Research Networks (CRN)  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2010/11and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The CRN program is a research-specific fund intended to effect structural adjustment in the 
research and research training capacity of less research intensive smaller and regional universities 
in the higher education system. The objective of  the program is to develop greater research 
capacity of institutions by teaming up with larger more successful institutions in areas of common 
interest.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program was announced by the Minister of 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in  the 2009-10 Budget as part of the Australian 
Government’s Powering Ideas innovation agenda. Over the period 2010/11 – 2015/16, the 
Australian Government is providing $81.1 millio n under the CRN program to the 15 successful CRN 
projects lead by less research-intensive smaller and regional higher education institutions.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants awarded competitively on the basis of asse ssment of the research project applications from 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education provides direct funding to 15 universities for their CRN projects. Funding instalments 
under the program are scheduled for May and Novemb er each year upon approval of the project 
progress reports. Also, each project is granted a start-up payment upon signing their funding agreement.  
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The funding granted to the 15 CRN projects is between $1,533,451 to $6,300,000 over the project 
duration. Between 2010/11and 2012 /13 annual instalments granted to the CRN projects varied 
from $153,443 to $1,096,804.  
8. Duration 
 
The program funding was allocated for six years from 2010/11 to 2015/16. 
 
Twelve projects under the program started in 20 10/11 (Round One) and three projects in 2012/13 
(Round Two). Most of the projects will be funded for 4 to 5 years. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects available.  
 
3.5  Industry Collaboration Fund 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Industry Collaboration Fund  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2012/2013   
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
Under A Plan for Australian Jobs: The Australian Government’s Industry and Innovation Statement, 
over $500 million has been allocated to support the establishment and operation of up to ten 
industry-led Precincts. The Industry Innovation Pr ecincts will be national industry-led networks 
that bring together industry, researchers and go vernment to drive innovation and productivity, 
create more Australian jobs and strengthen Australia’s international competitiveness. 
 
As part of the initiative the Industry Collaboration Fund is a competitive, merit-based program with the objective of facilitating new collaborations, increasing innovation and technology dissemination 
activities and building global partnerships through the strategic activities of the Precincts. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy  
 Program authority comes from Program Guidelines for the Industry Collaboration Fund Program issued by the then Minister for Clim ate Change, Industry and Innovation.  
  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The Industry Collaboration Fund Program is restricted to Precincts established under the Precincts 
Program and parties in collaborations with the Precincts. Applications are assessed by an independent National Precincts Board which provides advice to the Australian Government on the G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  relative merits of the precinct proposals. The Au stralian Government Minister responsible for the 
Industry Innovation Precincts Program will decide which ICF projects will be funded.   7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The amount of funding available for individual Precinct projects will range between $100,000 and 
$10,000,000. Successful projects may be awarded funding up to half their agreed eligible 
expenditure where the funding requested is gr eater than or equal to $100,000 but less than 
$5,000,000. Successful projects may be awarded fund ing of up to a third of the agreed eligible 
expenditure where the funding requested is grea ter than or equal to $5,000,000 but no greater 
than $10,000,000.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The Program Guidelines were released on 21 June 2013 (the first round ran from 1 July 2013 to 
12 July 2013).   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
3.6  Industry Innovation Precincts 
1. Title of Subsidy 
  
Industry Innovation Precincts 
  2. Period covered by the notification  
  
2012/2013   3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
  
Under A Plan for Australian Jobs: The Australian Government’s Industry and Innovation Statement, 
over $500 million has been allocated to support the establishment and operation of up to ten 
industry-led Precincts. The Industry Innovation Pr ecincts will be national industry-led networks 
that bring together industry, researchers and go vernment to drive innovation and productivity, 
create more Australian jobs and strengthen Australia’s international competitiveness. 
 
There will be two types of Precincts: those wi thin areas of the economy where Australia has a 
competitive advantage (Established Industry Innovation Precincts) and those in areas where there are emerging opportunities (Emerging Industry Innovation Precincts).  
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
  
Program authority comes from Program Guidelines for the Industry Innovation Precincts Program 
issued by the then Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, these program 
guidelines commenced from 1 May 2013.  
  
5. Form of the subsidy 
  
Precincts will be funded for an initial period of five years with further five year funding periods 
subject to satisfactory performance and the continuing  relevance of each Precinct’s area of focus.  
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  
Grant funds are provided to consortia of busine sses and research organisations to establish and 
operate Precincts. 
 
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  criteria. Applications are assessed by an independent National Precincts Board which provides 
advice to the Australian Government on the relative merits of the precinct proposals. The Australian Government Minister responsible for the Industry Innovation Precincts Program will decide which precincts will be funded.  
  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Funding for Established Industry Innovation Precincts will be up to $4 million per annum and for 
Emerging Industry Innovation Precincts up to $1.5 million per annum.   8. Duration of the subsidy 
  
The program commenced on 1 May 2013 and is on-going.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
 4  PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES 
4.1  Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
ATS encourages competitive investment and innovation in the Australian automotive industry in a 
way that will provide improved environmental outcomes and promote the development of workforce skills. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
A s  p a r t  o f  t h e  A New Car Plan for a Greener Future, the Government announced that the 
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS) would be replaced by the ATS. The ATS was established by the Automotive Transformation Scheme Act 2009 . The 
administration/authority for the allocation of benefits under the scheme is the Department of 
Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Scie nce, Research and Tertiary Education. 
 ATS operates from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Eligible participants will receive assistance in the form of payments in arrears for allowable 
expenditures.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Participants may be motor vehicle producers (MVPs), automotive component producers, automotive machine tools and tooling producers or automotive service providers. For MVPs, 
payments are made on the basis of a percentage of allowable production and allowable 
investments in plant and equipment.  
For other participants, payments are made in arre ars on the basis of a percentage of allowable 
investments in plant and equipment and eligible investments in research and development.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Each participant's total benefits under ATS are limited to 5 per cent of its eligible sales for the preceding year. 
 
8. Duration 
 
1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 4.2  Automotive Industry Structural Adjustment Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Automotive Industry Structural Adjustment Program (AISAP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial year 2011/12. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
AISAP encouraged consolidation and rationalization in the Australian automotive supply chain. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 AISAP was announced as part of the Government's policy package for the Automotive Industry, A 
New Car Plan for a Greener Future , announced in November 2008. The program operates under 
Ministerial Guidelines approved by the Government in December 2008. The 
administration/authority for the allocation of benefits under the scheme was the Department of 
Industry, Innovation, Science and Research.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants awarded at the discretion of the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, in 
accordance with AISAP Ministerial Guidelines. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
An eligibility requirement under the Ministerial Guidelines was that applicants be participants in the 
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Sche me (ACIS) or that after completion of the 
consolidation activity being supported, that the resultant entity be eligible to be an ACIS 
participant. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The total value of available grant funding was $48.3 million over the life of the program which 
ceased on 30 June 2012. No further payments are to be made.  
8. Duration 
 
1 January 2009 to 30 June 2012. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
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  4.3  Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial Year 2011/12. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP) was to facilitate Australian 
automotive component suppliers' access to global supply chains.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
AMAP was an integral component of A New Car Plan for a Greener Future launched in 
November 2008, and shared objectives with th e Plan. AMAP provided $6.3 million, over three 
years from July 2009. AMAP concluded 30 June 2012.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 AMAP did not provide direct financial assistance to Australian automotive firms, but provided representation, intelligence, advice and engagement to assist them to access global automotive 
supply chain business. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The Automotive Market Access Program provided  for the engagement and activities of two 
Automotive Envoys, support for the Team Australia Automotive (TAA) consortium's initiatives focussed on North America and Austrade's automo tive adviser network in the key markets of 
China, India, South-East Asia and Korea. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Not applicable - AMAP does not provide direct financial assistance to Australian automotive firms.  
8. Duration 
 
Three years from 2009/10 to 2011/12.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
4.4  Automotive New Markets Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Automotive New Markets Program (ANMP).  2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2013/14 to 2015/16.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The ANMP will assist Australian automotive supply chain companies broaden their customer and 
product base.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The Australian Government announced that the ANMP as a joint initiative between the Australian, 
Victorian and South Australian Governments in March 2012. The ANMP is jointly funded by the 
Australia and Victorian Governments, and administered by all three governments.  
ANMP operates from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2016. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
ANMP is a competitive grants program. Successful applicants will receive a reimbursement grant 
for eligible expenditure related to their projects.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Applicants may be automotive component producers (ACPs), automotive machine tools and tooling 
producers (AMTPs) or automotive service providers (ASPs).Payments are made for eligible 
investment and may be up to 50 per cent of the value of the project.   7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Individual grants are limited to a maximum of $1 million for a 12 month period. In addition, 
applicants may not receive a cumulative value of grants of more than $2 million over the life of the 
program. 
 8. Duration 
 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2016.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
4.5  Automotive Supply Chain Development Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Automotive Supply Chain Development Program (ASCDP). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13 . 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 ASCDP was to assist the automotive components sector further develop its capabilities and to better integrate into local and global supply chains. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program was announced as part of the Government's policy package, A New Car Plan for a 
Greener Future , announced in November 2008. The program operates under Ministerial Guidelines 
approved by the Government in June 2009. The administration/authority for the allocation of benefits under the scheme was the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research. 
 
The ASCDP concluded on 30 June 2013 and no further payments will be made.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The program provided cash grants to successful applicants, selected on a competitive basis.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
It was an eligibility requirement under the Ministerial Guidelines that applicants be entities operating in Australia that provide specialist high level intermediary assistance and/or mentoring 
to companies in the Australian automotive supply chain. Funding was available both to members 
and non-members of the Australian automotive industry.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The ASCDP was delivered in three elements running in parallel:  
Element 1 : Funding for a service provider to coordinate assistance for individual firms. This 
element would utilise 50 per cent of the funding available under the ASCDP;  
Element 2 : Funding for Motor Vehicle Producers (MVPs) to enhance the capabilities of component 
suppliers through a program of support and mentoring. This element would utilise 40 per cent of the funding available under the ASCDP; and 
 
Element 3 : Competitive grants of capped amounts for Tier 1 suppliers to undertake a program of 
support and mentoring to enhance the capabilities of their Tier 2 and Tier 3 component suppliers. Individual grants will ordinarily range between  $50,000 and $80,000, but there will be scope to 
consider grants outside this range. This element would utilise 10 per cent of the funding available 
under the ASCDP.  
Funds approved under the ASCDP were:  
 Round 1 – December 2009:  $8,973,484 
Round 2 – July 2010:     $409,900 
Round 3 – February 2011:  $9,980,248 Total Funding =   $19,363,632 
 
8. Duration 
 
1 July 2009 to 30 June 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 4.6  Ford Australia Environmental Grant  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Ford Australia Environmental Grant.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited (Ford) will upgrade the Falcon and Territory vehicles to 
make them more competitive in the Australia marketplace, reduce the Falcon and Territory's 
carbon footprint, bring these vehicles to market in 2014; and, will introduce Australian suppliers to opportunities within Ford's global supply chain. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Australian Government agreed to provide the grant to Ford. The Australian Government 
announced the grant on 10 January 2012 in a joint media release with the Victorian Government.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The Australian Government provided $34 million (excluding the Goods and Services Tax) as a grant to Ford. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The grant was paid in cash to Ford. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The Australian Government provided $34 million (excluding the Goods and Services Tax) as a 
grant to Ford.  
8. Duration 
 
The Australian Government’s grant agreement with Ford commenced on 30 March 2012 and will 
conclude on 31 May 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 4.7  Green Car Innovation Fund (GCIF) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Green Car Innovation Fund (GCIF) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Green Car Innovation Fund  was to enhance the research and development 
and early stage commercialisation of Australian technologies that significantly reduce fuel consumption and/or greenhouse gas emissions of passenger motor vehicles. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science an d Research approved guidelines under which the 
Green Car Innovation Fund was administered. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The Australian Government contributes one dollar for every three dollars of eligible expenditure 
contributed by a grantee, unless otherwise agreed on an exceptional basis. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 On 27 January 2011, the Australian Government closed the Green Car Innovation Fund to new 
applications. It was a competitive grants program. Applications had to rate highly against the 
program's merit criteria to result in a grant offer. Applicants could access the Green Car Innovation Fund through two separate streams: 
 
 Stream A – grants for motor vehicle producers registered inter alia under the 
Automotive Competitiveness and Inve stment Scheme or the Automotive 
Transformation Scheme; or 
 
 Stream B – grants for non-tax exempt companies that are not motor vehicle 
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7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Green Car Innovation Fund grants were awarded on  a project-by-project basis. Stream A provided 
grants of $5 million or more, and up to a cumula tive grant total of $300 million per grantee over 
the life of the program. Stream B provided gran ts of $100,000 or more, and up to a cumulative 
grant total of $100 million per grantee over the life of the program. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The Green Car Innovation Fund was originally intended to provide grants over a ten year period, 
commencing in 2009/10, but was closed to new applications in January 2011. 
 Each project assisted by the Fund was limited to a maximum of three years' duration. Extensions 
of up to an additional 12 months could be considered under the guidelines.  
 The financial outlay for 2011/12 was $125.0 million. The financial outlay for 2012/13 was $47.5 
million. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
  
5  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
5.1  Australian Paper Maryvale Pulp  and Paper Mill Assistance Grant 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Australian Paper Maryvale Pulp and Paper Mill Assistance Grant.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15.  
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
This grant will assist Australian Paper to establish a de-inked pulp facility at the company’s 
Maryvale mill in Victoria. This facility will assist in improving the competitiveness of the Maryvale 
mill and support the jobs of close to 900 workers directly employed there, as well as over 4,000 
indirect jobs which rely on the mill's operations. The facility will divert over 80,000 tonnes a year 
of white waste paper, that would otherwise be export ed or go to landfill, into de-inked pulp which 
can then be used to manufacture recycled white paper.   4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
On 10 October 2010, the then Minister for Climate Change and Industry and Innovation announced 
the provision of a $9.5 million assist ance grant to Australian Paper.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This funding assistance is being delivered through a direct grant which will be paid in three 
instalments over three financial years (2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15).  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Paper Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Australian Paper).   G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
An instalment of $4.22 million was paid in 2012/13, $2.88 million was paid in 2013/14 and $2.4 
million will be paid in 2014/15.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2012/13 to 2014/15.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  5.2  Briquette Restructuring Package 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Briquette Restructuring Package 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Briquette Restructuring Package is supporting Energy Brix Australia Corporation Pty Ltd (Energy Brix), to maintain its production of brown coal briquettes for a limited two-year period (to 
30 June 2014) so that downstream users have the required time and certainty to switch to cleaner 
fuel and feedstock sources.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Briquette Restructuring Package was announced by the Government on 29 June 2012. The 
program operates under a support deed and two se curity deeds. The administration/authority for 
the allocation of funds under the program is the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Te rtiary Education, AusIndustry. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The Government provides financial assistance in the form of grant payments to Energy Brix on 
condition that Energy Brix relinquishes the carbon units it is entitled to under the Energy Security Fund. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The funding is provided to Energy Brix as per a support deed agreement.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The financial outlay for 2011/12 was $50.8 million. The financial outlay for 2012/13 was $9.5million. 
 
8. Duration 
 
Grant payments are scheduled to be made up until financial year 2014/15. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  5.3  Illawarra Region Innovation and Investment Fund 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Illawarra Region Innovation and Investment Fund (IRIIF). 
 2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
IRIIF is a competitive merit-based program to support new investment that creates new, sustainable job opportunities in the Illawarra Region. Its focus is creating innovative high-skilled jobs, mainly in manufacturing, and strengthen th e capacity of firms and individuals to take 
advantage of new opportunities. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
On 22 August 2011, the Australian and New South Wales Governments jointly announced the fund 
of $30 million. Funding is approved as part of the measures to recognise the broader impacts of 
the decision made by BlueScope Steel Limited (BlueScope Steel) to restructure its manufacturing operations at Port Kembla in New South Wales.   
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants are made on a competitive, merit-based ba sis to Australian businesses. The minimum grant 
under the IRIIF is $50,000.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
There are 29 customers with projects expected to generate a total investment of $62.5 million in 
the region. Funding is provided retrospectively against eligible expenditure incurred.  7. Level of subsidy per unit  
 
All grants are matched at least on a one to one basis. Payments are made against successful 
completion of milestones as set out in a Funding Agreement. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
Financial years 2011/12 to 2013/14. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
5.4  Premium Fresh Tasmania 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Premium Fresh Tasmania.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial year 2012/13. 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Government provided $500,000 towards a $750,000 assistance package (with $250,000 to be 
provided by the Tasmanian Government) to Premium Fresh Tasmania to implement structural 
changes required to ensure its on-going viability.  
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
The cost of this measure was met from within existing resourcing of the Department of Industry, 
Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education and the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport. The grant was administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The government provided the grant as an ad hoc, one-off payment.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The funding was provided as a one-off payment to Premium Fresh Tasmania. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The financial outlay for 2012/13 was $500,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
One off grant payment made during 2012/13. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
5.5  South East South Australia I nnovation And Investment Fund  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
South East South Australia Innovation  and Investment Fund (SESAIIF). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of SESAIIF was to support investment to create sustainable new jobs in south east South Australia, with a focus on the manufacturing, manufacturing services and other services 
areas. The investment could be in a new facility or in additional capacity that would enhance 
competitiveness.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Fund gave effect to the Australian Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research’s announcement on 25 January 2011 as part of a wider package to support workers and the region 
affected by the decision of Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) to cease production from its two oldest 
tissue making machines at its Millicent Mill in May 2011. The then Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, agreed to the $17 million assistance package on 24 March 2011. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
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The minimum value of projects was $100,000 and the minimum grant was $50,000. Except in special circumstances, the maximum grant was to be $5 million.  
The following conditions applied: 
 Eligible applicants are those firms/commercial enterprises: 
 
1. who are legal entities, i.e. with whom  the Australian Government and the South 
Australian Government could enter into legally binding funding agreements; and  
 
2. who can demonstrate the commitment of fund ing, exclusive of in-kind contributions, 
to the investment proposal which is free of other government funding and which at least matches the funding which is being sought from the Program. 
 
The following conditions apply to project eligibility:  
 projects must have at least $100,000 in eligible capital costs (primarily being for plant 
and equipment directly applied to the production of the outputs of the investment proposal); 
 projects which involve KCA will not be funded; 
 funding will be directed at sustainable job creation in south east South Australia, 
rather than community-based projects; 
 projects which involve no sustained net increase in economic activity in Australia or 
involve a relocation of activity to south east South Australia from other states and 
territories will not be funded;  
 projects that help to diversify the south east South Australian manufacturing and 
economic base will be favoured; 
 projects which demonstrate the introduction of new innovations or technology (rather 
than research and scoping studies) will be favoured; and 
 funding will not be provided for retrospectiv e activities (i.e. project expenditure prior 
to the finalization of the funding agreement).  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 A range of industry sectors.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The Australian Government paid a total of $5.6 million during the period covered by this notification (2011/12 and 2012/13). 
 
8. Duration 
 
The program commenced on 6 May 2011. All grant funds were provided by 30 June 2013. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  5.6  Tasmanian Innovation And Investment Fund  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Tasmanian Innovation and Investment Fund (TIIF) 
 2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
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  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
TIIF is a competitive, merit-based program aimed at companies seeking $50,000 or more in grant funds for investments in activities that provides  sustainable employment and diversify Tasmania's 
economy. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 Funding is approved as part of the measures to  recognise the broader impacts of changes to the 
structure of the Tasmanian forest industry. It forms part of the Stream 3 Economic Diversification section of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Fore sts signed by the Premier of Tasmania and the 
Prime Minister of Australia on 7 August 2011. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants are made on a competitive, merit-based basis to Australian businesses 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
There are 28 customers with projects expected to generate a total investment of around $20 million across Tasmania. Funding is provided against the achievement of agreed milestones.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit  
 
In 2011/12, expenditure on these programs was $3,797,000 and in 2012/13 it was $2,868,000. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
2011/12 to 2013/14.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
6  TEXTILES, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR 
6.1  Textile, Clothing and Footwear Re structuring Initiative Grant Scheme 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Restructuring Initiative Grant Scheme (TCF RIG Scheme).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The TCF Restructuring Initiative Grant Scheme aimed to assist TCF businesses to consolidate in 
order to secure a more viable future. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The TCF RIG Scheme was made under Executive Powers. It was administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The TCF RIG Scheme provided grants to TCF entities. 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
TCF entities were required to apply for assistance under the TCF RIG Scheme. Grants under the TCF RIG Scheme were in respect of state-of-the-a rt second-hand plant or equipment and ancillary 
costs associated with the restructuring initiative. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Benefits under the TCF RIG Scheme could not exceed the eligible expenditure incurred in undertaking the restructuring initiative.  
In 2011/12, $4.5 million was disbursed under the scheme. In 2012/13, no monies were disbursed. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The TCF RIG Scheme ceased on 30 June 2013.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
6.2  TCF Small Business Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
TCF Small Business Program. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The TCF Small Business Program forms a part of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Post-2005 Assistance Package. The policy objective of this  package is to foster the development of the 
Australian TCF industry. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Authority for the TCF Small Business Program is the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Investment 
and Innovation Programs Act 1999 (No. 182, 1999).  
 
The TCF Small Business Program is administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, 
Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The TCF Small Business Program provides  grants to TCF small businesses. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 TCF small businesses may apply for assistance under the TCF Small Business Program. Grants 
under the TCF Small Business Program are to improv e the business enterprise culture of TCF small 
businesses.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Benefits to a TCF small business under the TCF Small Business Program are capped at $50,000 per 
annum. Annual funding for the program is $2.5 million. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The TCF Small Business program will cease on 30 June 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
  
6.3  Textile, Clothing And Footwear (T CF) Strategic Capability Program (SCP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Strategic Capability Program (SCP). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The TCF SCP objective is to support large projects that will build innovative capability at the enterprise and workplace level. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The TCF SCP is made under Executive Powers. It is  administered by the Department of Industry, 
Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The TCF SCP provides grants to TCF businesses.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
TCF businesses may apply for grants for specific pr ojects under the TCF SCP. Grant recipients are 
selected in a competitive process based on merit criteria. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Grant recipients must fund at least 50% of their project from private funds; thus the grant is limited to 50% of eligible expenditure for approved  projects. The total value of the program over a 
five-year period from 2010/11 to 2014/15 is $33.2 million. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The TCF SCP will cease on 30 June 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  6.4  Clothing and Household Textile (Build ing Innovative Capability) Scheme (BIC 
Scheme) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Clothing and Household Textile (Building Innovative Capability) scheme (BIC scheme). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability scheme (BIC scheme) is aimed at fostering the development of a sustainable and internationally competitive clothing and 
household textile manufacturing and design indust ry in Australia, by promoting innovation and 
associated investment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Authority for the Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability scheme (BIC scheme) is the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Investment and Innovation Programs Act 1999 (No. 
182, 1999). The BIC scheme is administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate 
Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The BIC scheme provides grants to TCF entities. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Eligible clothing and household textile manufacturing and design entities may register for the 
Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability scheme (BIC scheme). Grants are in 
respect of in respect of research and development activity and are paid annually and in arrears.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Each participant's total benefits under the BIC Scheme in any one year is limited to five per cent of 
total eligible revenue in the 12 months preceding the claim year. Total funds are limited to $22.5 
million per annum.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program will close on 30 June 2015 with final payments to be made ion 2015/16.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
 7  STEEL  
7.1  Steel Transformation Plan 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
The Steel Transformation Plan (STP) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The STP is a $300 million program operating over  six payment years from 2011/12 that aims to 
encourage investment, innovation and competitiveness in the Australian steel manufacturing industry in order to assist the industry to transf orm into an efficient and economically sustainable 
industry in a low carbon economy.  
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 The Steel Transformation Plan Act 2011  (the Act) received Royal Assent on 18 November 2011. 
The entirety of the Act commenced on 5 Dece mber 2011 after the Clean Energy legislation G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  received Royal Assent. The Steel Transformation Plan 2012 , the legislative instrument that 
contains the administrative details of the STP, came into operation on 1 May 2012.   5. Form of the subsidy 
 The STP contains two elements, the first is a $300 million entitlement (self-assessment) scheme that will operate over the five payment years from 2012/13. The second is the competitiveness 
assistance advance payments up to the value of $164 million in 2011/12. Entitlements under the 
STP will be reduced by the value of any advance payments made.   6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The STP will support manufacturers of integrated iron and steel and manufacturers of carbon steel 
from cold ferrous feed that satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined in the Steel Transformation 
Plan Act 2011 .  
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 On 21 December 2011, the Government announced that it would provide BlueScope Steel with a competitiveness assistance advance of $100 million  under the STP Payment of the competitiveness 
assistance advance to BlueScope Steel was made on 18 January 2012. 
 
Under the agreement, BlueScope will use the advance to build competitiveness by investing in research and development; undertaking a num ber of environmental improvement projects; 
maintaining equipment to ensure optimum performance, and operations restructure. 
 On 30 January 2012, the Government announced that it would provide Arrium (then known as 
OneSteel) with a competitiveness assistance adva nce of $64 million under the STP. Payment of the 
competitiveness assistance advance to Arrium was made on 6 February 2012.  Under the agreement, Arrium will use the funds to  maximise productivity and reduce and improve 
its environmental performance by investing in waste reduction, reuse and recycling; vital repair 
and maintenance; and targeted skills training for employees.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The STP operates in four tranches from 1 July 2012 until 30 June 2016. Under the Act, payments 
cannot be made after 31 December 2016.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
  
8  VOCATIONAL TRAINING 
8.1  National Workforce Development Fund 1. Title of the subsidy 
 
National Workforce Development Fund.   2. Period covered by the notification  
 The program commenced in 2011/12 and is on-going.   
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the program is to assist individual enterprises to increase their workforce capacity 
by providing existing workers and new workers with  the opportunity to enhance their skill levels 
through formal vocational education and training.   G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
The program was established as a measure in the 2011/12 Budget and is administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Chan ge, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. 
  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This is a competitive grants program where the Australian Government contributes to the cost of 
training workers of applicant businesses with th e enterprise co-contributing based on their size. 
The Australian Government has 12 contracts with Industry Skills Councils who disburse the funding based on a competitive selection process to participating successful applicants. The Australian 
Government contribution to the agreed cost (as approved following an application) is 67% for 
small businesses; 50% for medium businesses and 34% for large businesses. All Australian 
businesses are eligible to apply. Australian Government and State Governments are not eligible.  
  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Enterprises from all industries are eligible to apply under the competitive grants process. The 
Australian Government contracts with all the endorsed Industry Skills Councils (12 operate nationally and cover all industries) and they furthe r contract with individual employers or bodies 
who are successful in their application. The program receives rolling applications from enterprises 
throughout the financial year until the program budget for that year is expended. Each Industry 
Skills Council is provided with a ‘notional’ allocation for projects each financial year. The notional allocation is set by Government based on advice from the independent Australian Workforce and 
Productivity Agency. The Agency provides an anal ysis of potential demand across sectors and this 
is reviewed during the year. Payments are made from Industry Skills Councils to participating 
employers based on milestone achievements. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 There is no set price per application – applications are assessed on the basis of value for money 
and capacity to benefit. Total program funding as per the most recent budget and forward 
estimates from 2011/12 is $765 million over six years.   
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This is an on-going program.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 Not known.  
 
SUB-FEDERAL PROGRAMMES The States/Territories provide investment attraction/assistance programs (marked with a * under 
the individual State/Territory entries) designed to attract investment from and between the States. 
The following is an estimate of the aggregated level of funding for these programmes for the financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13 together with the estimated number of firms 
assisted/investment packages offered. Due to the nature of these programs (which may involve in 
some cases the provision of advisory facilitation services), the funding levels can reflect budget 
figures as opposed to actual grants paid. The range of sectors assisted under these programs is described under the individual State/Territory entries. 
 
Financial Year  2011/12  2012/13  
$million 120.82 
 
 128.52 
No. of companies packages  offered 189 244 
   
 
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  9  AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY 
9.1  Investment Facilitation Programme 1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Investment Facilitation Programme.* 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 The Investment Facilitation Programme supports the ACT Government policy objective of encouraging a diverse and innovative private sector economy. Participation in the programme is 
approved only in relation to proposals that clearly address the stated policy objective. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 On 14 September 2008 the ACT Government announced this new business investment facilitation programme. The programme provides a clear poli cy and support framework to systematically 
manage requests from the private sector for payroll tax waiver support associated with new 
investments. 
 The programme was approved by the ACT Go vernment Executive on 10 September 2008. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Full or partial waivers of payroll tax liability are available for a maximum period of five years. 
There is no cash component to this programme.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Proposals must be framed in the context of a well developed business case that demonstrates the following: 
 
 The strategic value of the investment or new business to the territory; 
 New or additional investments that have strong business outcomes in areas such as 
research and development, export capacity, and human capital development; and 
 A positive employment impact with a focus on high-valuing adding jobs. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Waivers provided will vary depending on the natu re and size of the project and require approval 
from either the ACT Treasurer or ACT Cabinet depending on the value of revenue foregone. To 
date no applications have progressed to waiver approval stage. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The duration of IFP assistance to ACT companie s is agreed between the ACT Government and the 
proponent, with a maximum period of 5 years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
9.2  Innovation Connect 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Innovation Connect (ICon).* G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
ICon is designed to provide creative innovators  and entrepreneurs with limited funding support 
that will accelerate the progress of viable, creative ideas along the development and commercialisation pathway.  
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
ICon was announced as a 2008-2009 Budget initiative  by the ACT Government and is administered 
by Business and Industry Development, Economic Development Directorate, ACT Government. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 ICon has three funding components:  
 Proof of Technology Grants – these grants , provided on a dollar-for-dollar matched 
funding basis, range from $5,000 to $50,000; 
 Clean Technology Grants – these grants, provided on a dollar-for-dollar matching 
funding basis, range from $5,000 to $50,000; and  
 Accelerating Innovation Grants – these grants, provided on a dollar-for-dollar matched 
funding basis, range from $5,000 to $10,000. 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is provided 
 
Up to 50 per cent of approved funding can be paid upfront to commence the project with the 
remaining funds paid following the completion of a stated milestone. Each claim requires a 
comprehensive written report of activities underta ken, outcomes achieved and whether objectives 
were met. Each milestone must be achievable and the activity measurable. Proof of expenditure is required for all funding support, including the matched funding component. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial year 2011/12 and financial year 2012/13.  8. Duration of subsidy 
 ICon is an on-going programme and the duration of assistance to applicants is agreed between the applicant and Business and Industry Development, Economic Development Directorate, ACT 
Government. 
 9. Statistical data permitting as assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  10  NEW SOUTH WALES 
10.1  Regional Industries Investment Fund 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Regional Industries Investment Fund 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Regional Industries Investment Fund (RIIF) has been established to drive economic growth in regional NSW as well as enhancing the attractiveness of regional areas. Financial assistance is 
available under this Fund for projects across regional NSW (excluding the Greater Sydney 
Metropolitan area) that result in or promote economic outcomes for the State.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Regional Industries Investment Fund was created following a Government decision to 
amalgamate 11 previous programs in 2011 (see previous notification G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1). 
The Fund was established at the same time as the establishment of the State Investment 
Attraction Scheme.  
Limited financial assistance may be provided to firms in addition to facilitating investment in New 
South Wales under the Regional Industries Investment Fund. The program is also used to leverage support through other NSW Government Programs such as the Jobs Action Plan. The Regional 
Industries Investment Fund focuses on lifting pr oductive capacity, delive ring quality jobs and 
achieving strategic economic outcomes depending on the stage of the business cycle and regional 
economic conditions.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Limited financial assistance may be provided to firms on a case by case basis in addition to 
facilitating investment in NSW under the Regional Industries Investment Fund. 
Where financial assistance is offered, current guidelines recommend that it will not exceed 80% of 
the projected payroll tax revenues over the firs t 5 years of the project, unless approved by 
Cabinet. 
Assistance will be structured accordingly to acco mmodate the needs of major projects as well as 
growing small and medium enterprises and where possible will leverage funding available under 
the jobs action plan. 
Direct business assistance will be subject to an enhanced project appraisal methodology. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Financial support under this Fund will be provided for investment projects in regional NSW 
consisting of the whole State excluding the Greate r Sydney Metropolitan area. Assistance will be 
available to projects in the Wollongong, Newcastle and Central Coast areas Support will be 
provided to: 
 Projects that support growing population in regi onal location through the creation of new or 
retention of existing jobs in a regional location, including strategies that respond to major restructuring and business downsizing in the regions; 
 Projects that build capacity in local regional  industry and regional economic development 
organisations; 
 Local infrastructure projects that are linked with employment generation investments and 
deliver industrial projects that have the potential to benefit more than one firm. Financial 
assistance for regional infrastructure projects under RIIF will be capped at $2 million (or otherwise be submitted to Cabinet for consid eration) and will not be more than 50% of 
total project cost; and 
 Projects that help build local business capacity, create local industry opportunities or 
enhance the attractiveness of regional areas. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The amount of financial assistance will vary with each project. Total expenditure for the program amounted to $18.751 million in 2011/2012 and $20.058 million in 2012/2013. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The duration of Regional Industries Investment Fund assistance is agreed between the project 
proponent and the NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services. It reflects in part the lead time associated with the particular investment proposal, performance against agreed performance and empl oyment related milestones and can generally 
vary for a period of between one and five years. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
10.2  State Investment Attraction Scheme 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
State Investment Attraction Scheme.* 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Investment attraction requires an extensive suite of services, both financial and non-financial. Assistance to businesses planning to invest in New South Wales takes the form of a range of tailored project facilitation that aims to identify and help to remove impediments to growth and 
investment. 
Limited financial assistance may be provided to firms in addition to facilitating investment in New 
South Wales under the State Investment Attraction Scheme. The program is also used to leverage 
support through other NSW Government Programs such as the Jobs Action Plan. The State 
Investment Attraction Scheme focuses on lifting productive capacity, delivering quality jobs and 
achieving strategic economic outcomes depend ing on the stage of the business cycle and 
local/regional economic conditions. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The State Investment Attraction Scheme was created following a Government decision to 
amalgamate 11 previous programs in 2011. The Scheme was established at the same time as the 
establishment of the Regional Industries Investment Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Limited financial assistance may be provided to firms on a case by case basis in addition to 
facilitating investment in NSW under SIAS. 
Where financial assistance is offered, current guidelines recommend that it will not exceed 80% of 
the projected payroll tax revenues over the firs t 5 years of the project, unless approved by 
Cabinet. 
Assistance will be structured accordingly to acco mmodate the needs of major projects as well as 
growing small and medium enterprises and where possible will leverage funding available under 
the jobs action plan. 
Direct business assistance will be subject to an enhanced project appraisal methodology. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Under current guidelines SIAS funding is available on a case-by-case basis to proponents for projects that: 
 Are considering alternative geographic options (considering investment locations outside 
NSW as well as in NSW); 
 Have significant capital investment and/or create significant jobs over the first five years of 
the project in the context of prevailing local economic conditions; 
 Promote internationalisation through export orientation and/or import replacement; 
 Will introduce new technology and skills to NSW; or 
 Will benefit local industry by promoting clustering (agglomeration of industry), fills a gap in 
the existing local industry capability, provide links to international supply chains and links 
research and development capability. 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial year 2011/12 and financial year 2012/13. The amount of financial assistance will vary 
with each project. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The duration of State Investment Attraction Sc heme assistance is agreed between the project 
proponent and Department of Trade and Investme nt, Regional Infrastructure and Services. It 
reflects in part the lead time associated with  the particular investment proposal, performance 
against agreed performance and employment rela ted milestones and can generally vary for a 
period of between one and five years. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
11  NORTHERN TERRITORY 
11.1  Industry And Business Assistance 1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Industry and Business Assistance.*  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To support the growth and development of the Northern Territory's industrial and commercial base 
through the provision of appropriate and prudent a ssistance to industries. To assist and encourage 
the development, expansion and diversification of primary, secondary and tertiary industries in the Northern Territory by providing grants to eligible new or expanding business. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 There is no legislation determining Industry  and Business Assistance. The programme is 
administered, on a case-by-case basi s, by the Department of Business. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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5. Form of the subsidy 
 Grants. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Assistance eligibility is not restricted by sector, category or enterprise, although each proposal 
must be of a commercially viable nature and have the ability to demonstrate potential growth and benefit to the Northern Territory. Assistance is  generally available to businesses undertaking a 
particular endeavour (i.e. a special project). 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The programme is on-going.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
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The required information will be circulated to Members when it becomes available. 
  13  SOUTH AUSTRALIA 
13.1  Business Sustainability Allia nce – Energy Efficiency Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Business Sustainability Alliance – Energy Efficiency Program 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The Business Sustainability Alliance (BSA), an initiative of the South Australian Government, brings together the combined expertise of four State Government agencies. The energy efficiency 
program forms part of the CleverGreen Cleantech Strategies initiative announced by the Minister 
for Trade and Industry in November 2010.   
The energy efficiency program’s intent over time is to develop a series of compelling case studies 
to encourage other SMEs to undertake energy audits to identify potential energy efficiency improvements.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The BSA Energy Efficiency Program is a 2010 elec tion commitment. It is a program within the 
Clean Technology Industry Development Plan. The objective of the program is to: 
 
 encourage manufacturers and process oriented SMEs to invest in energy efficiency 
improvements through the provision of su bsidized energy efficiency audits; and 
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  improvements through accessing Federal funding. 
 The governance arrangements, eligibility crit eria, assessment processes and budget were 
approved by the Minister for Trade and Industry in 2010. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The program provides grants up to $10,000 on a 3:1 funding basis. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
This is a competitive program, funding was provided to manufacturers where the potential exists 
to reduce energy consumption, thereby reduci ng business costs and improving environmental 
performance.  
 
Payments are made in a lump sum.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The program provides up to $10,000 on a 3:1 funding basis.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program was completed in June 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 13.2  Cleantech Pa rtnering Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Cleantech Partnering Program  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The Cleantech Partnering Program forms part of the CleverGreen Cleantech Strategies initiative 
announced by the Minister for Trade and Industry in 2010, it has since been included in the 
Manufacturing Works  strategy, which was launched in October 2012.  
The program assists small and medium enterprises commercialise new cleantech products and 
services by providing innovation grants and commercialization grants. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program is a 2010 election commitment.   The program is also an initiative of the Manufacturing Works strategy, a strategy which was 
launched by the South Australian Government in October 2012.  
 The objective of the program is help small and medium enterprises take new cleantech products, 
processes and services from conception and earl y development through to market and stimulate 
economic development in South Australia.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Innovation grants up to $50,000 for proof-of-concept and commercial viability testing. Commercialisation grants up to $100,000. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The program is a competitive program for small to medium enterprises. Eligibility and selection 
criteria are set out in the Application Guidelines, which were provided through the Department for 
Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy website.  Payments are made in either a lump sum or in staged payments subject to the nature of the 
project being funded and or Assessment Panel recommendations. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
The program provides funding up to $50,000 for proof-of-concept and commercial viability testing 
and commercialisation grants up to $100,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program funding was completed 30 June 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
13.3  Innovation Voucher Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Voucher Program  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial year 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
An initiative of the Manufacturing Works  strategy, the Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) is jointly 
funded by the Department for Manufacturing, I nnovation, Trade Resources and Energy and the 
Department of Further Education, Employment, Scie nce and Technology to foster innovation in the 
manufacturing sector and drive on-going collabora tion between industry and public and private 
research and development providers. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The IVP is an initiative of the Manufacturing Works strategy, a strategy which was launched by the 
South Australian Government in October 2012. The objectives of the IVP are to:  
 foster innovation in the manufacturing sector; 
 foster relationships between industry and public and private research and 
development providers; and 
 stimulate economic development in South Australia. 
 
The governance arrangements, eligibility crit eria, assessment processes and budget were 
approved by the Minister for Manufacturi ng, Innovation and Trade in October 2012. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is paid as a grant. A financial contribution from participating SMEs is required: 
 
 SMEs with a turnover up to $5 million will be required to contribute $1 for every $2 of 
funding.  
 SMEs with a turnover between $5 million an d $20 million will be required to provide 
dollar for dollar matching funds.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The IVP is a competitive program. Eligibility and selection criteria are set out in the Application Guidelines, which may be accessed at:  
 
http://www.dmitre.sa.gov.au/manufacturing_works /programs_and_initiatives/innovation_voucher
_program . 
Payments are made in either a lump sum or in staged payments subject to the nature of the 
project being funded and or Assessment Panel recommendations.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The IVP will provide funding between $10,000 and $20,000 for research and development projects 
by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with an annual turnover below $20 million. Funding up to 
$50,000 will be considered on a special case basis. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The IVP program is on-going.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
13.4  Medical Device Commercialisation Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Medical Device Commercialisation Program 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial year 2011/12. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 At the 2010 State election, the Government committe d to the introduction of the Medical Device 
Commercialisation Program (MDCP) (referred to as the National Medical Device Partnering 
Programming in the Manufacturing Policy 2010) to drive innovation and business development in 
the medical devices sector.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The MDCP is a South Australian Government election commitment. The objective of the MDCP is to: 
 
 support technically viable products with a compelling value proposition through the 
early stages of commercialisation; 
 promote innovation in the medical and assistive devices sector; and 
 stimulate economic development in South Australia. 
 The governance arrangements, eligibility crit eria, assessment processes and budget were 
approved by the Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade in March 2011. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Companies have the choice of applyi ng for two grants paid directly: 
 
a. Medical Device Research Grant (MDRG) of up to $15,000 on a 3:1 funding basis; or  
b. Medical Device Commercialisation Grant (MDCG) of up to $40,000 on a 1:1 funding 
basis. 
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  MDRG applicants from assistance Flinders Partners, the commercial arm of Flinders University 
worth $1,600 and MDRG recipients receive an additional commercial assistance worth $3,200.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The MDCP is a competitive commercialisation program. Eligibility and selection criteria are set out in the Application Guidelines, which may be accessed at:  
 
http://www.southaustralia .biz/library/MDCP-App lication-Guidelines.pdf . 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 The MDCP has an annual budget of $500,000. A pplicants are assessed by an Assessment Panel, 
whose recommendations need to be approved by the Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and 
Trade.  
 Payments to applicants are subject to entering  into a grant agreement with the Minister for 
Industry and Trade. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The MDCP program was completed 30 June 2012. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
13.5  Small Business Innovati on Research Pilot Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Small Business Innovation Research Pilot Program 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial year 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 An initiative of the Manufacturing Works  strategy, the Small Business Innovation Research Pilot 
Program (SBIR) is modelled on programs operating in the United States and the United Kingdom. SBIR is designed to help small businesses develop products that can solve specific problems faced 
by State Government agencies. 
 The program assists companies to undertake research, develop solutions and products to meet a 
Government agency’s needs and ultimately commercialise the solution more broadly. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The SBIR is an initiative of the Manufacturing Works strategy, a strategy which was launched by 
the South Australian Government in October 2012.   
The pilot was launched on 16 April 2013 inviting industry to submit applications for Phase 1 of the 
program for grants of up to $100,000 to find new ways to remove, recover and reuse phosphorous, and possibly nitrogen, from waste water being processed at the Bolivar Wastewater 
Treatment Plan. 
 The governance arrangements, eligibility crit eria, assessment processes and budget were 
approved by the Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade in March 2013. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The program provides grants of $100,000.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The SBIR is a competitive program. Eligibility and selection criteria are set out in the Application 
Guidelines, which may be accessed at:  
 http://www.dmitre.sa.gov.au/manufacturing_works /programs_and_initiati ves/small_business_inn
ovation_research_pilot_program   
 
The partner agency, SA Water, manages the contracts according to a payment schedule arranged with the companies. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Phase 1 of the program provides grants of $100,000. Grants are assessed competitively and 
executed by SA Water.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The SBIR is on-going.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
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14.1  Investment Attraction Programme 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Investment Attraction and Industry Development Programme.* 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Aimed at the development of a strong and innovative business culture resulting in increased 
investment and job creation; the attraction of new investment to the State; increased infrastructure development; stimulating innovati on and business development and increased local, 
national and international opportunities for business in Tasmania. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The legislative basis is the Tasmanian Development Act 1983  with any funds expended under the 
Investment Attraction and Industry Development Program being appropriated under the budget of 
the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Assistance can take the form of grants, concessional loans, payroll tax subsidies, rental subsidies, 
stamp duty subsidies, workforce training and development of feasibility/technical studies. 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Incentive packages are based on an 
assessment of the net economic benefits (increas es in employment, increase in investment and 
the introduction of new technologies), the long-term viability of the project and the strategic 
importance of the project to the State.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
See the table above for the aggregated State expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for the financial year 2011/12 and financial year 2012/13. Industry sectors assisted 
included food, manufacturing, ICT, renewable ener gy, resources, infrastructure, contact centres, 
small business, Antarctic and film, TV and multimedia.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The Investment Attraction and Industry Deve lopment Program is on-going. Assistance to 
companies is time-specific, agreed upon betwee n the proponent and the Department of Economic 
Development, Tourism and the Arts.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
15  VICTORIA 
15.1  Beyond Waste Fund 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Beyond Waste Fund  
2.  Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Beyond Waste Fund is a $1.35 million initiative that seeks to help businesses within the 
Commercial & Industrial and Construction & Demolition sectors, reduce the generation of operational waste, through building capacity and knowledge of waste reduction opportunities.  This work aligns to the reduction goals outlined in Getting full value: The Victorian Waste and 
Resource Recovery Policy. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 The Beyond Waste Fund was set up by the Victorian Environment Protection Authority in 2010 to deliver waste reduction targets set under the Towards Zero Waste policy and to address the 
impact of landfill levy increase on the Commercial & Industrial and Construction & Demolition 
sectors.  The Beyond Waste Fund transferred to Sustainab ility Victoria in June 2012 and is now being 
delivered as part of the Government’s Conserve, Invest and Save  strategy. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The Beyond Waste Fund was limited to one roun d of funding, and was open to all Victorian 
organisations that generate and dispose of Commerc ial & Industrial and Construction & Demolition G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  waste. Sector and industry groups, consultants and research bodies in these sectors were also 
eligible to apply.   Applicants were required to demonstrate how the project expected to reduce raw material inputs, 
explain the cost effectiveness of actions, and al so required financial contribution to project 
delivery.   
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
2011/12 n/a n/a n/a 
2012/13 $649,398 9 Waste 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
The grant component of the Beyond Waste Fund will conclude in September 2014. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
15.2  Community Regional Industry Skills Program (CRISP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Community Regional Industry Skills Program (CRISP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objectives of CRISP were to:  
 create opportunities for skills enhancement and help rural and regional enterprises to 
undertake jobs growth and new or increased investment; 
 increase the viability and sustainability of rural and regional enterprises by enhancing 
the skills and capabilities of the enterprises; 
 tackle skill shortages at the local or regional level resulting in enhanced job security 
for existing employees, increased industry  competitiveness and the creation of 
sustainable industries and jobs across regional Victoria; 
 provide funds where an organisation (inc luding individual businesses, business 
organisations, councils or community groups) has articulated a targeted strategy for 
dealing with an identified skills-related impediment to jobs growth and/or new or 
increased investment. In the case of individual companies this strategy may involve on- the-job training, formal training, ment oring or skills sharing by recognised 
experts to increase the skills of both existing and new workers; and 
 provide funds where an organisation (including councils, businesses, business 
organisations and community groups) is seeking to attract workers to meet specific 
skills shortages or fill specific positions. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
CRISP was funded through the Moving Forward Program. Moving Forward was subject to the 
Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Act 1999 (Victoria). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants to facilitate infrastructure investment; to facilitate engagement of new employees through 
an expansion program. Assistance with training of new and existing workers subsequent to expansion program.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Generally, businesses (including business and re gional development organisations), municipal 
councils and community groups (for projects that are undertaken in conjunction with a council) 
that are operating in rural and regional Victoria.  
Grants were contingent upon the capital invested by the applicant and the jobs created. Generally, 
grants total about $2,000 per employee engaged through an investment/expansion program.  7. Level of subsidy 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No . of Firms Industry Sector 
2011/12 $251,490 
 7 
 General 
2012/13 $255,000 7 General 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The Program was funded until June 2010 and has now ceased. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
15.3  Driving Investment For New Recycling 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Driving Investment for New Recycling  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
To increase the capacity of the Victorian resource recovery sector to process and recycle key waste 
streams. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 Victorian Government’s Conserve, Invest and Save  strategy. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Grant  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Open grant round, targeted at processors of comm ercial and industrial waste. Subsidy limited to 
those projects that can recover an additional 5000 tonnes per annum. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12 
  
$262,820 
  
9 
 Waste 
2012/13 $734,268 9 Waste 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 June 2015 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 15.4  Energy Technology Innovation Strategy 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Energy Technology Innovation Strategy:  
 Brown Coal Research and Development 
 Advanced Lignite Demonstration Program 
 The Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Demonstration Project- the Solar Systems 
project 
 Sustainable Energy Research & Development and Pilot Grants Program 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETI S) aims to accelerate the development of pre-
commercial energy technologies that leverage Victoria’s competitive advantages in energy 
resources.  Working with both coal and renewable resources, th e strategy aims to accelerate a variety of pre-
commercial energy technologies through research , development, demonstration and deployment 
stages, so that they are ready for market-uptake.  
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The Victorian Government's Energy Technology Innovation Strategy. Funds are appropriated under 
the budget of the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Taxable grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Various firms, universities and research institutes.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Projects  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12 Brown Coal Brown Coal 
Energy industry, 
Universities and 
Research Institutions $5.3m 7 
Renewables Renewables 
$2.7m 15 
 
2012/13 Brown Coal Brown Coal Energy industry, 
Universities and 
Research Institutions 
 $3.75m 1 
Renewables Renewables 
$13.5m 14 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
Various- depending on the program.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
15.5  First Farm Grant 
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
First Farm Grant. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2010/11 and 2011/12.  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 The First Farm Grant Program provides business planning and development support to help young people who have recently made, or are about to make, a commitment in farming. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
The lead Department is the former Department of Primary Industries (now the Department of 
Environment and Primary Industries).  5. Form of the subsidy 
 Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The program provides grants of up to $3,000 fo r business planning and additional grants for 
development projects to enhance the productivity and sustainability of young farmers, with the 
combined total not exceeding $10,000.  Young farmers who already have a business plan that meets the standards required for this 
scheme may be eligible for a Development Grant of up to $10,000. 
 Under Round 1 (2010/11), eligible applicants were required to: 
 
 be 40 years of age or under at 1 July 2010; 
 
 purchase, share farm*, lease or inherit farm land for the first time between 1 July 2009 and 
30 June 2012; 
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   be operating a farming business, deriving at  least $40,000 gross income per annum from 
the business; 
 
 be working in the farm business for at least 2 days per normal business week; 
 
 have an ABN and be registered for GST; and 
 
*Share farmers are defined as those who own farming assets and can demonstrate that they 
are trying to improve or develop the value of these assets.  
These criteria were amended for Round 2 (2011/12). Under Round 2: Applicants were required to:  
 
 be under 35 at 1 July 2011;  
 have purchased or inherited their first farm between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2012 or have 
entered farming as a share farmer or lessee for the first time between 1 July 2008 and 30 
June 2012;  
 be operating a farming business in Victoria, deriving at least $40,000 gross income per 
annum from the business or demonstrate an ability to achieve this in the first full year of 
production;  
 be working in the farm business for at least 2 full days per week;  
 demonstrate that a minimum farm related capital investment of $50,000 has been made 
into this business;  
 have an ABN and be registered for GST; and 
 evidence such as birth certificates, share farming agreements, lease agreements, land 
purchase contracts will be required, where appropriate to demonstrate compliance with 
these criteria.  
 
*Share farmers are defined as those who own farming assets in their own right and can 
demonstrate that they are trying to improve or develop the value of these assets.   
Business Planning Grant requests for up to $3, 000 were considered to fund a consultant to: 
 
 Prepare an applicant's business plan 
 Review an applicant's business plan 
 Update an applicant's business plan 
 The plan had to be completed within six months of the date of preliminary eligibility approval being 
given by Rural Finance. 
 Business Development Grants were considered to implement development activities including: 
 
 Construction of stock containment areas for improved livestock and land management. 
 Equipment to conserve fodder, e.g. silos. 
 Fencing for improved stock management, including electric fencing. 
 Fencing to exclude stock from remnant vegetation and watercourses, including electric 
fencing. 
 Re-fencing to improve property layout according to land capability. 
 Improved water infrastructure for stock and pasture management. 
 Feeding system upgrades, e.g. feed pads, fixed feed bins. 
 Infrastructure improvements, e.g. stock handling equipment. 
 Eligible livestock identification e.g. installation of scanning equipment. 
 Adoption of reduced tillage practices, in cluding purchase and/or modification of 
equipment. 

 Adoption of value add techniques to access different markets. 
 Installation of more water efficient irrigation systems. 
 Purchase and upgrades to processing and packing systems. 
 Revegetation. 
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   Training related to farming or business /financial management. 
 Earth works and laser grading. 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
$2,000,000 was provided for the first release of the grant program commencing in 2010/2011.  
 A further $1,155,000 was provided for a second phase commencing in 2011/2012.  
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12  
$1.155m  
103  
Agriculture 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program concluded on 30 June 2012.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
15.6  Food and Fibre Marketing Cooperative Grants Program 
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
Food and Fibre Marketing Cooperative Grants Program. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial year 2012/13. The program was launched in July 2012 and runs until 30 June 2015. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 The Food & Fibre Marketing Cooperatives Gran ts program provides funding to promote the 
establishment of new marketing cooperatives in the food and fibre industries. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 The establishment of cooperative groups of farmers and value chain participants uses the 
collective capability of the group to generate better access to markets and customers for the 
products of their food and fibre activities. Cooperative groups offer benefits such as rationalizing facilities, reducing overhead costs, accessing discounted supplies by bulk purchasing, assembling 
sufficient volume of product to meet marketers requirements and marketing bargaining power.  
 The lead Department is the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 Direct grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The program provides grants of up to a total of $50,000 for approved activities to eligible 
cooperatives or collaborative marketing groups. The grants are provided on a 50:50 cost-share 
basis, with the remaining cash funds to be provided by the cooperative body. The financial 
assistance may be provided for some or all of the following activities: 
 
 Business plans and feasibility studies; 
 Legal costs associated with incorporation documentation and formal agreements that 
underpin the establishment of the cooperative group, such as a constitution and/or 
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   Business and technical advice such as business health checks, systems advice, technical 
market advice, capability and asset audits, financial planning and management or intellectual property advice; 
 Market research and intelligence including de velopment of marketing plans and strategies, 
market surveys and data collection and atte ndance at trade shows and marketing events; 
and 
 Capability development and training of members and/or staff in matters such as business 
management, corporate governance, marketing principles and export procedures and 
practice. 
 
The maximum assistance available for each eligible activity is $15,000 with the total 
assistance provided not exceeding $50,000. 
 
An initial amount of up to $15,000 may be provided prior to the completion of a business plan, but 
any further assistance will be provided only on th e basis of the existence of a satisfactory business 
plan, as assessed by Rural Finance. The plan must be completed within four months of the date of preliminary eligibility approval being given by Rural Finance and must be assessed by Rural 
Finance as complying with the business plan standard required for this program. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
No grant has been administrated to date as program has run for only 12 months which has 
focused upon program awareness amongst the food and fibre industries. It is noted that two applicants have being approved in principle so a total of $100,000 ($50,000 each) will be 
administered within the next three months.  
 To be eligible for assistance under the program, the group and individual applicants must satisfy 
the following criteria. 
 The minimum number of members of an applican t group is five, of which at least three 
must be primary producers. Other members can be farmers or those in an associated 
value-chain business.  
 Individual members related by birth or marriage are able to be separately part of an 
applicant group, but only if they: 
 
o are not part of the same family business entity, 
o have no common property ownership, and 
o do not share an ABN. 
 
 Farmer members of an applicant group are expe cted to be commercial in scale, turnover 
and profitability and deriving at least 51 per cent of their individual incomes from farming 
activities. As a guide it is anticipated that the individual farming businesses in the cooperative arrangement would have an estimated value of agricultural output in excess of $100,000 per annum. 
 
 Applicants must qualify as new or recently established cooperative marketing entities 
which are the target group for assistance. New or recently established entities are taken 
to be those incorporated less than four years prior to the date of application. Entities 
established within this time frame that are assessed to be financially self-sustaining may be excluded from support. 
 Satisfactory evidence must be provided that there is a common understanding of the 
purpose of the proposed collaborative market ing entity, and that the participants are 
prepared to and able to cooperate.  
 Applications must feature a "lead applicant" (principle contact) which will be an individual 
that can demonstrate satisfactory past commercial performance.  
 To be eligible for financial assistance marketing cooperative groups are meant to be fully 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program will be open until 30 June 2015, or until program funding of $5 million has been exhausted. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 15.7  Industry Transition Fund 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Industry Transition Fund.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To provide temporary support to firms that were at short-term risk as a result of economic 
conditions, in particular, the global financial crisis, but were otherwise financially viable in the 
longer term. The $50 million fund provided assistance to firms with the potential to move into new and emerging industries as well as those that contribute to the State's baseline capabilities that 
underpin its industry sectors. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 Financial assistance linked to the achievement of milestone conditions.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Each company was assessed on a case-by-case basis to see if it fitted within the criteria for the 
program. The number of companies assisted  was dependent on budget availability. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
2011/12 $3,021,324 9 General – Non- 
industry specific 
2012/13 $743,000 2 General – Non- 
industry specific 
 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The fund closed in June 2010. Note: As payments are made against the achievement of milestones, there are still payments to be made under the program.  Additional payments were 
made as reported in the table above. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
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  15.8  Innovation Voucher Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Voucher Program 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Innovation Voucher Program aims to improve the innovation capability and capacity of small 
and medium companies (SMEs) and publicly funded research organisations (PFROs).  
The program is separate but complementary to the Technology Voucher Program. It provides 
responsive and nimble funding to help SMEs access  the facilities and know-how needed to innovate 
and to help PFROs improve their ability to service industry projects.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Voucher. The Innovation Voucher Program provides a voucher that is exchanged with a supplier 
for access to innovation and research and development (R&D) related facilities, training, goods, services, advice or expertise. Suppliers can be either companies or publicly funded research 
organisations (e.g. universities, CSIRO and research institutes). 
 Victorian companies and publicly funded research organisations must make a minimum cash co-contribution from the business of 25% of the voucher amount requested (i.e. $2,500 cash 
contribution for a $10,000 voucher or $6,250 cash contribution for a $25,000 voucher). 
 Non-Victorian companies must make a minimum cash co-contribution from the business of 100% 
of the voucher amount requested (i.e. $25,000 cash contribution for a $25,000 voucher). 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Nature of assistance  
 Business R&D voucher: companies can apply for a maximum of $25,000 under the Business 
R&D voucher. This voucher can be used by small and medium companies (SMEs) to start 
doing R&D and/or do more in Victoria and by local and international SMEs to access 
Victoria's extensive R&D capability. 
 
 Innovation Skills voucher: companies can apply for a maximum of $10,000 under the 
Innovation Skills voucher. This voucher can be used by Victorian SMEs to develop 
innovation-relevant skills or by Victorian pub licly funded research organisations (PFROs) to 
improve their capability and capacity to engage with companies. 
 Eligibility criteria 
 
The Business R&D voucher is open to all small to medium companies (Victorian and non-Victorian). The Innovation Skills voucher is open to Victorian small to medium companies and Victorian 
publicly funded research organisations. 
 Victorian small to medium companies must: 
 
 employ fewer than 200 employees; 
 have their Registered Office in Victoria or carry out more than 50 per cent of their business 
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   not currently be involved in litigation with the State Government of Victoria.  
 Non-Victorian companies applying for a Business R&D voucher must:   
 undertake the project with a Victorian supplier; 
 demonstrate that significant and measureable benefits are likely to flow to Victoria from 
undertaking the project*; 
 not currently be involved in litigation with the State Government of Victoria; and 
 Victorian publicly funded research organisations must not currently be involved in litigation 
with the State Government of Victoria. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Program funding of $5 million for one year was announced in the 2012/13 State Budget. 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12  
n/a  
n/a  
n/a 
 
2012/13  
$78,425  
4  
General – non-industry 
specific 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 Program funding of $5 million for one year (2012/13) was announced in the 2012/13 State 
Budget. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
15.9  Investing In Manufacturing Technology 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Investing in Manufacturing Technology 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Investing in Manufacturing Technology (IMT) assists manufacturers to purchase and integrate new technologies that will improve productivity and competitiveness, strengthen capability and have a transformative impact on their business by  encouraging wider and on-going innovation. 
 
By supporting investment in new technologies, the IMT program aims to facilitate the growth of manufacturing businesses which are, or have the potential to become, high performing and 
internationally competitive.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation.  IMT is a major initiative under the Victorian Government’s manufacturing strategy, A More 
Competitive Manufacturing Industry: New Directions for Industry Policy and Manufacturing . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant. IMT is delivered in competitive funding rounds. There will be three funding rounds per year. Applications will only be accepted when a funding round is open for applications. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Applications are sought from manufacturers, with a Victorian presence and minimum three years 
trading history, who intend to purchase new technologies that will: improve productivity and competitiveness; strengthen capability; and encourage wider and on-going innovation.   
Manufacturers of all sizes are eligible, however the program is primarily targeted at medium-sized 
businesses. Businesses may apply individually or jointly with other businesses.  
Nature of Assistance 
 Grants of up to $250,000 are available on a competitive basis. All grants require a minimum co-
contribution from the business of 75% of total el igible project expenditure (i.e. $3 for every $1 
granted). Eligible project expenditure includes capital expenditure and other project-related non-capitalised expenditure but does not include internal costs, salaries or resources.  
Purchasing technology that is embedded in eq uipment and machinery should be central to 
proposed projects. The project should also involve integrating the technology into the business, which may also include some facility redesign and training. 
 
Eligibility Criteria  
 possess an Australian Company Number (ACN); 
 have a manufacturing presence in Victoria; 
 have at least three years trading history; 
 meet the co-contribution requirement with eligible project expenditure; and 
 be willing to provide financial reports for the last three financial years to enable the 
Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) to conduct a risk assessment. 
  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Program funding of $24.8 million over four ye ars was announced in the 2012/13 State Budget. 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12  
n/a  
n/a  
n/a 
 
2012/13  
$1.24 million  
14  
Manufacturing 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
New program announced in the 2012/13 State Budget. The program is funded for four years from 
2012/13 to 2015/16.  
15.10  Investment Support Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Investment Support Programme.* 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To assist Victoria to secure footloose businesses and/or investments which offer a significant net 
economic benefit to the state, and align with the Government's policy objectives. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 Financial assistance is linked to the achievement of milestone conditions, is determined on a case-by-case basis, and is nominally based on the impact that it will have on the Victorian economy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Each company is assessed on a case-by-case basis to see if it fits within the criteria for the 
programme and there is no other avenue for funding to secure the project. The number of 
companies assisted through the programme varies on a year-to-year basis. The subsidy is provided against the achievement of milestone co nditions set out in a legal agreement between 
the Government and the company. The main sectors facilitated by the programme over the two 
reporting years were ICT, automotive and food.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
On-going. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   15.11  Linking Farms and Catchments with  Irrigation Modernisation Initiative 
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
Linking Farms and Catchments with Irrigation Modernisation Stage II Initiative. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Linking Farms to Irrigation Modernisation Stage II Initiative will continue to develop the 
required linkages between modernisation and broader catchment management consistent with Government policy and existing programs. The initiative aims to integrate current farm 
engagement, extension and works programs with delivery modernisation programs. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 Anticipated environmental benefits delivered by linking existing NRM programs to infrastructure modernisation programs, includes:  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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   Identifying where in the landscape modernisation programs will have NRM impacts. 
 Managing negative NRM impacts with existing and new tools. 
 Optimising the positive NRM impacts. 
 Reporting on the overall NRM benefits generated by the integrated programs. 
The lead Department is the Department of Environment and Primary Industries.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Eligible applicants include: 
 
 Farmers 
 Farm Businesses 
 Irrigators 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
2011/12 $3,000,000 n/a Irrigated Agriculture 
2012/13 $2,000,000 n/a Irrigated Agriculture 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
Until financial year 2015/16.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available 
 
15.12  Smarter Resources, Smarter Business 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Smarter Resources, Smarter Business  2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Smarter Resources, Smarter Business Program provides financial assistance to businesses to 
improve the energy and materials efficiency of their business. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
Victorian Government’s Conserve, Invest and Save  strategy. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The program provides three types of subsidies:  
 Funding of up to $15,000 to businesses to conduct an energy or materials assessment 
which identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency in their business 
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  funding of up to $50,000 to implement materials efficiency projects. 
 Funding of $1500 to assist businesses to prepare a funding application for funding from 
other sources. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
In 2012/13 the subsidy provided funding to medium sized businesses (employing between 20 and 
199 employees) operating in Victoria. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/2012 
  
n/a 
  
n/a 
  
n/a 
 
2012/2013  
$80,220  
12  
Medium sized businesses 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
June 2015 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  15.13  Technology Voucher Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Technology Voucher Program 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Technology Voucher Program helps companies to develop new technologies or integrate them 
into products and processes. It provides a voucher that is used to access facilities, services or expertise provided by other companies or publicly funded organisations (e.g. Universities, CSIRO, 
the Australian Synchrotron or Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication).  
 The program specifically targets the development and integration of information and 
communication technology (ICT), industrial biotechnology and small technologies (nano and micro 
scale technologies) by companies. Integrating technology into business processes or products can be an effective way to improve productivity and stay ahead of competitors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Voucher. Applications for the Technology Development Voucher are open, and you may apply at 
any time. Technology Implementation and Technology Student Accelerator vouchers are available in competitive funding rounds.   
Victorian small to medium sized companies (1 – 199 employees) must make a minimum cash co-
contribution of 25% of the voucher amount (i.e. $2,500 cash contribution for $10,000 voucher, $12,500 cash contribution for $50,000 voucher, $62,500 cash contribution for $250,000 voucher). 
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  Large (200 + employees) and non-Victorian companies must make a matching cash co-
contribution from the business (i.e. $50,000 cash contribution for $50,000 voucher, $250,000 cash contribution for $250,000 voucher).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Nature of assistance 
 
 Technology Development Voucher: companies can apply for a maximum of $50,000 under 
the Technology Development Voucher. This vo ucher can be used to undertake technology 
development activities or to test the feasibility of integrating technology into a product or 
process in conjunction with a technology service provider.  
 Technology Implementation Voucher: companies can apply for a maximum of $250,000 
under the Technology Implementation Voucher. This voucher can be used to undertake 
substantial testing or applied development activities to adapt existing technology-based 
innovations into new practice, industries or markets in conjunction with a technology service provider.  
 Technology Student Accelerator Voucher: companies can apply for a maximum of $10,000 
under the Technology Student Accelerator Voucher. This voucher can be used to undertake an information and communication technology (ICT) development project with a Victorian university using one or more students during the summer holiday period. 
 
Eligibility criteria  
The Technology Implementation Voucher is open to all businesses (Victorian and non-Victorian 
small, medium and large businesses). Victorian small to medium companies (1-199 employees) are eligible for the Technology Development Voucher, a Technology Implementation Voucher and a 
Technology Student Accelerator Voucher. Large Victorian companies (200+ employees) are eligible 
for a Technology Development or a Technology Implementation Voucher. Non-Victorian companies are eligible for a Technology Development or a Technology Implementation Voucher.  
Victorian businesses must: 
 
 be registered in Victoria or carry out more th an 50 per cent of their business activity (based 
on FTE) in Victoria; 
 not be currently involved in litigation with the State Government of Victoria; and 
 not have received a Small Technologies Industry Uptake Trial Voucher, or an Innovation 
Business R&D Voucher. 
 Non-Victorian businesses must:  
 undertake the project with a Victorian supplier;  
 demonstrate that significant and measurable benefits are likely to flow to Victoria from 
undertaking the project; and 
 not be currently involved in litigation with the State Government. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 No payments have been made  under this program yet.  
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
 
2011/12  
n/a  
n/a  
n/a 
 
2012/13  
0  
0  
General – non-industry specific  
 
See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The Technology Voucher Program is a new program that commenced on 4 September 2012 and will operate for two years. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 15.14  Victorian Automotive Manufacturing Action Plan (VAMAP)  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Victorian Automotive Manufacturing Action Plan (VAMAP).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 VAMAP was a four year program that assisted Victorian automotive companies in the areas of 
business development, investment and access to global markets. 
 VAMAP initiatives assisted automotive suppliers to increase efficiency, improve the skills of 
employees and invest in new technology. VAMAP also enabled automotive companies gain access 
to overseas markets by providing them in-market representation and financial assistance towards overseas visits. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 The lead Department is the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Victorian automotive companies, which were de fined as companies or research institutions 
headquartered in Victoria with the majority of the business being automotive related, were eligible to apply. 
 
VAMAP funding supported investments, business development activities, business case development and companies looking to export. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Program funding of $6.7 million over four years was announced in the 2008/09 State Budget. 
 
Financial Year  Expenditure  No. of Firms  Industry Sector  
2011/12 $403,707 12 Automotive 
2012/13 $255,500 6 Automotive 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This was a four year program announced in the 2008-09 State Budget and has now ceased.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
16  WESTERN AUSTRALIA 
16.1  Industry Facilitation And Support Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Industry Facilitation and Support Program.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Program commenced in 2010 and is designed to assist Western Australian regionally based 
and headquartered businesses to improve their competitiveness and/or capacity to service the resources industry and the public sector market.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998 and is administered by the former Department of Industry and Resources. 
From January 2009, the program was administered by the Department of Commerce.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Applicants can claim up to 50 per cent of approved  eligible expenditure to a maximum of $20,000.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Benefits under this program have been provided to small and medium manufacturing and service 
businesses in Western Australia which deliver services in the resources sector and for regional 
small and medium enterprises delivering to the government market. The benefits are aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the businesses and assisting with pre-qualification for resource 
industry contracts. 
 The following activities are eligible for funding: temporary expert assistance for prequalification, improvements to internal business infrastructure; and specialist training. 
 
Benefits under this program ($59,000 in 2012/13) have also been paid to the marine industry for the development of a Capability Directory, attendance at conferences and a strategic review and 
needs assessment. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Funding amounted to $425,740 in FY 2011/12 and $1.356 million in FY 2012/13.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program is on-going.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
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  16.2  Innovation Capability Development Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Capability Development Program. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Program commenced in 2011 and is designed to improve the rate of participation by Western 
Australian industry in e-commerce and online ec onomic activity. The objectives are to develop 
innovation-related support services for WA indu stries and enhance the skills and knowledge of 
business commercializing products and services in Western Australia.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998 and is administered by the former Department of Industry and Resources. 
From January 2009, the program was administered by the Department of Commerce. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Applicants can claim up to a maximum of $50,000 per successful application over one year. 
Funding is towards eligible expenditure including capital costs for a pilot/trial demonstrating e-commerce techniques or methodology and/or costs to engage skilled industry experts in planning 
pilot/trials. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Benefits under this program were provided to industry associations or not-for-profit industry 
organisations to provide development prog rams for small and medium enterprises. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Funding amounted to $150,000 in FY 2011/12 and $150,000 in FY 2012/13. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program is on-going. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 16.3  Innovation Co-Investment Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Co-Investment Program.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Program commenced in 2011 and is designed to support new innovation initiatives in Western 
Australia that will leverage significant resear ch and development funding into the State from 
external sources.  G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998 and is administered by the former Department of Industry and Resources. 
From January 2009, the program was administered by the Department of Commerce.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The level of funding support available under the program is up to a maximum of $10 million per 
successful application over one to five years. Funding is towards eligible expenditure including 
employment of research officers, senior research  officers and/or senior technical personnel; 
services and fit-out of buildings for research purposes; and major new equipment.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Benefits under this program are provided to research institutions (Universities, University research 
centres/institutes) or industry organisation/private sector entities or public not-for-profit 
organisations in Western Australia seeking funds from Commonwealth government, industry and international research funding programs.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
There was no funding awarded in FY 2011/12; f unding of $850,000 was provided in FY 2012/13. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program is on-going. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 16.4  Innovation Investment Facilitation Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Investment Facilitation Program. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Program commenced in 2010 and is designed to support state, national and international R&D 
funding applications by eligible Western Australia- based entities to successfully leverage significant 
research and development funding into Western Australia.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998 and is administered by the former Department of Industry and Resources. 
From January 2009, the program was administered by the Department of Commerce.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The level of funding support available under the program is between $20,000 and $100,000 per 
successful application over one year. Funding is towards eligible expenditure directly related to the 
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  R&D funding bid; national and/or international travel  costs directly related this funding bid; and/or 
staff costs for personnel developing the bid.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Benefits under this program are provided to research institutions (Universities, University research centres/institutes) or industry organisation/private sector entities or public not-for-profit 
organisations in Western Australia to assist in the preparation of applications for funding from 
Commonwealth government, industry and international research funding programs.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Funding of $1 million was provided in FY 2011/12 and $120,000 was provided in FY 2012/13.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The program is on-going. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
16.5  Innovation Promotion Program 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
Innovation Promotion Program.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2011/12 and 2012/13.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Program commenced in 2010 and is designed to promote and raise the level of participation in 
science and innovation that may create new opportunities for development of industry in Western 
Australia.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998 and is administered by the former Department of Industry and Resources. 
From January 2009, the program was administered by the Department of Commerce. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The level of competitive funding support available under the program is up to a maximum of $25,000 per successful application over one year. Fu nding is towards eligible expenditure including 
marketing/promotions costs for end-users (e.g. conferences, events and programs); salaries to 
support facilitation roles (e.g. events management); and costs associated with the attraction of internationally renowned industry experts, scientists and innovators to Western Australia.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Benefits under this program are provided to research institutions (Universities, University research 
centres/institutes) or industry organisation/private sector entities or public not-for-profit 
organisations in Western Australia to assist in the preparation of applications for funding from Commonwealth government, industry and international research funding programs. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 Funding of $600,000 was provided in FY 2011/12 and $90,000 was provided in FY 2012/13. G/SCM/N/253/AUS 
 
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8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The program is on-going. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
  
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