G/AG/N/AUS/88  
 
17 October 2013  
(13-5710)  Page: 1/5  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 9 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Australia . The notification concerns new or modified domestic support measures 
exempt from reduction ( Table DS:2 ). 
  
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  Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
1) Full title of measure:  
Climate Change Research Program (CCRP) 
2) Domestic legislation:  
Nil 
3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
Through the CCRP the Commonwealth is providing $A46.2 million programme towards 
research and demonstrations to help develop practical management techniques for 
farmers, foresters and fishers to manage emissions and adapt to climate change. Research 
focuses on reducing greenhouse pollution, better soil management and climate change adaptation, and involves projects that provide practical management solutions to farmers 
and industries. Over 50 research projects ha ve been established over the life of the 
programme. Research projects are being delivered in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including research providers,   industry groups, universities and state 
governments.  
The CCRP and its outcomes will improve opportunities for primary producers to respond to 
climate change and manage emissions while improving their productivity. 
This programme is exempt from reduction commitments consistent with 
Paragraph 2(a) - research – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
4) Cost of measure: 
Overall cost of measure (Budget) - $A46.2 million 
2010-11 expenditure - $A15 million 
5) Date of entry into effect: 
2008/2009 
6) Period of application: 
This programme was available until 30 June 2012. 
7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
This measure is non-product specific. G/AG/N/AUS/88 
 
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  Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
1) Full title of measure:   
Victoria Locust Response 
2) Domestic legislation:   
Nil 
3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
The Victorian Department of Primary Industries established Incident Management Teams 
(IMT) at three frontline locations across Victoria (Mildura, Horsham and Tatura) to deal 
with locusts. The IMTs carried a numbe r of roles including field operations 
(e.g. undertaking ground and air surveillance, mapping and ground sprayers) and community engagement activities (e.g. advising private landholders when and where 
locust banding was observed on private land).  
This programme is exempt from reduction commitments consistent with Paragraph 2b – 
pest and disease control – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
4) Cost of measure:   
2010-11 expenditure - $A20.03 million 
5) Date of entry into effect:   
1 July 2010  
6) Period of application:   
This programme ended on 30 June 2011. 
7) Products to principally benefit (i f any individual product(s)):   
This measure is non-product specific. G/AG/N/AUS/88 
 
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  Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
1) Full title of measure:   
South Australian Wine Market Development Program 
2) Domestic legislation: 
Nil 
3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
This South Australian Government initiative aims to drive food and wine sector growth in 
domestic and international markets with the objective of creating greater demand for 
South Australian wines as well as developing new and existing markets for the South 
Australian wine industry. This programme is managed by the South Australian Wine Industry Association. 
The programme is divided into several components: 
 A market development programme including “SA Brand” messaging. 
 Industry education & training aimed at increasing business readiness to export. 
 Wine export trade shows. 
This programme is exempt from reduction commitments consistent with Paragraph 2f - 
marketing and promotion – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
4) Cost of measure:  
2010-11 expenditure - $A0.25 million  
5) Date of entry into effect:  
1 January 2011 
6) Period of application:   
$A1 million will be available to this programme over four years. Funding will be available 
until 30 June 2014.  
7) Products to principally benefit (i f any individual product(s)):   
This programme is specific to the wine industry. 
 
 
 
  
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  Table DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
1) Full title of measure: 
Special Disaster Flood Assistance Scheme 
2) Domestic legislation:   
Rural and Regional Adjustment Regulation 2011 
3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
This is a modified notification for the Special Disaster Flood Assistance Scheme; provides 
grants to assist in meeting the needs of  primary producers and small businesses who 
suffered direct damage from flooding in November 2010 to January 2011.   
This programme is exempt from reduction commitments consistent with Paragraph 8—
Payments for relief from natural disasters—under the Agreement on Agriculture. 
4) Cost of measure:  
2010-11 expenditure – $A99 million 
5) Date of entry into effect:   
The Special Disaster Flood Assistance Scheme came into effect on 31 January 2008. 
6) Period of application:   
The period of application was from November 2010 to January 2011. 
7) Products to principally benefit (i f any individual product(s)):  
This measure is non-product specific. 
 
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