G/AG/N/AUS/97  
 
20 April 2015  
(15-2081)  Page: 1/32  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 16 April 2015, is be ing circulated at the request of the Delegation 
of Australia . The notification concerns domestic support commitments ( Table DS:1  and the 
relevant Supporting Tabl es) for the fiscal years 2011/12 and 2012/13 . 
 
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- 2 - Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
Total AMS commitment level for period in question Currency Current Total AMS 
(from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedu le) (from Section 1 of Part IV of the Sc hedule) (from attached  Supporting Tables) 
1 2 3 
471.86 $A million 0.00 
 
  
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- 3 - Supporting Table DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE)  
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment – "Green Box" 
Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
a) General services    
Research     
Australian Government Clim ate Change Research Programme: research and development to reduce greenhouse 
pollution, better soil management and c limate change adaptation. The programme 
involves projects that provide practi cal management solutions to farmers. 6.185 Australian  Government 
Department of 
Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Forestry 
(DAFF) 
 Cooperative Research Centre for National  Plant Biosecurity: research into the 
management and control of weeds and invasive  pests detrimental to  primary production 
and the environment. 1.689 DAFF 
 Cotton Research and Development: research  and development into improvements in 
cotton production. 9.529 DAFF 
 Dairy Research and Development: research and development into dairy production and 
processing. 18.636 DAFF 
 Egg Research and Development: research an d development for egg production. 1.894 DAFF 
 Grains Research and Developm ent: research and development to improve the production 
efficiency and optimal use of the natural resource base in the grains industry. 55.892 DAFF 
 Grape and Wine Research and Development:  research and development to improve the 
production efficiency, competitiveness and profitability of the grape and wine industry. 10.337 DAFF 
 Horticultural Research and De velopment: research and development to foster efficient, 
competitive and adaptable horticultural industries, including dried fruits. 42.005 DAFF  
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- 4 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 National Weeds and Productivity Research  Programme: research and development to 
investigate and address significant invasive pl ant problems and to improve advice to the 
farm sector on managi ng invasive plants. 4.000 DAFF 
 Pig Research and Development: research  and development to improve production, 
processing, storage, transport an d marketing for the pig industry. 4.616 DAFF 
 Red Meat Research and Development: re search and development to improve the 
productivity and market performance of the meat and livestock industry and further the 
sustainable use and management of natural resources. 37.086 DAFF 
 Rural Industries Research and Developmen t: research and development for the rural 
sector focussing on new and emerging pl ant and animal industries and generic 
programmes such as agribusiness, extens ion, rural education and climate change. 14.956 DAFF 
 Sugar Research and Developmen t: research and development to foster an internationally 
competitive and sustainable sugar industry. 5.353 DAFF 
 Wool Research and Development: research and development into on-farm productivity, 
quality assurance and handling, wool proc essing efficiencies and woollen product 
development. 12.454 DAFF 
New South Wales Development of technologies and practi ces which increase the efficiency and sustainability 
of food and fibre production. 35.950 New South Wales 
Department of Trade & 
Investment 
(NSWTI) 
Queensland Research to develop agricultural industri es and align food and fibre production, processing 
and marketing with consumer and community expectations. 57.060 Queensland 
Department of 
Employment, Economic 
Development and 
Innovation 
(QDEEDI)  
South Australia Research of pest and disease co ntrol programmes. 5.487 Primary Industries and 
Resources South 
Australia (PIRSA) 
 Value chain projects aimed at improving the competitiveness of industry sectors*: general 
industry research into lamb, pota to, value chains and milk powder 0.176 PIRSA 
Tasmania Funding of research programmes to develop and improve effi cient and sustainable 
practices in agriculture. 2.840 Tasmania Department 
of Primary Industries, 
Parks, Water & the  
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- 5 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Environment 
(Tas DPIPWE) 
Victoria Research and development into Victorian agricultural industries. 38.340 Victoria Department of 
Primary Industries 
(VIC DPI) 
Western Australia Research and development into pr oduction processing, mark eting of agricultural 
production, sustainable land management and pest and disease control. 42.310 Department of 
Agriculture and Food 
Western Australia 
(DAFWA) 
Northern Territory Research into new technology and products to enhance the competitiveness of the 
Northern Territory's agricultural industry.  6.980 Northern Territory 
Department of the 
Chief Minister 
(NT DCM) 
Pest and Disease    
Australian Government Australian Animal Health Laboratory: Austra lian Animal Health Laboratory: maintenance 
and development of rapid diagnostic services essential in maintaining Australia's freedom from serious exotic animal diseases. 7.391 DAFF 
 Australian Pest Animal Management Pr ogramme: reduces the damage caused to 
agriculture and the environment by feral anim als through; improving the effectiveness of 
techniques used in their control; publishing best practice management guidelines; encouraging the adoption of best practice  management strategies; monitoring Rabbit 
Calicivirus Disease to encourage its effective use and; funding progra mmes in line with 
objectives of threat abatement plans. 0.700 DAFF 
 Animal Heal th Australia*: enhances emergency animal disease preparedness to support 
Australia's livestock health systems. 2.240 DAFF 
 Caring for Our Country - Pest and Disease Eradication*: supports the coordination and 
implementation of national-level strategic ma nagement plans for an agreed list of weeds 
that have significant environmen tal and agricultural impacts. 16.789 Australi an Government 
Department of 
Sustainability, 
Environment, Water, 
Population and 
Communities 
(SEWPaC) and DAFF 
 Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Progra mmes: enhanced preparedness to respond to 
emergency animal disease incidents, includ ing training and development of disease 
control strategies. 7.583 DAFF  
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- 6 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Plague Locust Commission: assistance to engage in operations designed to combat 
outbreaks or potential outbreaks of the plague locust, the spur-throated locust and the 
migratory locust which are likely to result in damage to rural industries. 3.766 DAFF 
 Plant Health Australia*: funding for projects to promote strong biosecurity practices that 
minimise plant pest impacts on Australia. 1.184 DAFF 
 Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Prog ramme: prepares for an outbreak of exotic 
animal disease by developing practical field strategies to eradicate and control wild 
animals. Coordination of surveillance, re search and training and communications.  0.317 DAFF 
New South Wales  Provision of resources to minimise  the risks of pest and disease of relevance to 
agricultural production.  41.790 NSWTI 
Queensland Biosecurity Protection Services: prevents and responds to pest and disease threats, and 
implement product integrity systems. 37.425 QDEEDI 
South Australia Natural Resources Management*: weed and feral animal management, coordination, 
science and extension across South Australia, and not just to the agriculture sector. 1.362 PIRSA 
 Pest and Disease Control: miscellaneous pest and disease control initiatives, including 
control of feral camels, foxes, dingoes and rabbits. 0.547 PIRSA 
 State Biosecurity Fund: emergency responses to pest and disease outbreaks. 2.920 PIRSA  
 Weed Management Programme: activities to eradicate Branched Broomrape weed. 1.995 PIRSA  
Tasmania Pest and disease control: services to eradicate and control pests and diseases impacting 
on the agricultural sector.  5.850 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Pest Animal Management: advisory servic es to minimise the economic, environmental and 
social impact of animal pests in Victoria. 12.200 VIC DPI and Victoria 
Department of 
Sustainability and 
Environment 
(VIC DSE) 
 Pest Plant Management: research and advisory  services for the effective management of 
identified plants pests. 12.540 VIC DPI and VIC DSE 
 Rabbit Management: encourages farmers to minimise the economic, environmental and 
social impacts caused by rabbits, through the Rabbit Calicivirus. 1.230 VIC DPI and VIC DSE 
Western Australia Pest and disease control for Western Australian agricultural industries. 7.780 DAFWA  
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- 7 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Northern Territory Control of feral an imals and pests and to contain and er adicate noxious weeds. 3.580 NT DCM 
 Pest and disease control: surveillance, control and emergency management of exotic 
pests and diseases. 4.700 NT DCM 
Training Services    
Australian Government In dustry Skills Councils — Agrifood Ski lls Australia Industry Skills Council*: develops 
nationally agreed vocational qualifications for the agricultural and related sectors and 
provide workforce and skills advi ce to enterprises and business. 4.900 Australian  Government 
Department of 
Innovation, Industry, 
Science, Research and 
Tertiary Education 
(DIISRTE) 
New South Wales Farm management, productivity enhanc ement and sustainability tr aining for agricultural 
producers. 9.020 NSWTI 
Western Australia Training in sustai nable rural management and trade and market development. 12.180 DAFWA 
Extension and Advisory Services    
Australian Government Clean Energy Futu re - Creating Opportunities on the Land*: funding for research, trials 
and extension of ways farmers and land mana gers can reduce agricultural greenhouse gas 
emissions and increase storage of carbon in soil while maintaining farm productivity. 26.674 DAFF 
 Caring for our Country – Reef Rescue*: provides managers, regulators and the agricultural 
industry with data to improve assessment of the risks posed by the agricultural pesticides 
to the Great Barrier Reef 0.031 DIISRTE 
 Climate Change Adaptation Partnerships Programme – Farm Ready: increases the 
adoption of new technologies  and best practice risk ma nagement to enable primary 
producers and industries to adapt to the impacts of climate change to reduce its impact on the environment. 8.533 DAFF 
 Climate Change Adjustment Pr ogramme – Advice and Training Grant: funding for primary 
producers to access specialised advice across a ra nge of areas to assist them to adjust to 
the impacts of climate change. 3.994 DAFF 
 Exceptional Circumstances Professional Advice  and Planning Grant: professional advice 
and planning assistance to assist farmers develop business viability assessments. 1.902 DAFF 
 Exotic Disease Preparedness Programme: Awareness of Exotic Animal Disease (EAD) in 
the veterinary community through the publicatio n of EAD Bulletins in Australian Veterinary 
Journals. 0.580 DAFF  
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- 8 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 National Environmental Research Progra mme — Tropical Ecosystems Hub research*: 
provides managers, regulators and the agricu ltural industry with data to improve the 
assessment of the risks posed by agricultur al pesticides to the Great Barrier Reef. 0.093 DIISRTE 
 Northern Australia Beef Indust ry Strategy — Indigenous Pastor al Project: develops a step 
by step manual for northe rn Australian Indigenous  pastoral communities. 0.500 DAFF 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: helps primary producers, fishing enterprises and small 
rural businesses in rural areas that are experiencing financial hardship and have no other 
source of financial advice. 13.389 DAFF 
New South Wales Advisory and extension services to help the New South Wales agriculture industry adopt 
best practice methods. 25.000 NSWTI 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: financ ial counselling services to help primary 
producers and small rural businesses in rural areas, which experience financial hardship 
and have no other source of financial advice. 0.960 NSWTI 
Queensland General agricultural extension and advisory services offered by the Queensland 
Government. 21.980 QDEEDI 
 Rural Water Use Efficiency Initiative: extension activities to improve water use efficiency 
in Queensland. 1.500 Queensland 
Department of 
Environment and 
Resource Management 
(QDERM) 
 South-East Queensland Irrigation Futures Pr ogramme: extension services leading towards 
the adoption of better water manage ment/effluent management practices. 1.500 QDERM 
South Australia Provision of advice to enhance sustainable economic development. 0.260 PIRSA 
Tasmania Provision of advice concerning farm ma nagement, finance and general agriculture and the 
dissemination of results from research programmes. 1.230 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Provision of extension and advisory serv ices to agricultural producers. 15.630 VIC DPI 
Western Australia Provision of extension and advisory services to agricultural producers. 18.550 DAFWA 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: financ ial counselling services to help primary 
producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas, which experience 
financial hardship and have no other source of financial advice. 0.110 DAFWA  
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- 9 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Northern Territory Extension and advisory services to pr imary producers (excluding fisheries) in the Northern 
Territory.  2.940 NT DCM 
 Natural Resource Management*: integrated support, advisory , monitoring and regulatory 
services in respect of the Territory's natural resources. 18.350 NT DCM 
Inspection Services    
New South Wales Inspection services for assessment of food quality and safety. 12.950 NSWTI 
Queensland Inspection services for the management of sa fe and ethical food and fibre systems. 13.800 QDEEDI 
South Australia Plant and animal he alth: inspection services for the management of pest and disease 
threats to plant and animal industries. 9.857 PIRSA 
 Rural Chemical Programme: inspection services for the management of pesticide and 
veterinary medicine risks in animal and plant industries. 0.509 PIRSA 
Tasmania Quarantine inspection services. 6.000 Tas DPIPWE 
Western Australia Inspection services for agricultural industries. 11.460 DAFWA 
Northern Territory Insp ection services to minimise pest and disease risk. 1.880 NT DCM 
Marketing and Promotion 
Services    
Australian Government Promot ing Australian Produce: assistance to Au stralian food industry organisations and 
groups to better develop their capa city to market their products. 0.050 DAFF 
New South Wales Identification and promotion of mark et opportunities and promotion of value adding to 
agricultural products. 0.010 NSWTI 
Queensland Market access and deve lopment services. 2.700 QDEEDI 
South Australia Wine Market Development Programm e: marketing and promot ion services for South 
Australian wine. 0.250 PIRSA 
Tasmania Advice, economic research, marketin g and promotion information and advice to 
agriculture. 1.230 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Farmers Markets Support Programme*: facilitates the developm ent of farmers' markets 
throughout regional Victoria and around metr opolitan Melbourne. Th e FMS provides skills 
training and marketing advice se rvices and also provides grants  to the peak industry body 
the Victorian Farmers Markets Association. 0.400 VIC DPI  
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- 10 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Marketing services for a range of ag ricultural industries. 1.780 VIC DPI 
Western Australia Develop market opportunities for a range of agri cultural products. 1.370 DAFWA 
Infrastructure services     
Australian Government Great Artesian Ba sin Sustainability Initiative Phase 3*: bore capping and related activities 
to eliminate wastage of water and manage the artesian water resource, thereby preserving options for the future. 14.010 SEWPaC 
 Supporting More Efficient Irrigation in Tasmania: supports the development of a 
sustainable and efficient irriga tion industry in Tasmania. 26.690 SEWPaC 
 On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Programme: th e programme improves water flow efficiency 
for the environment in the Lachlan and southe rn-connected Murray Darling Basin, acquire 
unencumbered water entitlem ents for the Australian Go vernment, and to assist 
communities to adjust to a future with less water.  68.180 SEWPaC 
Tasmania Provision of rural infrastructure and associated services: develops a number of significant 
irrigation schemes across Tasmania 41.050 Tas DPIPWE 
Western Australia Capital works for gove rnment support services. 21.250 DAFWA 
Subtotal  1,012.896  
b) Public stockholding fo r food security purposes 0.000  
Subtotal 0.000  
c) Domestic food aid  0.000  
Subtotal 0.000  
d) Decoupled income support  0.000  
Subtotal  0.000  
e) Income ins urance and income safety-net programmes    
Australian Government   
 Farm Management Deposits Scheme: a tax-li nked, financial risk management measure 
delivered commercially through participating financial institutions. The scheme allows 
taxable, primary production income from profit able years to be set aside for subsequent 
low-income years; thereby reducing the risk to primary producers of income variability 
due to factors such as drought.  230.000 Australian Taxation 
Office 
Subtotal  230.000   
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- 11 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
f) Payments for relief from natural disasters   
Australian Government Exceptional Circumstances Inte rest Rate Subsidy: support  for farmers whose farm 
business incomes have been adversely affected by exceptional circumstances such as extreme and prolonged drought. 9.790 DAFF 
 Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment: assists farm families in exceptional 
circumstances declared areas (for example ex treme and prolonged drought) to meet basic 
living expenses by providing sufficient imme diate cash, equivalent to unemployment 
benefits and triggers access to auxiliary benefits such as access to basic health care. 6.481 DAFF 
New South Wales Exceptional Circumstances – Interest Rate Subsidy: interest rate subsidies to assist farm 
businesses in drought declared areas. 1.820 NSWTI  
 Natural Disaster Relief Scheme : support to farm families and farm businesses to mitigate 
the effects of drought, floods, bu shfires, storms and earthquakes. 106.480 NSWTI 
Queensland Special Disaster Flood Assistance Scheme: assistance for primary producers who suffered 
direct damage from flooding. 138.000 QDAFF 
South Australia Exceptional Circumstances – Interest Rate  Subsidy: interest rate subsidies to assist farm 
businesses in drought declared areas. 0.767 PIRSA 
Victoria Concessional loans to farm businesses wh o suffered losses as a resu lt of bushfires (funded 
90% Australian Government 10% state governments, less administration). 1.400 VIC DPI  
 Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsid y: interest rate subs idies to assist farm 
businesses in drought declared areas. 5.970 VIC DPI  
Western Australia Exceptional Circumstances – Rural Adjustment Scheme: short-term interest rate subsidies 
for farm businesses a ffected by drought. 1.350 DAFWA 
Subtotal  272.058  
g) Structural adjustment assistance th rough producer retirement programmes   
Australian Government Re-e stablishment Assistance – Exit Grants: grants to assist primary producers in 
Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declared areas who have been severely affected by drought, to exit farming, ensuring that ther e is sufficient financial support available to 
enable re-establishment  outside farming.  16.355 DAFF 
Subtotal   16.355  
h) Structural adjustment assistance provided  through resource retirement programmes   
Subtotal  0.000   
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- 12 - Measure Type Name and descriptio n of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
i) Structural adjustment assistance through investment aids   
Subtotal  0.000  
j) Environmental programmes    
Australian Government Biodiversity Fund*: assists land managers to store ca rbon, enhance biodiversity and build 
greater environmental resilience across the Australian landscape. 16.100 SEWPAC 
 Caring for our Country – Environmental Stewardship Programme: funding for land 
managers for the purposes of managing and conserving high value environmental assets 
on their land. 9.700 SEWPAC 
 Caring for our Country – Natural Heritage  Trust: funding for projects to improve 
environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming.  238.980 SEWPAC 
Tasmania Provision of services to agricultural pr oducers covering policy and regulatory frameworks 
to ensure equitable and sustainable provisio n of surface and groundwater resources and 
to limit environmental damage and to encourag e sound practices to minimise soil erosion, 
salination and water damage. 6.300 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Bush Tender: improves the manageme nt of native vegetation on private land. 
Landholders tender for contracts to better protect and improve their native vegetation. 2.400 VIC DSE  
Subtotal  273.480  
k) Regional assistance 
programmes    
Subtotal  0.000  
f) Other Dire ct Payments    
    
Total  1,808.789  
* Please see G/AG/N/AUS/96 (notification of new or modified dome stic support measures  exempt from reductio n) for further inform ation. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to 
DS:7 and DS:9 below) 
 
($A million) Product-specific equivalent 
measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below) Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
   
($A million) 
1 2 3 4 
Live Cattle Exports 12.972 (de minimis)   0.000 
Wheat 0.000  0.000 
Non-product-specific AMS  
(from Supporting Table DS:9) 230.271 ( de minimis )  0.000 
Total   0.000  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE)  
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments 
Description of 
basic product Fiscal year 
beginning
… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price External 
reference 
price 
(generally 
from 
AGST/…) Eligible 
production Total 
price-
related 
direct 
payments Other non-
exempt direct 
payments 
  
($A million) Associated 
fees/ 
levies Total direct 
payments 
   
($A million)
 Data sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4-5)*6 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Live Cattle Exports  1 July 2011 a)     12.972  12.972 DAFF 
Wheat  1 July 2011 b)     0.00  0.00 Australian 
Government 
Department of 
Infrastructure 
and Transport 
(DIT) 
Total       12.972  12.972  
a) Financial assistance to pastoralists and service businesses wh ich were affected by the temporary suspension of live cattle e xports to Indonesia. 
b) Direct payment to compensate for shippi ng and freight costs incurred on domestic sa les of wheat to Tasmania. While this prog ramme is still active, there was no expenditure 
in 2011/12.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS 
Description of 
basic product Fiscal year 
beginning
… Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetar
y outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) 
 
($A million) Associated 
fees/levies  
      
($A million)
 Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
    
($A million)
 Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6) 
   
($A million) Total AMS
 
 
      
($A million)
 Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Live Cattle Exports 1 July 2011       12.972 12.972* DAFF 
Wheat 1 July 2011       0.00 0.00 DIT 
Total          12.972  
* De minimis  value for live animal exports is $A 32.55 million (5% of total value of production). 2011/12 total value of production of live  animal exports $A 651 million (ABARES, 
Agricultural Commodities, March 2014, Table 13: http://data.daff.gov.au/data/warehouse/agcomd9abcc004/agcomd9abcc004201403/AgCommodities2014.No1_Ver1.1.0.pdf ).  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2011/12 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Non-Product-Specific AMS 
Measure type(s) Fiscal year 
beginning… Non-product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays 
($A million) Other non-
product specific 
support (include 
calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies Total non-
product-
specific 
support 
($A million) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
(3+4-5) 7 
Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Programme (a) 1 July 2011 0.418   0.418 DAFF 
Transitional Income Support (b) 1 July 2011 5.528   5.528 " 
NSW Water for the Future State Priority Projects (c) 1 July 2011 31.35   31.350 SEWPAC 
NSW Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operations Programme (d) 1 July 2011 139.92   139.920 " 
QLD On Farm Healthy Headwaters, Water Use Efficiency Project (e) 1 July 2011 6.19   6.190 " 
QLD Drought Relief Assistance Scheme Freigh t Payments (f) 1 July 2011 0.778   0.778 QDAFF 
QLD Disaster Relief Assistance Scheme (g) 1 July 2011 0.258   0.257 " 
SA Private Irrigation Infrastructure Progra mme (h) 1 July 2011 6.17   6.170 SEWPAC 
VIC Family Farm Duty Exemption (i) 1 July 2011 11.890   11.890 Victorian State 
Revenue Office 
VIC First Farm Grant (j) 1 July 2011 0.800   0.800 " 
VIC Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Projec t Stage 2 (k) 1 July 2011 11.58   11.580 SEWPAC 
VIC On-Farm Productivity Improvement Grants (l) 1 July 2011 1.44   1.440 VIC DPI 
WA Drought Policy Reform (m) 1 July 2011 13.95   13.950 DAFF 
Total     230.271  
* De minimis  value is $A 2,371.55 million (5% of total agricultural produc tion). 2011/12 total value of production - $A 47,431 million (ABA RES, Australian Commodities March 
Quarter 2014: http://data.daff.gov.au/data/warehouse/agcomd9abcc004/agcomd9abcc004201403/AgCommodities2014.No1_Ver1.1.0.pdf ).  
 
a) Regional Food Producers Innovation and Pr oductivity Programme: grants to assist f ood producers to boost their productivity a nd profitability, through the development, 
adoption and implementati on of new technologies.  
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- 17 - b) Transitional Income Support: income suppo rt provided to eligible farming families to assist them with meeting the challenges  rising from climate change. 
c) New South Wales (NSW) Water for the Future, Water Efficiency Pr oject Funding provided for projec ts to assist farmers in the NSW Murray Darling Basin to invest in water 
efficient irrigation systems and technologies. Budget outlays are for the total value of the relevant programmes including comp onents, for example, for extension services 
that would otherwise be reported as Green Box. Disaggregated information on budget ou tlays for these progra mmes is not currentl y available. 
d) New South Wales (NSW) Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operations Prog ramme: grants to acquire wa ter entitlements generated  from the implementation of eligible projects 
to improve the efficiency and productivity of water use both off and on-farm. Budget outlays are for the total value of the rel evant programmes including components, for 
example, for extension services that would otherwise be reported  as Green Box. Disaggregated in formation on budget outlays for these programmes is not currently 
available. 
e) Queensland (QLD) On Farm Healthy Headwa ters, Water Use Efficiency Project: funding provided for projects to assist farmers i n the Queensland Murray Darling Basin to 
invest in water efficient irrigation systems and technologies. Budget outlays are for the total value of the relevant programme s including components, for example, for 
extension services that would otherwise be reported as Green Box. Disaggregated inform ation on budget outlays for these program mes is not currently available. 
f) Queensland (QLD) Drought Relief Assistan ce Scheme: freight Paym ents Provides freight  payments on the transport during the fl ood for fodder, water and animals returning 
from agistment, and animals purchased for restocking after the drought. 
g) Queensland (QLD) Disaster Relief Assistance Scheme: freight Assistance Freight rebates on the movement of fodder, materials and equipment onto disaster affected 
properties 
h) South Australian (SA) Private Irrigation Infrastructure Programme: grants to acqu ire water entitlements generated from the i mplementation of eligible projects that improve 
the efficiency of water use. Budget outlays are for the total va lue of the relevant programmes including components, for exampl e, for extension services  that would otherwise 
be reported as Green Box. Disaggregated  information on budget outlays for these programmes is not currently available. 
i) Victorian (VIC) Family Farm Duty Exemption: exemption of duti es for the sale of family farms which meet the criteria for the  measure. Forgone revenue is not recorded by the 
Victorian Government and the figure  provided is an estimate calculated from the number of exemptions obtained and average value  of family farm properties. 
j) Victorian (VIC) First Farm Grant: grants of to $10,000 to young farmers (under 35) to develop their business. k) Victorian (VIC) Northern Victorian Irriga tion Renewal Project Stage 2: On-Farm Projec t Delivery of farm irrigation system up grades so farms can deliver water from the dam 
to the plant with optimal efficiency. 
l) Victorian (VIC) On-Farm Productivity Improvement Grants: grants  to assist farmers in regions most affected by drought to und ertake infrastructure im provements in fodder 
storages, stock water systems, feed pads an d feeding sheds to assi st drought proofing. 
m) Western Australia (WA) Drought Policy Re form: reform measures that as sist farmers to better manage risks and prepare for fut ure challenges, including drought.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
Total AMS commitment level for period in question Currency Current Total AMS 
(from Section 1 of Part IV of the Schedu le) (from Section 1 of Part IV of the Sc hedule) (from attached  Supporting Tables) 
1 2 3 
471.86 $A million 0.00  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE)  
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment –"Green Box" 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
a) General services    
Research     
Australian Government Cooperative Rese arch Centre for National Plant Biosec urity: Research into the management 
and control of weeds and invasive pests de trimental to primary production and the 
environment. 0.190 Australian  Government 
Department of 
Agriculture, Fisheries and 
Forestry (DAFF) 
 Cotton Research and Development: Research  and development into improvements in 
cotton production. 11.523 DAFF 
 Dairy Research and Development: Research and development into dairy production and 
processing. 19.280 DAFF 
 Egg Research and Developmen t: Research and development for egg production. 1.758 DAFF 
 Grains Research and Developm ent: Research and development to improve the production 
efficiency and optimal use of the natural resource base in the grains industry. 57.839 DAFF 
 Grape and Wine Research and Development:  Research and development to improve the 
production efficiency, competitiveness and profitability of the grape and wine industry. 9.658 DAFF 
 Horticultural Research and De velopment: Research and development to foster efficient, 
competitive and adaptable horticultural industries, including dried fruits. 41.377 DAFF 
 National Weeds and Productivity Research  Programme: Research and development to 
investigate and address significant invasive pl ant problems and to improve advice to the 
farm sector on managi ng invasive plants. 0.002 DAFF 
 Pig Research and Development: Research  and development to improve production, 
processing, storage, transport an d marketing for the pig industry. 4.550 DAFF  
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- 20 - Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Red Meat Research and Development: Re search and development to improve the 
productivity and market performance of the meat and livestock industry and further the 
sustainable use and management of natural resources. 38.279 DAFF 
 Rural Industries Research and Development: Research and development for the rural sector 
focussing on new and emerging plant and anim al industries and gene ric programmes such 
as agribusiness, extension, rura l education and climate change. 14.688 DAFF 
 Sugar Research and Developmen t: Research and development to foster an internationally 
competitive and sustainable sugar industry. 4.341 DAFF 
 Wool Research and Developm ent: Research and developmen t into on-farm productivity, 
quality assurance and handling, wool proc essing efficiencies and woollen product 
development. 13.293 DAFF 
New South Wales Development of technologies and practi ces which increase the efficiency and sustainability 
of food and fibre production. 31.310 New South Wales 
Department of Trade & 
Investment (NSWTI) 
Queensland Research to develop agricultural industri es and align food and fibre production, processing 
and marketing with consumer and community expectations. 57.670 Queensland Department 
of Employment, 
Economic Development 
and Innovation (QDEEDI)  
South Australia Research of pest and disease co ntrol programmes. 5.015 Primary Industries and 
Resources South 
Australia (PIRSA) 
 Value chain projects aimed at improving the competitiveness of industry sectors: General 
industry research into lamb, pota to, value chains and milk powder. 0.049  PIRSA 
Tasmania Funding of research programmes to deve lop and improve efficient and sustainable practices 
in agriculture. 5.230 Tasmania Department of 
Primary Industries, 
Parks, Water & the 
Environment (Tas 
DPIPWE) 
Victoria Research and development into Victorian agricultural industries. 51.180 Victoria Department of 
Primary Industries 
(VIC DPI)  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Western Australia Research and development into pr oduction processing, mark eting of agricultural 
production, sustainable land management and pest and disease control. 50.230 Department of 
Agriculture and Food 
Western Australia 
(DAFWA) 
Northern Territory Research into new technology and products to enhance the competitiveness of the Northern 
Territory's agricultural industry.  8.340 Northern Territory 
Department of the Chief 
Minister (NT DCM) 
Pest and Disease    
Australian Government Australian Animal Health Laboratory: Mainte nance and development of rapid diagnostic 
services essential in maintaining Australia's freedom from serious exotic animal diseases. 7.545 DAFF 
 Australian Pest Animal Management Programme: Reduces the damage caused to 
agriculture and the environment by feral anim als through: improving the effectiveness of 
techniques used in their control; publishing best practice management guidelines; encouraging the adoption of best practice  management strategies; monitoring Rabbit 
Calicivirus Disease to encourage its effective use and; funding progra mmes in line with 
objectives of threat abatement plans. 0.442 DAFF 
 Animal Health Austra lia: Enhances emergency animal disease preparedness to support 
Australia's livestock health systems. 2.136 DAFF 
 
 Caring for Our Country - Pest and Disease Eradication: Supports the coordination and 
implementation of national-level strategic ma nagement plans for an agreed list of weeds 
that have significant environmen tal and agricultural impacts. 10.897 Australian  Government 
Department of 
Sustainability, 
Environment, Water, 
Population and 
Communities (SEWPaC) 
and DAFF 
 Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Programme: Enhanced preparedness to respond to 
emergency animal disease incide nts, including training and de velopment of disease control 
strategies.  0.087  
 Plague Locust Commission: Assistance to engage in operations designed to combat 
outbreaks or potential outbreaks of the plague locust, the spur-throated locust and the 
migratory locust which are likely to result in damage to rural industries. 3.553 DAFF 
 Plant Health Australia: Fundin g for projects to promote stro ng biosecurity practices that 
minimise plant pest impacts on Australia. 1.131 DAFF  
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- 22 - Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Prog ramme: Prepares for an outbreak of exotic 
animal disease by developing pr actical field strategies to eradicate and control wild animals. 
Coordination of surveillance, research  and training and communications.  0.327 DAFF 
New South Wales  Provision of resources to minimise the risks of pest and disease of  relevance to agricultural 
production.  39.570 NSWTI 
Queensland Biosecurity Protection Services: Prevents and responds to pest and disease threats, and 
implement product integrity systems. 34.354 QDEEDI 
South Australia Natural Resources Management: weed and feral animal management, coordination, science 
and extension across South Australia, an d not just to the agriculture sector. 0.681 PIRSA 
 Pest and Disease Control: Miscellaneous pest and disease control initiatives, including 
control of feral camels, foxes, dingoes and rabbits. 0.529 PIRSA 
 State Biosecurity Fund: Emergency responses to  pest and disease outbreaks. 3.300 PIRSA  
 Weed Management Programme: Activities to eradicate Branched Broomrape weed. 1.075 PIRSA  
Tasmania Pest and disease control: Services to eradicate and control pests and diseases impacting on 
the agricultural sector.  6.400 Tas DPIPWE 
    
Victoria Pest Animal Management: Advisory servic es to minimise the economic, environmental and 
social impact of animal pests in Victoria. 10.400 VIC DPI and Victoria 
Department of 
Sustainability and 
Environment (VIC DSE) 
 Pest Plant Management: Research and advisory  services for the effective management of 
identified plants pests. 11.410 VIC DPI and VIC DSE 
Western Australia Pest and disease control for Western Australian agricultural industries. 7.600 DAFWA 
Northern Territory Weed Management: Control of feral animals and pests an d to contain and eradicate noxious 
weeds. 4.060 NT DCM 
 Pest and disease control: Surveillance, control and emergency management of exotic pests 
and diseases. 5.190 NT DCM 
Training Services    
Australian Government Industry Skills Councils- Agrifood Skills Australia Industry Skills Council: Develops 
nationally agreed vocational qualifications for the agricultural and related sectors and 
provide workforce and skills advi ce to enterprises and business. 4.900 DIISRTE  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
New South Wales Farm management, productivity enhanc ement and sustainability tr aining for agricultural 
producers. 10.640 NSWTI 
South Australia Wine Grape Growers Education Project:  promotes greater adherence and understanding to 
the Wine Grapes Industry Act as well as wine contracts an d measures that growers can 
take to reduce the risk of non-payment for grapes. 0.042 PIRSA 
Western Australia Training in sustai nable rural management and trade an d market development. 11.350 DAFWA 
Extension and Advisory Services    
Australian Government Clean Energy Future — Creating O pportunities on the Land: Funding for research, trials and 
extension of ways farmers and land manage rs can reduce agricu ltural greenhouse gas 
emissions and increase storage of carbon in soil while maintaining farm productivity.  26.674 DAFF 
 Caring for our Country — Reef Rescue: Provid es managers, regulators and the agricultural 
industry with data to improve the assessment of the risks posed by agricultural pesticides 
to the Great Barrier Reef. 0.172 Australian  Government 
Department of Industry, 
Innovation, Science, 
Research and Tertiary 
Education  (DIISRTE) 
 Climate Change Adjustment Programme — Advi ce and Training Grant: Funding for primary 
producers to access specialised advice across a ra nge of areas to assist them to adjust to 
the impacts of climate change. 0.591 DAFF 
 Exceptional Circumstances Professional Advice and Planning Grant: Pr ofessional advice and 
planning assistance to assist farmers develop business viability assessments. 0.003 DAFF 
 Exotic Disease Preparedness Programme: Awareness of Exotic Animal Disease (EAD) in the 
veterinary community through the publication of EAD Bulletins in Au stralian Veterinary 
Journals. 0.576 DAFF 
 National Environmental Research Program —T ropical Ecosystems Hu b research: Provides 
managers, regulators and the agricultural indust ry with data to improve the assessment of 
the risks posed by agricultural pest icides to the Great Barrier Reef. 
 0.134 DIISRTE 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: Helps primary producers, fishing enterprises and small 
rural businesses in rural areas that are experiencing financial hardship and have no other 
source of financial advice. 13.619 DAFF 
New South Wales Advisory and extension services to help the New South Wales agriculture industry adopt 
best practice methods. 23.040 NSWTI  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Rural Financial Counselling Serv ice: Financial counselling services to help primary producers 
and small rural businesses in ru ral areas, which experience financial hardship and have no 
other source of financial advice. 0.840 NSWTI 
Queensland General agricultural extension and advisory services offered by the Queensland 
Government. 11.720 QDEEDI 
 Rural Water Use Efficiency Initiative: Extension activities to improve water use efficiency in 
Queensland. 1.100 Queensland Department 
of Environment and 
Resource Management 
(QDERM) 
 South-East Queensland Irrigation Futures Pr ogramme: Extension services leading towards 
the adoption of better water manage ment/effluent management practices. 1.300 QDERM 
South Australia Provision of advice to enhance sustainable economic development. 0.260 PIRSA 
Tasmania Provision of advice concerning farm ma nagement, finance and general agriculture and the 
dissemination of results from research programmes. 0.310 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Provision of extension and advisory serv ices to agricultural producers. 18.600 VIC DPI 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: Financial counselling services to help primary 
producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas, which experience 
financial hardship and have no other source of financial advice.  3.500 VIC DPI 
Western Australia Provision of extension and advisory services to agricultural producers. 26.220 DAFWA 
 Rural Financial Counselling Service: Financial counselling services to help primary 
producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas, which experience 
financial hardship and have no other source of financial advice. 0.200 DAFWA 
Northern Territory Extension and advisory services to pr imary producers (excluding fisheries) in the Northern 
Territory.  0.970 NT DCM 
 Natural Resource Management: Integrated su pport, advisory, monitoring and regulatory 
services in respect of the Territory's natural resources. 20.140 NT DCM 
Inspection Services    
New South Wales Inspection services for assessment of food quality and safety. 12.450 NSWTI 
Queensland Inspection services for the management of safe and ethical food and fibre systems. 11.141 QDEEDI 
South Australia Plant and animal he alth: Inspection services for the management of pest and disease 
threats to plant and animal industries. 10.134 PIRSA  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Rural Chemical Programme: Inspection serv ices for the management of pesticide and 
veterinary medicine risks in animal and plant industries. 0.505 PIRSA 
Tasmania Quarantine inspection services. 6.900 Tas DPIPWE 
Western Australia Inspection services for agricultural industries. 12.730 DAFWA 
Northern Territory Insp ection services to minimise pest and disease risk. 1.850 NT DCM 
Marketing and Promotion Services    
Australian Government  Australian Wine Industry Support Progra mme*: Marketing activities to improve the 
profitability of the wine industry.  1.050 DAFF 
Queensland Market access and deve lopment services. 1.000 QDEEDI 
South Australia Wine Market Development Programm e: Marketing and promot ion services for South 
Australian wine. 0.558 PIRSA 
Tasmania Advice, economic research, marketing and promotion information and advice to ag riculture. 1.260 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Farmers Markets Support Programme: Fa cilitates the developmen t of farmers' markets 
throughout regional Victoria and around metr opolitan Melbourne. The programme provides 
skills training and marketing advice services an d also provides grants to the peak industry 
body the Victorian Farmers Markets Association. 0.400 VIC DPI 
Western Australia Develop market opportunities for a range of agri cultural products. 4.290 DAFWA 
Infrastructure services     
Australian Government  Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative Phase 3: Bore capping and related activities to 
eliminate wastage of water and manage the artesian water resource, thereby preserving options for the future. 10.912 SEWPaC 
 Supporting More Efficient Irrigation in Tasmania: Supports the development of a 
sustainable and efficient irriga tion industry in Tasmania. 40.57 SEWPaC 
 On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Programme: The programme improves the efficiency and 
productivity of on-farm water use and manage ment in the Lachlan and southern-connected 
Murray Darling Basin, acquire unencumbered water entitlements for the Australian 
Government, and to assist communities to adjust to a future with less water.  52.06 SEWPaC 
Tasmania Provision of rural infrastructure and associated services: Develops a number of significant 
irrigation schemes across Tasmania. 37.877 Tas DPIPWE 
Western Australia Capital works for gove rnment support services. 21.030 DAFWA  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Subtotal  980.107  
b) Public stockholding fo r food security purposes 0.000  
Subtotal 0.000  
c) Domestic food aid  0.000  
Subtotal 0.000  
d) Decoupled income support  0.000  
Subtotal  0.000  
e) Income insurance and inco me safety-net programmes   
Australian Government Farm Manageme nt Deposits Scheme: A tax-linked, financial risk management measure 
delivered commercially through participating financial institutions. The scheme allows taxable, primary production income from profit able years to be set aside for subsequent 
low-income years; thereby reducing the risk to  primary producers of income variability due 
to factors such as drought.  150.000 Australian Government 
Treasury 
Subtotal  150.000  
f) Payments for relief from natural disasters   
Australian Government Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment: Assists farm families in exceptional 
circumstances declared areas (for example ex treme and prolonged drought) to meet basic 
living expenses by providing sufficient imme diate cash, equivalent to unemployment 
benefits and triggers access to auxiliary benefits such as access to basic health care. 1.591 DAFF 
New South Wales Natural Disaster Relief Scheme: Support to farm families and farm  businesses to mitigate 
the effects of drought, floods, bu shfires, storms and earthquakes. 42.180 NSWTI 
Queensland Special Disaster Flood Assistance Scheme: Assistance for primary producers who suffered 
direct damage from flooding. 27.000 QDAFF 
South Australia Exceptional Circumstances – Interest Rate Subsidy*: Interest rate subsidies to assist farm 
businesses in drought declared areas. 0.390 PIRSA 
Victoria Concessional loans to farm businesses wh o suffered losses as a resu lt of bushfires (funded 
90% Australian Governmen t; 10% state govern ments, less administration). 2.270 VIC DPI  
Western Australia Exceptional Circumstances – Rural Adjustment Scheme: Short term interest rate subsidies 
for farm businesses a ffected by drought. 9.510 DAFWA 
Subtotal   82.941   
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value 
of measure in 
year in question  
 
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
g) Structural adjustment assistance th rough producer retirement programmes   
Australian Government Re-establishment Assistance – Exit Grants: Grants to assist primary producers in 
Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declared areas who have been severely affected by drought, to exit farming, ensuring that ther e is sufficient financial support available to 
enable re-establishment  outside farming.  2.167 DAFF 
Subtotal   2.167  
h) Structural adjustment assistance provided  through resource retirement programmes   
Subtotal  0.000  
i) Structural adjustment assistance through investment aids   
Subtotal  0.000   
j) Environmental programmes    
Australian Government Biodiversity Fund*: Assists land managers to store carbon, enhance biodiversity and build 
greater environmental resilience across the Australian landscape. 8.000 SEWPAC 
 Caring for our Country – Environmental Stewardship Programme: Funding for land 
managers for the purposes of managing and co nserving high value environmental assets on 
their land. 9.480 SEWPAC 
 Caring for our Country – Natural Heritage  Trust: Funding for projects to improve 
environmental assets, environmental management and encourage sustainable farming.  241.480 SEWPAC 
Tasmania Provision of services to agricultural prod ucers covering policy and regulatory frameworks to 
ensure equitable and sustainable provision of  surface and groundwater resources and to 
limit environmental damage and to encourage sound practices to minimise soil erosion, 
salination and water damage. 6.250 Tas DPIPWE 
Victoria Bush Tender: Improves the management of  native vegetation on private land. Landholders 
tender for contracts to better protect and improve their native vegetation. 0.490 VIC DSE  
Subtotal  265.700  
k) Regional assistance programmes    
Subtotal  0.000  
f) Other Dire ct Payments    
Total  1,480.915  
* Please see G/AG/N/AUS/96 (notification of new or modified dome stic support measures  exempt from reductio n) for further inform ation.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support 
Description of basic products 
(including non-product-specific AMS) Product-specific AMS 
(from Supporting Tables DS:5 to 
DS:7 and DS:9 below) 
 
($A million) Product-specific equivalent 
measurements of support 
(from Supporting Table DS:8 below) Current Total AMS (aggregate) 
   
($A million) 
1 2 3 4 
Live Cattle Exports 0.733 (de minimis)   0.000 
Wheat 0.000  0.000 
Non-product-specific AMS  
(from Supporting Table DS:9) 273.352 ( de minimis )  0.000 
Total   0.000  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE)  
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments 
Description of 
basic product Fiscal year 
beginning… Measure 
type(s) Applied 
administered 
price External 
reference 
price 
(generally 
from 
AGST/…) Eligible 
production Total price-
related 
direct 
payments Other non-
exempt 
direct 
payments 
 
($A million) Associated 
fees/ 
levies Total direct 
payments 
   
($A million)
 Data sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4-5)*6 8 9 10 
(7+8-9) 11 
Live Cattle Exports  1 July 2012 a)     0.733  0.733 DAFF 
Wheat  1 July 2012 b)     0.00  0.00 Australian 
Government 
Department of 
Infrastructure 
and Transport 
(DIT) 
Total       0.733  0.733  
a) Assistance through concessional loans an d financial advice grants to pastoralists and service businesses  which were affected  by the temporary suspension of live cattle exports 
to Indonesia. 
b) Direct payment to compensate for shippi ng and freight costs incurred on domestic sa les of wheat to Tasmania. While this prog ramme is still active, there was no expenditure 
in 2012/13.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS 
Description of 
basic product Fiscal year 
beginning… Measurement 
type(s) Other 
product-
specific 
budgetary 
outlays Other 
product 
specific 
support 
(include 
calculation 
details) 
 
($A million) Associated 
fees/levies  
      
($A million)
 Total other 
product-
specific 
support 
    
($A million)
 Market price 
support 
(Supporting 
Table DS:5) Non-exempt 
direct 
payments 
(Supporting 
Table DS:6)  
   
($A million) Total AMS
 
 
      
($A million)
 Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(4+5-6) 8 9 10 
(7+8+9) 11 
Live Cattle Exports 1 July 2012       0.733 0.000* DAFF 
Wheat 1 July 2012       0.00 0.00 DIT 
Total         0.000  
* De minimis  value for live animal exports is $A 29.45million (5% of total value of production). 2012/13 total value of production live cat tle for export $A 589 million (ABARES, 
Agricultural Commodities, March 2014, Table 13: http://data.daff.gov.au/data/warehouse/agcomd9abcc004/agcomd9abcc004201403/AgCommodities2014.No1_Ver1.1.0.pdf ).   
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA 
REPORTING PERIOD: 2012/13 FISCAL YEAR (1 JULY – 30 JUNE) 
Non-Product-Specific AMS 
Measure type(s) Fiscal year 
beginning… Non-product-
specific budgetary 
outlays 
 
($A million) Other non-product 
specific support 
(include calculation 
details) Associated 
fees/levies  Total non-
product-
specific 
support 
($A million) Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
(3+4-5) 7 
Murray Darling Basin Irrigation Management Grants Programme (a) 1 July 2012 0.102   0.102 DAFF 
Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Programme (b) 1 July 2012 0.418   0.418 DAFF 
Transitional Family Farm Payment (c) 1 July 2012 6.517   6.517 DAFF 
NSW Water for the Future State Priority Projects (d) 1 July 2012 41.830   41.830 SEWPAC 
NSW Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operations Programme (e) 1 July 2012 182.455   182.455 SEWPAC 
QLD On Farm Healthy Headwaters, Water Use Efficiency Project (f) 1 July 2012 6.580   6.580 SEWPAC 
QLD Drought Relief Assistance Scheme Freight Payments (g) 1 July 2012 0.0732   0.073 QDAFF 
QLD Disaster Relief Assistance Scheme (h) 1 July 2012 0.093   0.093 QDAFF 
SA Private Irrigation Infrastructure Programme (i) 1 July 2012 5.210   5.210 SEWPAC 
TAS Intensive Animal Farming Industry Development Grant 
Program (j) 1 July 2012 0.102   0.102 Tas DPIPWE 
TAS Premium Fresh Financial Support (k) 1 July 2012 0.750   0.750 DIISRTE 
VIC First Farm Grant (l) 1 July 2012 0.360   0.360 VIC DPI 
VIC Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Projec t Stage 2 (m) 1 July 2012 28.760   28.760 SEWPAC 
WA Drought Policy Reform (n) 1 July 2012 0.102   0.102 DAFF 
Total     273.352  
* De minimis  value is $2,392.15 million (5% of total agricultural producti on). 2012/13 total value of production - $A 47,843 million (ABARE S, Australian Commodities March 
Quarter 2014: http://data.daff.gov.au/data/warehouse/agcomd9abcc004/agcomd9abcc004201403/AgCommodities2014.No1_Ver1.1.0.pdf ).  
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- 32 - a) Murray Darling Basin Irrigation Management Grants Programme: grants program for Murray Darling Basin irrigators to implement  water management strategies to address 
reduced water allocations and maximise th e productive use of available water. 
b) Regional Food Producers Innovation and Pr oductivity Programme: grants to assist f ood producers to boost their productivity a nd profitability, through the development, 
adoption and implementati on of new technologies. 
c) Transitional Farm Family Payment (Forme rly called Transitional Income Support): in come support provided to eligible farming families to assist them with meeting the 
challenges rising from climate change. 
d) New South Wales (NSW) Water for the Future, Water Efficiency Pr oject Funding provided for projec ts to assist farmers in the NSW Murray Darling Basin to invest in water 
efficient irrigation systems and technologies. Budget outlays are for the total value of the relevant programmes including comp onents, for example, for extension services that 
would otherwise be reported as Green Box. Disaggregated informat ion on budget outlays for these pr ogrammes is not currently ava ilable. 
e) New South Wales (NSW) Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operations Prog ramme: grants to acquire wa ter entitlements generated  from the implementation of eligible projects to 
improve the efficiency and productivity of water use both off and on-farm. Budget outlays are for the total value of the releva nt programmes including components, for 
example, for extension services that would otherwise be reported  as Green Box. Disaggregated in formation on budget outlays for these programmes is no t currently available. 
f) Queensland (QLD) On Farm Healthy Headwa ters, Water Use Efficiency Project: funding provided for projects to assist farmers i n the Queensland Murray Darling Basin to invest 
in water efficient irrigation systems and technologies. Budget outlays are for the total value of the relevant programmes inclu ding components , for example, for extension 
services that would otherwise be  reported as Green Box. Disaggregated informatio n on budget outlays for th ese programmes is not  currently available. 
g) Queensland (QLD) Drought Relief Assistance Scheme: Freight Pa yments Provides freight  payments on the transport during the fl ood for fodder, water and animals returning 
from agistment, and animals purchased for restocking after the drought. 
h) Queensland (QLD) Disaster Relief Assistance Scheme: Freight Assistance Freight rebates on the movement of fodder, materials and equipment onto disaster affected 
properties. 
i) South Australian (SA) Private Irrigation Infrastructure Programme: grants to acqu ire water entitlements generated from the i mplementation of eligible projects that improve the 
efficiency of water use. Budget outlays are for the total value of the relevant programmes includ ing components, for example, f or extension services th at would otherwise be 
reported as Green Box. Disaggregated information on budget  outlays for these programmes is not currently available. 
j) Tasmanian (TAS) Intensive Animal Farming Industry Development (IAFIF) Grant Programme: assists pork and egg producers to mod ify their infrastructure to enable pigs and 
hens to be farmed under conditio ns demanded by the marketplace. 
k) TAS Premium Fresh Financial Support: provision of financial support to Premium Fresh Tasmania to assist in its ongoing opera tions. 
l) Victorian (VIC) First Farm Grant: grants of up to $10,000 to young farmers (under 35) to develop their business.  m) VIC Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Project Stage 2: On -Farm Project Delivery of farm irrigation system upgrades so fa rms can deliver water from the dam to the plant 
with optimal efficiency. 
n) Western Australia (WA) Drought Policy Re form: reform measures that as sist farmers to better manage risks and prepare for fut ure challenges, including drought. 
 
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