WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
16 January 2012 
 (12-0233) 
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 
 
Revision 
   The following communication, dated 11 January 2 012, 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 2009/10 and 2010/11 (the financia l year being from 1 July to 30 June).  In some 
cases, it is arguable whether these programs are spec ific within the meaning of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. 
  Programs are included for the sake of transparen cy and without prejudice to the legal status, 
effects or nature of the measures under the WTO Agreement.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
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FEDERAL PR OGRAMS .............................................................................................................. ........ 5 
I.  ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................ 5  
A.  LPG  VEHICLE SCHEME  ............................................................................................................... 5  
II.  FORESTRY ...................................................................................................................... ......... 6 
A.  TASMANIAN FOREST CONTRACTORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  ................................................... 6  
B.  FOREST INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT FUND ................................................................................ 7  
III. INNOVATION .................................................................................................................... ...... 8 
A.  COMMERCIAL READY  .................................................................................................................. 8  
B.  CLIMATE READY  ......................................................................................................................... 9  
C.  RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE  ................................................................... 10  
D.  COMMERCIALISATION AUSTRALIA  ........................................................................................... 11  
E.  INDUSTRY COOPERATIVE INNOVATION PROGRAM  ................................................................... 12  
F.  COMMERCIALISING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES  ....................................................................... 13  
IV.  PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES .................................................................................... 14  
A.  AUTOMOTIVE COMPETITIVENESS AND INVESTMENT SCHEME (ACIS) .................................... 14  
B.  AUTOMOTIVE TRANSFORMATION SCHEME (ATS) ................................................................... 15  
C.  GREEN CAR INNOVATION FUND (GCIF) ................................................................................... 16  
D.  AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM  ............................................ 17  
E.  AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM  ........................................................ 18  
F.  AUTOMOTIVE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (AMAP) ............................................................... 19  
V.  PHARMACEUTICALS ......................................................................................................... 20  
A.  PHARMACEUTICALS PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM  ........................................................................ 20  
VI.  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................ 21  
A.  MURRAY DARLING BASIN IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM  ............................ 21  
B.  INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA  ............................................... 22  
C.  GEELONG INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION FUND ..................................................................... 23  
D.  SOUTH AUSTRALIA INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FUND ...................................................... 24  
VII. TEXTILES, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR .......................................................................... 25  
A.  TEXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR POST-2005  STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM 
SCHEME 2005 .......................................................................................................................... .. 25 
B.  TEXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVE GRANT SCHEME  ............. 26  
C.  TCF  SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM  ............................................................................................. 27  
D.  PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION SCHEME  ....................................................................................... 28   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  E.  TEXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (TCF)  STRATEGIC CAPABILITY PROGRAM 
(SCP) ......................................................................................................................... ................ 29  
F.  CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD TEXTILE (BUILDING INNOVATIVE CAPABILITY ) SCHEME 
(BIC  SCHEME ) ........................................................................................................................... 3 0 
SUB-FEDERAL PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................................... 31  
VIII. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY ............................................................................ 31  
A.  INVESTMENT FACILITATION PROGRAMME  ............................................................................... 31  
B.  INNOVATION CONNECT  ............................................................................................................. 32  
IX.  NEW SOUTH WALES........................................................................................................... 33  
A.  MAJOR INVESTMENT ATTRACTION SCHEME  ............................................................................ 33  
B.  INDUSTRIES ASSISTANCE FUND ................................................................................................ 34  
C.  REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  ......................................................................... 35  
D.  HUNTER AND ILLAWARRA ADVANTAGE FUNDS  ...................................................................... 36  
E.  BIOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES  .................................................................................................. 37  
X.  NORTHERN TERRITORY .................................................................................................. 38  
A.  INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE  .................................................................................... 38  
XI.  QUEENSLAND .................................................................................................................... ... 39 
A.  QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT INCENTIVES SCHEME  ................................................................... 39  
B.  BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION INCENTIVES  ..................................................... 40  
C.  REGIONAL QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT INCENTIVES SCHEME  ................................................. 41  
D.  PROOF OF CONCEPT FUND ........................................................................................................ 42  
E.  WHAT'S YOUR BIG IDEA QUEENSLAND  .................................................................................... 44  
F.  SMART MINING – FUTURE PROSPERITY PROGRAMME  ............................................................. 45  
XII. VICTORIA ...................................................................................................................... ........ 46 
A.  INVESTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ...................................................................................... 46  
B.  INDUSTRY TRANSITION FUND ................................................................................................... 47  
C.  VICTORIAN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ACTION PLAN (VAMAP).................................. 48  
D.  COMMUNITY REGIONAL INDUSTRY SKILLS PROGRAMME (CRISP) ......................................... 49  
E.  REGIONAL INWARD BUYER MISSION PROGRAMME  ................................................................. 50  
F.  ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION STRATEGY  ..................................................................... 51  
G.  FIRST FARM GRANT  .................................................................................................................. 52  
H.  LINKING FARMS AND CATCHMENTS WITH IRRIGATION MODERNISATION INITIATIVE  ............ 54  
I.  REGIONAL TOWARDS ZERO WASTE SUPPORT PROGRAM  ........................................................ 55  
J.  THE WATER SMART FARMS INITIATIVE  ................................................................................... 57  
K.  TOWARDS ZERO WASTE (TZW)  COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (CANDI) RESOURCE 
RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS  .................................................................................... 58  
L.  WATER AND ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM  ............................................................................... 59  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  M.  B
EST PRACTICE IN BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY  ................................................................. 60  
N.  CLEAN TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT  .......................................................................................... 61  
O.  RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT FUND ...................................................................................... 62  
XIII. SOUTH AUSTRALIA ............................................................................................................ 63  
A.  MEDICAL DEVICE COMMERCIALISATION PROGRAM  ................................................................. 63  
XIV. TASMANIA ...................................................................................................................... ....... 64 
A.  INVESTMENT ATTRACTION PROGRAMME  ................................................................................. 64  
XV. WESTERN AUSTRALIA ...................................................................................................... 65  
A.  INVESTMENT READY PROGRAMME (IRP) ................................................................................. 65   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  FEDERAL PROGRAMS 
I. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 
A. LPG  VEHICLE SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Vehicle Scheme (LPG VS). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 
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 Gu idelines approved by the Government.  The 
administration/authority for the allocation of funds under the Scheme is the Department of Innovation, 
Industry, Science and Research, Au sIndustry, Centrelink and Medicare. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 The program provides cash grants to successf ul 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 LP G.  However, an individual is only eligible for a 
grant under the Scheme if that individual has not  received a grant under the Scheme in the previous 
three years.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 There are different grants availabl e, 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. G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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   (b) For the purchase of a new vehicle fitte d 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 registration.
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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. 
 
II. FORESTRY 
A. TASMANIAN FOREST CONTRACTORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Tasmanian Forest Contractors Assistance Program.  2. Period covered by the notification  
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Forest Contractors Assistance Program  aimed to assist businesses in the Tasmanian 
native forest harvest and haulage contracting sector.  It sought to assist eligible businesses to exit the 
Tasmanian native forest harvest and haulage contra cting sector.  The program also offered financial 
assistance to those companies that wished to remain in the sector. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Prime Minister of Australia and the Prem ier of Tasmania announced in November 2010 a 
$22.4 million package to provide exit assistance and ongoing business support for Tasmanian forest 
contractors as part of an Australian Government 2010 election commitment.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 This commitment was deliver ed as direct grants through two programs, the $17 million 
Tasmanian Forest Contractors Exit Assistance Progr am (TFC EAP) and the $5.4 million Tasmanian 
Forest Contractors Financial Support Program (TFC  FSP).  Eligible businesses had to be operating 
predominately in the Tasmanian native forest harvest and/or haulage contracting sector and 
demonstrate business related debt.  
                                                      
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 unit fitted at the time of manufacture.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Tasmania's native forest harvest and haulage contracting businesses that were eligible could 
apply for financial assistance offered under the TFC EAP to exit the sector, with grants assessed on a 
competitive basis. Eligible business could apply for financial assistance under the TFC FSP as direct 
business support to continue in the sector.  U nder the TFC FSP, all eligible businesses received a 
grant.  Businesses could apply for both programs;   however they could not accept offers under both 
programs.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The total expenditure of the Forest Contr actors Assistance Program was $22.23 million.  The 
TFC EAP was delivered by the Australian Govern ment and allocated $16.86 million to 29 forest 
contractors, with payments capped at a ma ximum of $750,000.  The program concluded on 
30 June 2011.  The TFC FSP was delivered by the Tasmanian Government and allocated to 53 forest 
contractors $5.37 million, with payments capped at  a maximum of $300,000.  The program concluded 
on 30 May 2011.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The TFC EAP ran from 23 November 2010 to 30 June 2011. 
 The TFC FSP ran from 15 December 2010 to 31 May 2011. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
B. F
OREST INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT FUND 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Forest Industries Development Fund.    
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Australian Government worked with the stat es and territories and industry to help address 
the forestry industry's skills shortages, promote worl d's best practice, identify and restrict illegally 
logged timber imports, prepare the forestry industry fo r the impact of climate change, encourage value 
adding and achieve employmen t growth and retention. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This programme was part of a $20 million 2007 election commitment known as Australia's 
Forest Industries – preparing for the future . G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 The grant funding was available on a re imbursement basis, through a merit-based, 
competitive discretionary grants program.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Grants were available to financially sound, Australian enterprises who could demonstrate that 
the grant project was industry focussed, innovative and commercially viable.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 The program supplemented investment by applican ts.  Grants were up to $500,000 but higher 
grants were considered in special circumstanc es where outcomes may have applied across the whole 
industry.  Grants totalled $2.6 million in financ ial year 2009/10 and $2.1  million in financial 
year 2010/11. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program concluded in June 2011.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
III. INNOVATION 
A. C
OMMERCIAL READY  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Commercial Ready.    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The program aimed to encourage successful innovation by increasing the level of research 
and development, proof-of-concept and early st age commercialisation by Australian businesses, 
increase the international comp etitiveness of Australian businesses a nd foster greater collaboration 
among industry and research institutions.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The program authority came from Ministeria l Directions and Guidelines issued by the 
Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources in A ugust 2004.  The program was officially launched 
on 1 October 2004 as part of the Backing Australia's  Ability - Building Our Future through Science 
and Innovation.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grants were awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Funding was provided to companies undertaki ng research and development, proof-of-concept 
and/or early stage commercialisation activ ities in a range of industry sectors.  
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Grants were limited to 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $5 million per project.     The financial outlay for 2009/10 was $28.2 million.  The financial outlay for 2010/11 was 
$5.6 million.  The final outlay is expected to be made in 2011-12.   
 8. Duration 
  The program has now ceased. It commenced on 1 October 2004 and closed to new applications on 28 April 2008.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.    
B. C
LIMATE READY  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Climate Ready.    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Climate Ready program aimed to encourag e 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 collabor ation with industry and between industry and 
research institutions;  and generating nati onal benefits for the Australian economy. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The program authority comes from Ministeria l Directions and Guidelines issued by the 
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Resear ch in July 2008.  The program was officially 
launched on 28 July 2008 and closed to new applications on 25 June 2009.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grants awarded competitively on the basi s of eligibility and merit criteria.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Funding was provided to SMEs undertaki ng research and development, proof-of-concept 
and/or early stage commercialisation activities th at address the effects of climate change.   
  In 2009/10, 36 successful applicants were awarded grant funding totalling $24.4 million. 
 
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 2009/10 was $33.4 million and for 2010/11 was $13.0 million.  The 
final outlay is expected to be made in 2011/12.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The program commenced on 28 July 2008 and is scheduled to cease 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. 
 
C. R
ENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Renewable Energy Development Initiative.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To support the development of new renewabl e energy technology products, processes or 
services that have strong early stage commercialisation and greenhouse gas emission reduction potential.  4. Background and authority of the subsidy 
  The program authority came from Ministeria l Directions and Guidelines issued by the 
Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources on 5 May 2005.  The program formed part of the 
Securing Australia's Energy Future white pape r.  The program was officially launched 
on 8 June 2005.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grants awarded competitively on the basi s of eligibility and merit criteria.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Funding was provided to companies undertaki ng research and development, proof-of-concept 
and/or early stage commercialisation activities.    
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 Grants were limited to 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $5 million per project.  The financial outlay for 2009/10 was $4. 6 million and for 2010/11 was $0.6 million.  The 
final outlay was made in 2010/11.   
 
8. Duration 
  The program commenced on 1 October 2004 and closed to new applications on 28 April 2008.  It has now ceased.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  D. C
OMMERCIALISATION AUSTRALIA  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Commercialisation Australia.    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    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 compe titiveness.  It achieves this by offering a range 
of tailored assistance measures.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The program authority comes from Ministeria l 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 b asis 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.  
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  small companies.  Case Managers and Volunteer  Business Mentors help participants identify 
what specialist advice they most need and where to access it.  Experienced Executives  - grants 
of up to $200,000 over two years (up to $100,000 per year) to engage an experienced Chief Executive Officer or other executives.  This co mponent is designed to give small innovative 
firms and people new to business the experi enced management skills they need.   
 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  - repayable grants from $250,00 0 to $2 million to undertake 
activities focusing on enabling a new product, process or service to be developed to the stage where it can be taken to market.  
 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 maximum grant funding is $2 million per project (available under the Early 
Stage Commercialisation  component of the program).   
 
 The financial outlay for grants in 2009/10 was $2.2 million.  The financial outlay in 2010/11 
was $22.2 million.  8. Duration 
 
 The program commenced on 4 January 2009 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. 
 
E. I
NDUSTRY COOPERATIVE INNOVATION PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The program was aimed at encouraging business-to-business cooperation on innovation 
projects that enhance productivity, growth a nd competitiveness in Australian industries.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Authority for this program comes from Minister ial Directions and Guidelines issued by the 
Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources in May 2005.  The program was officially launched on 2 June 2005.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grants awarded competitively on the basi s of eligibility and merit criteria.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Funding was provided to eligible companies involved in projects which aim to produce, commercialise or establish the commercial or techni cal viability of a new, clearly identified product, 
process or service including research and deve lopment, proof-of-concept and early-stage 
commercialisation up to a stage at which it can be brought to market.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The financial outlay for 2009/10 was $3.8 m illion.  The financial outlay for 2010/11 was 
$1.4 million. The final financial outlay was made in 2010/11.   
 
8. Duration 
  ICIP commenced in June 2005 and concluded in June 2011.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  F. C
OMMERCIALISING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET).    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  COMET was a merit based assistance program with the aim of increasing the commercialisation of innovative products, pro cesses and services by providing early-growth stage 
companies, spin-off companies and individuals with  a tailored package of support to improve their 
potential for successful commercialisation.  CO MET provides business assistance in two ways:  
through access to private sector consultant (C OMET Business Advisers) and through merit based 
financial assistance.  The financial assistance was used to obtain business assistance in a number of 
areas.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The program authority comes from Industry Research and Development Act  1986 :  COMET 
Program Directions No. 1 of 2006;  COMET Program  Guidelines No. 1 of 2006.  The program was 
first launched in 1999.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grants were awarded competitively on the basis of eligibility and merit criteria.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Funding was provided to early-growth stage companies, spin-off companies and individuals, undertaking early stage comme rcialisation activities.   
 
 In 2009/10, 148 grants were aw arded totalling $9.5 million.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Assistance was provided for 80 per cent of e ligible expenditure up to $64,000 and 50 per cent 
of eligible expenditure above $64,000 to a maximum of $120,000 per project.   
  The financial outlay for 2009/10 was $8.9 m illion.  The financial outlay for 2010/11 was 
$4.8 million.  The final outlay is expected to be made in 2011/12.    
8. Duration 
 
 The program commenced on 17 Nove mber 1999 and ceased on 30 June 2011. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
IV. PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES 
A. AUTOMOTIVE COMPETITIVENESS AND INVESTMENT SCHEME (ACIS) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS).    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial year 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The purpose of ACIS is to promote compe titiveness and encourage investment, R&D and 
innovation in the Australian automotive industry.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  ACIS was established by the ACIS Administration Act  1999  (No. 139, 1999);  ACIS 
(Unearned Credit Liability) Act  1999  (No. 140, 1999);  and Customs Tariff Amendment (ACIS 
Implementation) Act  1999  (No. 141, 1999).  The administration/au thority for the allocation of benefits 
under the scheme is the Department of Innova tion, Industry, Science and Research.   
  As part of the Government's announcement on 10 November 2008 on the A New Car Plan for 
a Greener Future , additional one-off assistance was paid in 2010 to vehicle producers through ACIS.  
ACIS was replaced from 1 January 2011 with the Automotive Transformation Scheme (see following 
entries).    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Participants receive duty credits which can be  used to pay customs duty on certain eligible 
imports.  Duty credits can also be sold or transferred to a third party.    
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, duty credits are earned on the basis of a percentage of e ligible production; and eligible investments in plant 
and equipment.   
  For other participants, duty credits are earne d on the basis of a percentage of eligible 
investments in plant and equipment and eligible investments in research and development.   
 
 G/SCM/Q2/AUS/25 of 16 March 2004 provided deta ils of eligible imports and the types of 
eligible plant and equipment and eligible i nvestments in research and development.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Each participant's total benefits under ACIS ar e limited to 5 per cent of its eligible sales for 
the preceding year.  Assistance provided in 2009/10 was $533,313,949  and in 2010/11 was 
$159,716,293.    8. Duration 
 
 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2010.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
B. A
UTOMOTIVE TRANSFORMATION SCHEME (ATS) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS).    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 ATS encourages competitive investment and i nnovation in the Australian automotive industry 
by improving environmental outcomes and promo ting the development of workforce skills.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 As part of the A New Car Plan for a Greener Future, the Government announced that the 
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (A CIS) would be replaced by the ATS.  The 
ATS was established by the Automotive Transformation Scheme Act 2009 .  The G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  administration/authority for the allocation of be nefits under the scheme is  the Department of 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.     ATS operates from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Eligible participants will receive assistance in th e form of grants for eligible 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, grants 
are earned on the basis of a percentage of eligib le production and eligible investments in plant and 
equipment.   
 
 For other participants, grants are earned on the b asis of a percentage of eligible investments in 
plant and equipment and eligible investme nts in research and development.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 Each participant's total benefits under ATS are li mited 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.  
C. G
REEN CAR INNOVATION FUND (GCIF) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Green Car Innovation Fund (GCIF)  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    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 em issions of passenger motor vehicles.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Sc ience and Research approved guidelines under 
which the Green Car Innovation Fund was administered.     G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  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 Government announced the closure of the Green Car Innovation Fund to new applications. It was a competitive gran ts program.  Applicati ons 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 Investment Scheme or th e Automotive Transformation Scheme;  or 
 Stream B  – grants for non-tax exempt companies that are not motor vehicle producers.   
 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 cumulative grant total of $300 million per grantee 
over the life of the program.  Stream B provided gr ants of $100,000 or more, and up to a cumulative 
grant total of $100 million per grantee over the life of the program.  
 Assistance provided in 2009/10 was $111,927,287. 
 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 terminated on 27 June 2011. 
 
Each project assisted by the Fund is limited to a maximum of three years' duration.  
Extensions of up to an additional 12 months could be considered under the guidelines.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  D. A
UTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Automotive Industry Structural Adjustment Program (AISAP).    2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  AISAP encourages consolidation and rationa lization in the Australian automotive supply 
chain.   
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 AISAP was announced as part of the Govern ment'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 be nefits under the scheme is  the Department of 
Innovation, Industry, 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 AISA P Ministerial Guidelines.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 It is an eligibility requirement under the Minister ial Guidelines that appli cants be participants 
in the Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Sc heme (ACIS) or that after completion of the 
consolidation activity being s upported, that the resultant entity be elig ible to be an ACIS participant.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 The total value of available grant funding was $78m to June 2011.  There are annual and 
overall caps on program funding.    8. Duration 
 
 1 January 2009 to 30 June 2011.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
E. A
UTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Automotive Supply Chain Development Program (ASCDP).    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 ASCDP is 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 admi nistration/authority for the allocation of benefits 
under the scheme is the Department of Innova tion, Industry, Science and Research.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 The program provides cash grants to successful applicants, selected on a competitive basis.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  It is an eligibility requirement under the Mini sterial Guidelines that applicants be entities 
operating in Australia that provide specialist high le vel intermediary assistance and/or mentoring to 
companies in the Australian automo tive supply chain.  Funding is available both to members and non-
members of the Australian automotive industry.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The ASCDP is delivered in three elements running in parallel:    
Element 1 :  Funding for a service provider to coordinate assistance for individual firms.  This element 
will utilise 50 per cent of the funding available under the ASCDP;    Element 2 :  Funding for Motor Vehicle Producers (MVP s) to enhance the capabilities of component 
suppliers through a program of suppor t and mentoring.  This element will utilise 40 per cent of the 
funding available under the ASCDP;  and  
 
Element 3 :  Competitive grants of capped amounts for Ti er 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 elemen t will utilise 10 per cent of the funding available under 
the ASCDP.   
  Funds approved under the ASCDP to date are as follows:   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.  
F. A
UTOMOTIVE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (AMAP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial Years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The objective of the Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP) is to facilitate Australian 
automotive component suppliers' access to global supply chains.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 AMAP is an integral component of A New Car Plan for a Greener Future launched in November 2008, and shares objectives with the Plan.  AMAP provides $6.3 million, over three years 
from July 2009. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  AMAP does not provide direct financial assi stance to Australian automotive firms, but 
provides representation, intelligence, advice and e ngagement to assist them to access global 
automotive supply chain business. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  The Automotive Market Access Program provid es for the engagement and activities of two 
Automotive Envoys, support for the Team Austra lia Automotive (TAA) consortium's initiatives 
focussed on North America and Austrade's automotive  adviser network in the key markets of China, 
India, ASEAN 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.   V. PHARMACEUTICALS 
A. P
HARMACEUTICALS PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Pharmaceuticals Partnerships Program (P3). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 P3 was aimed at increasing the amount of high quality pharmaceuticals R&D activity in 
Australia throughout the entire value chain including  biotechnology, originator and generic medicines 
companies.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  On 13 May 2003 the Government announced that P3 would commence on 1 July 2004.  Ministerial Directions and Guidelines were issu ed by the Minister for Industry, Tourism and 
Resources in September 2003.   
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Under the scheme, grants were awarded comp etitively to companies whose portfolios of 
research and development activity best met the scheme's merit criteria.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Funding was provided to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies undertaking research 
and development activity in Australia.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The total funding value was up to $150 million for the life of the program.  Assistance was limited to 30 per cent of eligible activity costs up to a maximum grant of $10 million per company 
over the life of the program.   
 8. Duration 
  1 July 2004 to 30 June 2009.  Successful applicants to the third and final round were announced on 3 May 2007.  Final payments made in  arrears during 2009/10 amounted to $2.1 million.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  VI. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
A. M
URRAY DARLING BASIN IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Murray Darling Basin Irrigation Ma nagement Grants program.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The program was designed to assist Murray-Darling Basin irrigators to implement water 
management strategies to address reduced water allocations.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Australian Government introduced the pr ogram to assist irrigators within the Murray-
Darling Basin adapt to reductions in water a llocations.  The program was established under an 
executive order.  Centrelink, the Australian Govern ment service delivery agency, is responsible for 
the assessment and payment of all claims.   
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Assistance was provided as a taxable grant to eligib le irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Funding was provided for eligible irriga tors within the Murray-Darling Basin who 
experienced reduced water allocations.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Taxable grants up to $20 000 per irrigator.    
Year Number of claims approv ed Value approved ($ millions) 
2009/10 259 3.98 
2010/11 0 0 
 
8. Duration 
  The program was announced on 25 September 2007.  The program closed to new applications 
on 31 March 2009.  Applicants had until 31 December 2009 to spend the funds on eligible activities.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 B. I
NNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia (IIFSA).   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The purpose of IIFSA was to support investme nt to create sustainable new jobs in South 
Australia with a focus on the Adelaide metropolitan ar ea.  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 Prime Minister's announcement of 14 September 2006 of assistance to South Australian industry following the announcement of the closure by Electrolux of  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  some of its manufacturing operations in South Australia.  The project operated under executive 
powers of the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources in consultation with the Prime Minister 
and the Ministers of the other central agencies.    5. Form of the subsidy 
  Competitive grants program.     The minimum value of projects was $1 million and the minimum grant was $500,000.  Except 
in special circumstances, the maximum grant was to be $5 million.   
 
 The following conditions applied:    
 A minimum commitment, exclusiv e of in-kind, by the proponent which at least matched the 
total amount of government funding available under IIFSA and other applicable government 
programs;  and 
 Funding approved not to exceed 50 per cent of the projected capital costs.   
 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 $6 .663 million during the period covered by this 
notification.  8. Duration 
  The program commenced in October 2006.  All grant funds were provided by 30 June 2010.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 C. G
EELONG INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION FUND 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Geelong Investment and Innovation Fund (GIIF).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The purpose of the GIIF program was to support investment to create su stainable new jobs in 
the Geelong region of the state of Victoria.  The inv estment could be in a new facility or in additional 
capacity that would enhance competitiveness.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Fund gave effect to the Australian G overnment announcement of 18 July 2007 of 
assistance to industry in the Geelong region following the decision by Ford to restructure its Geelong 
manufacturing operations.  The project operate d under executive powers of the Minister for 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in consu ltation with the Prime Minister and the Ministers 
of the other central agencies.    5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 GIIF was a competitive grants program.  Th e minimum value of projects was $500,000 and 
the minimum grant was $250,000.  Except in special  circumstances, the maximum grant was to be 
$5 million.   The following conditions applied: 
 
 A minimum commitment, exclusiv e of in-kind, by the proponent which at least matched the 
total amount of government funding available under GIIF;  and 
 Funding approved not to exceed 50 per cent of the projected eligible capital costs.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Across a range of industry sectors.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The Australian Government paid a total of $8.30 million during the period covered by this 
notification. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program commenced in September 2007.  All grant funds were provided 
by 30 June 2010.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  D. S
OUTH AUSTRALIA INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FUND  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 South Australia Innovation and Investment Fund (SAIIF) – Industry Development Program.    2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The purpose of the SAIIF Industry Development Program was to support investment to create 
sustainable new jobs in South Australia, with a focus on the southern suburbs of Adelaide.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Fund gave effect to the Prime Minister's  announcement of 5 February 2008 of assistance 
to South Australian industry following the decision by  Mitsubishi to close its vehicle assembly plant 
at Tonsley Park.  The project operated under ex ecutive powers of the Minister for Innovation, 
Industry, Science and Research in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Ministers of the other 
central agencies.    5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 SAIIF was a competitive grants program.  The minimum value of projects was $500,000 and 
the minimum grant was $250,000.  Except in special  circumstances, the maximum grant was to be 
$5 million.     The following conditions applied:   
 
 A minimum commitment, exclusiv e of in-kind, by the proponent which at least matched the 
total amount of government funding available under SAIIF;  and 
 Funding approved not to exceed 50 per cent of the projected eligible capital costs.   
 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 $17.395 million during the period covered by this 
notification. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program commenced in July 2008.  All grant funds were provided by 30 June 2011.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
VII. TEXTILES, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR  
A. T
EXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR POST-2005  STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM 
SCHEME 2005 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Post-2005 Stra tegic Investment Program Scheme 2005 (TCF 
Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme aimed to fo ster the development of a sustainable TCF 
manufacturing and design industry in Australia by pr oviding funding which promoted investment and 
innovation.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Authority for the TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme was the Textile, Clothing and Footwear 
Investment and Innova tion Programs Act 1999  (No. 182, 1999).  The TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme 
was administered by the Department of Innova tion, Industry, Science and Research.   
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  The TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme provided grants to TCF entities.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  TCF entities registered for the TCF Post-2005 (S IP) Scheme.  Grants were in respect of TCF 
capital investment expenditure and TCF research  and development expend iture and were paid 
annually and in arrears.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Each participant's total benefits under the TC F Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme in any one year were 
limited to five per cent of total eligible revenue in the 12 months preceding the claim year.  The 
Scheme was limited to $97.5 million per annum. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program ceased on 30 June 2011.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  B. T
EXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR RESTRUCTURING 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 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The TCF Restructuring Initiative Grant Scheme  aims to assist TCF businesses to consolidate 
in order to secure a more viable future.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The TCF RIG Scheme is made under Executive Powe rs.  It is administer ed by the Department 
of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 The TCF RIG Scheme provides grants to TCF entities.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  TCF entities must apply for assistance under the TCF RIG Scheme.  Grants under the TCF RIG Scheme are in respect of state-of-the-art second-hand plant or equipm ent and ancillary costs 
associated with the restructuring initiative.    
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 Benefits under the TCF RIG Scheme cannot ex ceed the eligible expenditure incurred in 
undertaking the restructuring initiative.     In 2009/10, $4 million was disbursed under the scheme.  In 2010/11, no monies were 
disbursed. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The TCF RIG Scheme 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.  C. TCF
 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 TCF Small Business Program.    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    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 Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  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 must apply for assistance under the TCF Small Business Program.  Grants under the TCF Small Business Program are to improve 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.    
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. 
 D. P
RODUCT DIVERSIFICATION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Product Diversification Scheme.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Product Diversification Scheme formed a part of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear 
Post-2005 Assistance Package.  The Scheme was desi gned to foster the development of the Australian 
Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industry. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Product Diversification Scheme was join tly administered in the Department of 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Australian Customs and Border Protection 
Service.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  The Product Diversification Scheme provi ded duty concessions to TCF entities.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Duty concessions through the Product Diversifi cation Scheme were in respect of imported 
finished products.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 Each participant's combined total benefits under the Product Diversification Scheme and the 
TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme in any one year were limit ed to five per cent of total eligible revenue in 
the 12 months preceding the claim year.  Up to $5  million per annum in duty credits was allocated 
under this program. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The Product Diversification Sc heme ceased on 30 June 2011.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
E. T
EXTILE , CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (TCF)  STRATEGIC CAPABILITY PROGRAM (SCP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Strategic Capability Program (SCP).  2. Period covered by the notification 
  This program commenced in 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The TCF SCP objective is to support large proj ects 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 
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  The TCF SCP provides grants to TCF businesses. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  TCF businesses must apply for grants for specific projects 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 approve d projects.  The total value of the program over a 
five-year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 is $35 m illion, with funding of $5.1 million in 2010/11. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The TCF SCP will cease on 30 June 2015.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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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.  F. C
LOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD TEXTILE (BUILDING 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 
 
 The program commenced in 2010/11.    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 industr y 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 In vestment and Innovation Programs Act 1999  
(No. 182, 1999).  The BIC scheme is administered by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science 
and Research.   
 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 manufact uring and design entities must register for the 
Clothing and Household Textile Bu ilding Innovative Capability scheme (B IC scheme).  Grants are in 
respect of in respect of research and developmen t activity and are paid annually and in arrears. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Each participant's total benefits under the BIC Sc heme in any one year is limited to five per 
cent of total eligible revenue in the 12 months prec eding the claim year.  Total funds are limited to 
$22.5 million per annum.   
 
 Grants for eligible 2010/11 expenditure will not be disbursed until 2011/12 as payments are 
made in arrears.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program will cease on 30 June 2015.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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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.   
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 aggreg ated level of funding for these programmes for the 
financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11 together with th e estimated number of fi rms assisted/investment 
packages offered.  Due to the nature of these programs (which may involve in some cases the 
provision of advisory facilitation services), the f unding levels can reflect budget figures as opposed to 
actual grants paid.  The range of sectors assi sted under these programs is described under the 
individual State/Territory entries.    
Financial Year 2009/10 2010/11 
$million 33,932,593 92,498,497 
No. of companies/ 
packages offered 466 353 
 
VIII.  AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY 
A. INVESTMENT FACILITATION PROGRAMME  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Investment Facilitation Programme.*    2. Period covered by the notification  
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  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 cl early 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 provid es a clear policy and support framework to 
systematically manage requests from the private sect or for payroll tax waiver support associated with 
new investments.     The programme was approved by the ACT Government 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.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  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 st rong business outcomes in areas such as research 
and development, export capacity, a nd 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 nature and size of the project and require 
approval from either the ACT Treasurer or ACT Ca binet depending on the valu e of revenue foregone.  
To date no applications have progr essed to waiver approval stage.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The duration of IFP assistance to ACT compan ies 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.  
 B. I
NNOVATION CONNECT  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Innovation Connect (ICon).*   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    
3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 ICon is designed to provide creative innovato rs 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 in itiative by the ACT Government and is 
administered by Business and Industry Development, Economic Development Directorate, ACT Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  ICon has two funding components:     G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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   Proof of Technology Grants – these grants, provided on a dollar-for-dollar matched funding 
basis, range from $5000 to $50,000; 
 Accelerating Innovation Grants – these gran ts, provided on a dollar-for-dollar matched 
funding basis, range from $5,000 to $10,000.   
 6. To whom the subsidy is provided 
  The support is paid following the completion of a stated milestone. Each claim requires a comprehensive written report of activities undertak en, outcomes achieved and whether objectives 
were met.  Each milestone must be achievable and the activity measurable.  There is no provision for 
up front funding in advance of any programme activ ity and proof of expenditu re is required for all 
funding support.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial year 2009/10 and financial year 2010/11.   
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
  ICon is an ongoing programme a nd the duration of assistance to applicants is agreed between 
the applicant and Business and Industry Devel opment, 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.   IX. NEW SOUTH WALES 
A. M
AJOR INVESTMENT ATTRACTION SCHEME  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Major Investment Attraction Scheme (MIAS).* 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The MIAS was established to attract large projects with significant numbers of jobs and high levels of investment to NSW across a wide range of industry sectors.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  MIAS was established during the Global Financial Crisis with the objective of attracting large 
footloose projects that would not otherwise come to the State.  Funds expended under the program have been appropriated under the budget of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional 
Infrastructure and Services (formerly Industry and Investment NSW).    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Financial assistance on a case-by-case basis, may take the form of partial tax rebates and establishment grants.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Assistance is provided to eligible compan ies who will undertake new investments in 
New South Wales.  To be eligible, an investment  must provide significant net economic benefits (for 
example, through substantial increases in employment and investment).   
 
 In 2009/10 and 2010/11 expenditure assisted projects by companies across a range of sectors, including information technology, ma nufacturing, film and defence,   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial year 2009/10 and financial year 2010/11.     8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 MIAS was established in 2009 with nonrecurring funds.  The duration of MIAS assistance to 
companies is agreed between the project proponent  and the Department of Trade and Investment, 
Regional Infrastructure and Services.  It reflects in part the lead and gestation times associated with 
the particular investment proposal with payments  made against agreed performance milestones, 
generally for a period of up to five years.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   B. I
NDUSTRIES ASSISTANCE FUND 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Industries Assistance Fund (IAF).*    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The IAF aims to promote economic developm ent through helping new firms establish in 
NSW;  interstate or overseas firms to relocate to  NSW;  firms to expand or consolidate their 
operations in NSW;  and large-scale infrastructure projects.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The IAF was established under the State Development and Industries Assistance Act  1966  as 
the vehicle for payments of grants made by the Mi nisterial Corporation for Industry, the operations of 
which are managed by the Minister (or the Minister's delegate).     G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Financial assistance, which is considered in limited and special circumstances only, on a case-
by-case basis, may take the form of partial tax rebate s;  facility establishment costs;  relocation costs;  
contributions to infrastructure;  skills training;  or  contribution to feasibility/studies.  The assistance is 
in the form of partial rebates of state taxes.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Assistance is provided to eligible compan ies who will undertake new investments in 
New South Wales.  To be eligible, an investment  must provide significant net economic benefits (for 
example, through substantial increases in employme nt and investment, and the introduction of new 
technologies);  be footloose;  and be strategic to New South Wales.     In 2009/10 and 2010/11 expenditure assisted projects by companies across a range of sectors, 
including information technology, manufacturing, film, defence, ICT, finance, medical and logistics.  
The total IAF expenditure includes funding for investment attraction as well as supporting industry events.    7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial year 2009/10 and financial year 2010/11.    8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The IAF is under review.  The duration of IAF assistance to companies is agreed between the 
project proponent and Department of Trade and Inv estment, Regional Infrastructure and Services.  It 
reflects in part the lead and gestation times associated with the particular investment proposal, performance against agreed performance and employ ment related milestones and is generally for a 
period of up to five years.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   C. R
EGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Regional Business Development Scheme.    2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Regional Business Development Scheme (RBDS) is used to assist business start-ups, 
expansions or relocations in regional NSW.  The Scheme provides assistance to help eligible 
companies offset initial establishment costs that may prevent a viable regional business location being 
selected.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The RBDS operates as an administrative function of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Financial assistance may be granted as an estab lishment grant;  a grant for the expansion of 
existing premises/facilities;  location feasibility anal ysis;  business planning a nd technical consultancy 
assistance;  plant and equipment/key personnel removal costs;  skills training;  contributions towards 
infrastructure costs such as improvi ng public road access to the site, etc;  offsets to local government 
charges;  and/or as contribution to regional opport unities investigation, payroll and land taxes, or 
stamp duty.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Assistance is provided to eligible companies that  satisfy at least one of the following criteria:  
potential for a substantial increase in employme nt; relocation from outside NSW or Sydney;  
significant new investment in operations;  setting up  of a new industry/business operation;  and/or 
clear improvement in the competitiveness of an existing business.  The scheme assists companies 
across a range of industry sectors, including manufacturing, services, agribusiness, food processing, 
and timber processing, professional & technical, wholesale trade, and transport & distribution.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Expenditure was $2,592,670 in 2009/10 and $2,458,040 in 2010/11.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The RBDS was introduced in 1989 and is currently subject to review.  The duration of the RBDS assistance to compan ies is agreed between the project proponent Department of Trade and 
Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, and will reflect in part the lead and gestation times 
associated with the particular investment proposal.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
D. H
UNTER AND ILLAWARRA ADVANTAGE FUNDS  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Hunter and Illawarra Advantage Funds (HAF & IAF).    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The aim of HAF and IAF is to boost employment  and investment in the Hunter and Illawarra 
regions and to develop sustainable re gional enterprises and economies.   
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Regional Business Development Scheme (RBDS) operates as an administrative function of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regi onal Infrastructure and Services.  Funds expended 
for these programs have been appropria ted under the budget of the Department.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  HAF and IAF may provide assistance to offset costs incurred by firms in regional NSW, for 
example in the following areas:  establishment, e xpansion, transfer of plan t or key personnel to a 
regional location, training new employees and up front charges incurred in providing external 
infrastructure to a regional site or incurred in mee ting local government regulations.  Contributions to 
payroll, land tax and stamp duty may be considered.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Companies that can apply for assistance in clude new businesses establishing in the Lower 
Hunter or Illawarra regions;  Sydney, interstate a nd overseas firms relocating to the Lower Hunter or 
Illawarra regions;  and firms in regional loca tions expanding or improving the competitiveness of 
existing operations.    
 Financial assistance or tax concessions may be provided to eligible businesses.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  In 2009/10, expenditure on these programs  was $2,113,000 (Hunter:  $1,130,000 and 
Illawarra:  $983,000) and in 2010/11 was $3,478, 000 (Hunter:  $1,343,000 and Illawarra:  
$2,135,000).    8. Duration of the subsidy 
  HAF was introduced in 1997 and is currently subj ect to review.  IAF was introduced in 1999 
and is currently subject to review.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 
E. BIOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Biotechnology Initiatives.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    
 5. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidies 
  To support business growth and the devel opment of marketable products, encourage 
innovation, enterprise improvement activities and job creation, and increase the number of life science and agribusiness companies in NSW.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Funds appropriated under the budget of the De partment of Trade and Investment, Regional 
Infrastructure and Services.   
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 In-kind assistance and/or direct financial assi stance to: meet non research establishment costs 
e.g. business planning; undertake activities to acc elerate business growth;  undertake enterprise 
improvement strategies over a period of time;  assist  with the commercialisatio n of research;  and/or 
attract investment.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  NSW-based biotechnology and agribusiness firms operating on a for-profit basis with 
significant private partnership are eligible to receive financial assistance if they meet criteria specified 
by I&I NSW.    7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  In 2009/10, total expenditure on Biotechnology Initiatives was $3,393,000 and in 2010/11 
was $3,081,1000.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  Up to two-years.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
X. NORTHERN TERRITORY  
A. I
NDUSTRY AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Industry and Business Assistance.*    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To support the growth and development of th e Northern Territory's industrial and commercial 
base through the provision of appropriate and pr udent assistance to industries.  To assist and 
encourage the development, expa nsion and diversification of pr imary, secondary and tertiary 
industries in the Northern Territory by providing gr ants to eligible new or expanding business.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  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 basis, by the Department of Business and Employment.    
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 ha ve 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 2009/10 and 2010/11.    
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The programme is ongoing.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
XI. QUEENSLAND  
A. Q
UEENSLAND INVESTMENT INCENTIVES SCHEME  
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme.*    2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme ai ms to generate sustainable investment and 
jobs in Queensland by securing selected projects wh ich the Government considers to have strategic 
merit and that, without Government intervention, would not occur in Queensland.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme is  discretionary and is administered by the 
Department of Employment, Economic Developmen t and Innovation.  There is no legislative 
authority for the scheme.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Incentives potentially offered to selected projects include:    
 Payroll tax and land tax refunds – Consideration may be given to  refunding part of payroll 
and land taxes directly related to a project, incurred and paid by the proponent of the 
project over the early years of operation;   
 Stamp duty refund – Consideration may be gi ven to refunding in part or in full 
Queensland Stamp Duty incurred and paid in re lation to the establishment of the project;  
and 
 Establishment grants – A grant may be offe red to offset part of any establishment, 
relocation or training costs associated with the pr oject that is paid by the proponent of the 
project.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  The scheme allows the State to  offer incentives to proponents of selected projects which the 
Government considers have strategic merit to Queensland.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The level of funding is discretionary and deci ded on a case by case basis.  See above table for 
the aggregated expenditure and the estimated numb er of firms assisted for financial years 2009/10 
and 2010/11.   
 8. Duration of the grant 
  Ongoing.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   B. B
USINESS AND INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION INCENTIVES  
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 Business and Industry Transformation Incentives.    2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Business and Industry Transformation Incentives scheme assists businesses to undertake 
projects that will promote the transformation of key sectors and related supply chains.  The scheme 
aims to achieve transformation through innovatio n, increasing productivity and building regional 
strengths.  In addition to transformation, projects with job creation and retention potential will be 
highly regarded.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Business and Industry Transformation Incentives scheme is discretionary and is 
administered by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation on behalf of 
the Queensland Government.  There is no direct  legislative authority for this programme.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  Assistance is provided in the form of a cash grant and the scheme can fund up to 50 per cent of the cost of eligible activities.  Payment of incentives is by reimbursement of approved costs 
incurred and documentary evidence of expenditure mu st be provided before payments are made.   
 6. To whom the subsidy is provided 
  To be considered, the applicant must:   
 
 Operate or intend to operate in a key sector (as identified by the Department) 
 Have an established operating base in Queensland 
 Have been trading for at least the last two years 
 Have an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST 
 Be able to provide funds equal to any incentive awarded from their own financial 
resources (not in-kind) 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit  
 
 In 2009/10, seven compani es entered agreements with a total approved value of 
$1.377 million.  In 2010/11, forty-two companies en tered agreements with a total approved value in 
excess of $8.3 million.    8. Duration of the scheme 
 
 The Business and Industry Transformation In centives scheme was launched in October 2007.  
There is currently no formal end date for the scheme.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 C. R
EGIONAL QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT INCENTIVES SCHEME  
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 Regional Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme.*   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    
3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Regional Queensland Investment Incentiv es Scheme aims to generate sustainable 
investment and jobs in Queensland by securing selec ted projects which the Government considers to G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  have strategic merit and that, without Governme nt intervention, would not occur in regional 
Queensland (outside the Brisbane, Moreton, Redl ands and Logan council boundaries noting that the 
Western Corridor (Wacol and beyond) is included).    4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Regional Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme is discretionary and is administered by the Department of Employment, Economic Deve lopment and Innovation.  There is no legislative 
authority for the scheme.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Short-term financial incentives available to eligible Projects may include:   
 Payroll tax refund  – Consideration may be given to refunding up to 100% of payroll tax 
directly related to the Project, incurred and paid by the Proponent over the early years of 
operation. 
 Establishment grants  – A grant may be offered to offset part of any establishment, 
relocation or training costs associated with th e Project that is paid by the Proponent. 
 Other Assistance  – The State may offer contributions to the cost of establishing common 
user infrastructure, or other forms of assistance such as land tax and stamp duty at the Minister's discretion. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The scheme allows the State to  offer incentives to proponents of selected projects which the 
Government considers have strategi c merit to regional Queensland.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  The level of funding is discretionary and deci ded on a case by case basis.  See above table for 
the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number  of firms assisted for financial years 2009/10 and 
2010/11.    
8. Duration of the grant 
 
 Ongoing.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
 D. P
ROOF OF CONCEPT FUND 
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 Proof of Concept   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Proof of Concept Fund is part of the Smart Futures Fund, which supports skills development and innovative research in the r esearch and business communities and also supports 
research-industry collaboration.  It provides financ ial assistance to Queensland-based organisations to 
demonstrate the potential commercial viability of  their innovation (technologies, products or 
processes). The fund intends to increase the level of commercialisation in the State, whilst also 
enhancing the uptake of innovation by Queensland businesses.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  In 2008 Smart State funding was launched. A number of programs, including the Proof of Concept Fund opened for applications.  Thr oughout the 2009/2010 – 2010/2011 financial years, 
receipt of Proof of Concept applications has remained open.  The guidelines for the programme have recently been updated and are availabl e on the www.business.qld.gov.au website. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  Available funding is between $30,000 and $75, 000 (excluding GST), for up to 50% of the 
total eligible project costs.  The maximum timeframe for a project is 12 months.    
6. To whom the subsidy is provided 
 
 Eligible organisations include, but are not limited to:   
 companies operating and registered in Queensland.  
 universities and other research institutes. 
 industry organisations and incorpor ated not-for-profit organisations.  
 individual researchers and innovators shoul d apply through a registered company. 
 
 Commonwealth Government entities and other st ate/territory Government agencies are not 
eligible to apply.  Universities and their associated  entities that have current funding agreements for 
an in-house proof of concept program are not eligible for funding.  7. Level of subsidy per unit  
  In 2009/10, 11 companies entered into perform ance based agreements with a total approved 
value of $0.5M.  In 2010/11, six companies entere d into performance based ag reements with a total 
approved value in excess of $0.26M.    8. Duration of the scheme 
  The fund was launched in October 2008.  Ther e is currently no formal end date for the 
scheme.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  E. W
HAT'S YOUR BIG IDEA QUEENSLAND  
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 What's Your Big Idea Queensland    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial year 2010/11 only.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  For small-to-medium sized businesses to im plement an innovative idea.  Businesses are 
encouraged to be creative and capture an opportuni ty by changing their business model, products or 
processes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 A $1M pilot program was initially launche d in 2010-2011 and on 8 August 2011, the 
Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade announced that funding had been increased 
to $3M for 2011-12.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Assistance is provided in the form of a cash gr ant and up to $50,000 to help Queensland small 
and medium enterprises put their innovative ideas into practice.    
6. To whom the subsidy is provided 
 
 Queensland-based small to medium sized businesses employing less than 200 employees may apply.  Businesses must be registered and operati ng in Queensland, have an ABN and be registered 
for GST.  Not for profit organisations are eligible  to apply for this program as long as they are 
registered and operating in Queensland, ha ve an ABN and are registered for GST. 
 
 Businesses must be able to demonstrate financial capacity to complete the project successfully although matched funds are not required.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  In 2010/11, 22 companies  entered into performance based agreements with a total approved 
value exceeding $1M.    8. Duration of the scheme 
 
 $1 million was allocated  for the 2010-2011 pilot round, and $3M has been made available for 
further rounds in 2011-2012.  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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  F. SMART MINING – FUTURE PROSPERITY PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the Grant Scheme 
 
 Smart Mining – Future Prosperity Programme grant initiative.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Smart Mining – Future Prosperity Programme  grant initiatives are intended to increase the 
knowledge and perception of the prospectivity of Queensland, and thereby increase the chances of a 
discovery that will lead to the development of a new generation of mineral and energy resources.   
 
 Funding for grants under the following:   
 
 Collaborative Drilling Initiative – up to $150,000 per project to assist in the testing of 
targets by drilling;   
 Cluster Formation Initiative – up to $50,000 per project for mobilisation costs to 
encourage companies to share drilling and geophysical resources;  and  
 Industry Network Initiative – up to $40,000 per project to encourage growth of junior 
mineral explorers by providing support to establish a workable and structured network of 
specialist industry and/or academic organiza tions, for research into innovative mineral 
exploration targeting and proj ect generation activities.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The $7.28 million in grants are part of th e $29.04 million Smart Mining-Future Prosperity 
programme.   
 5. Form of the grant 
  Rounds are organized and the allocation of  grants will be competitive and proposals 
submitted should address assessment criteria set down in  guidelines provided under the Initiative.   
  Grants are set amounts defined under each initiative or half the estimated direct drilling costs whichever is lower.     Projects are to be completed in 12 months.  Grants are paid upon a successful assessment of a 
report after project completion.   
 6. To whom the grant is provided 
  The exploration industry.   
 
7. Level of grant per unit 
  In 2009/10, total expenditure on the programme was $894,878 and in 2010/11 was 
$3,804,509.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  8. Duration of the scheme 
 
 The Smart Mining – Future Prosperity gran t initiative commenced in 2006-07 and concluded 
in 2010.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
XII. VICTORIA 
A. I
NVESTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Investment Support Programme.*  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To assist Victoria to secure footloose busin esses 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 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-y ear basis.  The subsidy is provided against the 
achievement of milestone conditions set out in a legal agreement between the Government and the 
company.  The main sectors facilitated by the pr ogramme over the two reporting years were ICT, 
Automotive and defence.    7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  See above table for the aggregated expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for 
financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    8. Duration of the subsidy 
  Ongoing.     G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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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.  B. I
NDUSTRY TRANSITION FUND 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Industry Transition Fund.  2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    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 otherwi se 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 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 
programme.  The number of companies assisted was dependant on budge t availability.   
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $10,182,009 9 General – Non-
industry specific 
though 
predominantly 
Manufacturing 
2010-11 $11,397,000 12 General – Non-
industry specific 
though 
predominantly 
Manufacturing 
 
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 programme.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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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.  C. V
ICTORIAN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ACTION PLAN (VAMAP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Victorian Automotive Manufacturing Action Plan (VAMAP).  2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
 VAMAP is a four year program that assists Victorian automotive companies in the areas of 
business development, investment and access to global markets.     VAMAP initiatives assist automotive suppliers to  increase efficiency, improve the skills of 
employees and invest in new technology.  VAMAP also enables 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 Business and Innovation. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grant.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Victorian automotive companies - define d as companies or research institutions 
headquartered in Victoria with the majority of th e business being automotive related are eligible to 
apply.   
 VAMAP funding supports investments, business development activities, business case 
development and companies looking to export.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  There is $6,700,000 in available funds. 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $1,261,000 16 Automotive 
2010-11 $1,219,000 22 Automotive 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Current.  VAMAP has been operating since 2009.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  D. C
OMMUNITY REGIONAL INDUSTRY SKILLS PROGRAMME (CRISP)    
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Community Regional Industry Skills Programme (CRISP).  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The objectives of CRISP were to:    
 Create opportunities for skills enhancement a nd help rural and regional enterprises to 
undertake jobs growth and new or increased investment;  
 increase the viability and sustainability of rura l and regional enterprises by enhancing the 
skills and capabilities of the enterprises;  
 tackle skill shortages at the local or regiona l 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 (including individual businesses, business 
organisations, councils or community groups) has articulated a targ eted strategy for 
dealing with an identified skills-related impe diment 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, mentoring 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.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  CRISP was funded through the Moving Forward Programme.  Moving Forward was subject 
to the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Act 1999 (Victoria).   
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Provision of grants to facilitate infrastructure investment.    
 Provision of grants to facilitate engageme nt of new employees through an expansion 
programme.     Assistance with training of new and existing workers subsequent to expansion programme.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Generally, businesses (including business and regional 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 inv ested by the applicant and the jobs created.  
Generally, grants total about $2,000 per empl oyee engaged through an investment/expansion 
programme.    
7. Level of subsidy  
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $316,332 8 General 
2010-11 $950,300 12 General 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The Programme was funded until June 2010.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.   
E. R
EGIONAL INWARD BUYER MISSION PROGRAMME   
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Regional Inward Buyer Mission Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Regional Inward Buyer Mission provides one-off grants to assist groups of firms to 
conduct inward buyer missions, with an initial focus on food, wine, and agribusiness related 
industries.  The programme helps Victoria's regional industries and businesses showcase their 
capability to buyers and investors.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Regional Development Victoria Act and the Moving Forward - Provincial Victoria Growth 
Fund.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grants to offset the cost of bringing buyers an d influential journalists to Victoria.  This can 
include contribution to airfares, accommodation, ground transport and meeting costs.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Industries covered:  food (dairy, meat, ni che products, horticulture), wine, equine, and 
genetics.    
 There is no specified requirement on how the grant is provided, though projects are not fully 
funded.    7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $34,000 37 Food and Beverage 
2010-11 $65,000 70 Food and Beverage 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  This program closed on 30 June 2010.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  
F. E
NERGY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION STRATEGY  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Energy Technology Innovation Strategy:  
 Brown Coal Research and Development 
 Carbon Capture and Storage Large Scale Demonstration Program  
 Large Scale Demonstration Program – HRL 
 Sustainable Energy Large Scale Demonstration Program:  the Greenearth Energy Geelong 
Geothermal Power Plant project and the Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Demonstration Project- the Solar Systems project 
 Sustainable Energy Research & Development Grants Program 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009-10 and 2010-11.   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS)  aims to drive advances in low emission 
technologies and to secure Victoria's energy future. 
 
 Working with both coal and renewable resources, the 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. G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Victorian Government's Energy Technolog y Innovation Strategy.  Funds are appropriated 
under the budget of the Department of Primary Industries.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Taxable grants.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Various- firms, universities and research institutes.   7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Projects Industry Sector 
2009-10 $5.198m 16 Energy, Universities 
and Research 
Institutions 
2010-11 17.016m 5 Energy 
 
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.  G. F
IRST FARM GRANT  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 First Farm Grant.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
  The First Farm Grant Program provides busin ess planning and devel opment 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 Department of Primary Industries.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grant.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The program provides grants of up to $3,000 for 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:  Eligible applicants are 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.  
 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.   
 *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 may be amended for Round 2. 
 Business Planning Grant requests fo r up to $3,000 will be consid ered 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 must be completed within six months  of the date of preliminary eligibility approval 
being given by Rural Finance.   
  Business Development Grants will be cons idered to implement development activities 
including:   
 Construction of stock containment areas fo r 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 vege tation 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, including 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.   
 Improvement waste water a nd effluent management.  
 Training related to farming or business /financial management.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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   Earth works and laser grading. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  $2,000,000 was provided for the first release of the grant program.  
 
 Over 400 grants were processed in the first phase of the program.   A further $1,200,000 was provided for a second phase commencing in 2011-2012. 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 0 0 Agriculture 
2010-11 $2m 180 Agriculture 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Grants will be available from 1 July 2010 until 30 June 2012, or when the program funds are 
fully allocated.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  H. L
INKING FARMS AND CATCHMENTS WITH IRRIGATION MODERNISATION INITIATIVE  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 Linking Farms and Catchments with  Irrigation Modernisation Initiative. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
  The Linking Farm and Catchment to Irrigati on Modernisation Initiative will develop the 
urgently required linkages between modernisati on and broader catchment management consistent 
with Government policy and existing programs.  The initiative aims to integrate current farm 
engagement, extension and works programs w ith delivery modernisation programs.   
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
 Anticipated environmental benefits de livered by linking existing NRM programs to 
infrastructure modernisation programs, includes:   
 Identifying where in the landscape moderni sation 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 ge nerated by the integrated programs. 
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   The lead Department is the Department  of Sustainability and Environment. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grant. 
 
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 
2009-10 $3,000,000 NA Irrigated Agriculture 
2010-11 $3,000,000 NA Irrigated Agriculture 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  Final $3,000,000 is allocated for 2011-12.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available  
 I. R
EGIONAL TOWARDS ZERO WASTE SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 Regional Towards Zero Waste Support Program. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  
3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Regional Towards Zero Waste Support Progr am provides funding to projects that reduce 
waste and increase the recovery of waste from the municipal and household sectors in regional and rural Victoria.  Priorities include:   
 Kerbside recycling improvements.  
 Green and food organics.  
 The upgrade of existing material recovery facilities.  
 Public place recycling, including events.  
 Local market development.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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   The establishment or upgrade of regionally strategic resource recovery infrastructure litter and 
illegal dumping priority materials including silage wrap, tyres and timber. 
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
 The lead Department is the Department  of Sustainability and Environment. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Local government, regional waste management groups, waste industry/private sector waste organisations and community organisations managi ng municipal waste are encouraged to apply for 
funding. 
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 611,331 13 (2 private, 2 local 
government, 9 
regional waste 
management groups) Waste (Municipal) 
2010-11 575,066 10 (1 private, 2 local 
government, 7 
regional waste 
management groups) Waste (Municipal) 
 
 There is $2,100,000 in available funds.  To be eligible for funding, projects must:    
 Be consistent with Victoria's Towards Zero Waste Strategy.   
 Be consistent with the Regional Waste Management Guide business plan and waste 
management plan strategic directions/objectives.   
 Have a comprehensive budget and a clear timetable for implementation of the project.   
 Be signed off by the lead organisation's CEO or  delegated authority w ho will be responsible 
for ensuring the project is completed on time and to budget.   
 Be consistent with industry best practice st andards or requirements, including those for 
occupational health and safety, environmen t protection (EPA Victoria requirements), 
planning and building requirements.   
 Be consistent with Sustainability Victoria's Guide to Best Practice at Resource Recovery 
Centres when seeking funding for infrastructure,  and Sustainability Victoria's Away from 
Home Signage Guide when seeking funding for PPR and events.   
 Demonstrate how the project will be evaluated.   
 Incorporate a behaviour change strategy for each of the priority areas addressed. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
  One off funding round - the program is now closed.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  J. THE WATER SMART FARMS INITIATIVE  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 The Water Smart Farms Initiative.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
  This program supported activities that inves tigated, planned or implemented improved on-
farm irrigation practices, with a focus on -ground wo rks programs associated with reconfiguration/ 
infrastructure programs.   
 It supported irrigators in adjusting to the ch anges being brought in through the Our Water Our 
Future reforms.       The program aimed to:    
 increase farm water-use efficiency;  and 
 integrate planning, management and implementati on of investment in farm irrigation systems 
and irrigation water delivery systems. 
 
4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
  The lead Department is the Department  of Sustainability and Environment. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grant.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Eligible applicants included irrigators aff ected by the changes being made through the Our 
Water Our Future reforms.  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 There was $10,000,000 in available funds.  Outcomes included:   
 
 Healthier rivers due to reduced nutrient loads in irrigation drainage systems.  
 Further reductions in salinity associated with lower ground water infiltration.  
 Farm water savings to be returned to productive uses.  
 The delivery of system water savings through  support for major infrastructure projects. 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $2,500,000 NA Irrigated Agriculture 
2010-11 $2,500,000 NA Irrigated Agriculture G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 This program is closed.    9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  K. T
OWARDS ZERO WASTE (TZW)  COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (CANDI) RESOURCE 
RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 Towards Zero Waste (TZW) Commercial and Industrial (CandI) Resource Recovery 
Infrastructure Grants.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.  3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
 
 This program funded projects that increased the recovery and recycling of commercial and 
industrial waste.  In accordance with Victoria's 'T owards Zero Waste Strategy', the Program formed 
part of a statewide initiative to improve res ource recovery and waste management practices and 
provide sustainable solutions that benefit Victorian businesses and the economy.    
 
 Applications were considered for projects th at achieve significant resource recovery and 
innovative recycling of waste materials through th e establishment of new facilities, upgrades to plant 
and equipment or the development of new systems.    4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
 
 The lead Department is the Department  of Sustainability and Environment. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grant. Sustainability Victoria provided grants of up to 33% of capital costs to a maximum of 
$500,000 for a single project. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  N/A.  
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $396,024 2 Waste (commercial 
& Industrial) 
2010-11 NA NA NA 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Program finished in 2009-10.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  L. W
ATER AND ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM  
1. Title of the Subsidy 
 
 Water and Energy Savings Program.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11. 
 3. Policy Objective and/or Purpose of the subsidy 
  This program supported inves tigations or feasibility studies that were focussed on reducing 
the use of potable water and energy in industrial processes.  The projects carried out through the 
Water and Energy Savings Program  were tailored to industry need s to achieve the best possible 
savings.  Generally, projects were completed by consultants with industry specific and resource 
efficiency expertise and managed by th e Water and Energy Savings team.   
 4. Background and Authority for the subsidy 
  The lead Department is the Department  of Sustainability and Environment. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
  Grant.  Successful applicants expected to match the amount EPA invests in the project.  
Projects can range from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on the project scope and depth of the 
investigation.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Eligible applicants include:  
 
 Any company that has a processing site in Victoria.  
 Companies that are investigating efficiency measures that are not a requirement of other 
Victorian Government regulatory programs,  such as EREP, WaterMap and EEO. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
  Funding is available for projects related to:   
 Investigation of potential process efficiencies  
 Feasibility and/or business case development  
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   Compliance activities  
 Capital works projects  
 Retrospective activities 
  There is $250,000 in available funds.  
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 NA NA NA 
2010-11 $250,000 9 Environment & 
Sustainability 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The program ran for 2010/11 – as such has now ceased.   9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
 
 No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 M. B
EST PRACTICE IN BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY   
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Best Practice in Busi ness Energy Efficiency. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   
 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Produced and made available best practice ener gy efficiency guides for business and industry, 
and support implementation of best pr actice technology improvements.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Our Environment Our Future, Sustainability Action Statement (ESAS) 2006.    5. Form of the subsidy 
  Financial assistance to reduce the capital cost of  best practice energy efficiency projects.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Provide capital that will lead to the implementa tion of best practice energy efficiency projects 
having a simple payback of 2 to 5 years.  G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $113,536 3 Dairy, Education, 
Aquatic 
2010-11 NA NA N/A 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Program ended in financial year 2009-10.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available. 
 
N. C
LEAN TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Clean Technology Investment   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Developed partnerships with  existing manufacturers in target sectors to demonstrate 
commercially viable projects that establish new levels of resource efficiency.  The objective is clean technology that will deliver productivity improvements and carbon emission reductions.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Victoria's Environment Our Future, Sustainability Action Statement (ESAS) 2006.    5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Financial assistance to help prepare the business case.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Funding provided to businesses, with recipients matching funding at least one to one.  Project 
must have greater than 3 years' payback and less than 10 years' payback.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit  
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $199,770 6 Construction 
Materials, Cement, 
Steel Manufacturing, 
Commercial 
Property 
2010-11 NA NA NA 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  Programme ended in financial year 2009-10.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available  
O. R
ENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT FUND 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Renewable Energy Support Fund.    2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Facilitate the increased uptake and installati on of renewable energy supply technologies.  
These technologies add to the diversity and viab ility of Victoria's energy supply and reduce 
greenhouse gas emissions by demonstrating viable  renewable energy business models for medium 
scale energy supply technologies in the range 100 kW - 5 MW.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Our Environment Our Future, Sustainability Action Statement (ESAS) 2006.    5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Taxable grant toward the capital cost of small renewable energy demonstration projects.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  A maximum of 20 per cent of a project capital cost is provided with no restriction on the 
sector or company size.  Selection criteria based on level of innovative applic ation in the context of 
the state of Victoria.    G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Financial Year Expenditure No. of Firms Industry Sector 
2009-10 $674,214 2 Wind energy 
/Community 
Dairy processing/ 
Bioenergy 
2010-11 $909,387 3 Wind energy 
/Community 
Oceanography/Wave 
energy 
Health 
(Hospital)/Solar 
thermal 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Programme ended in financial year 2010-11.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects 
  No statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects is available.  XIII.  SOUTH AUSTRALIA  
A. M
EDICAL DEVICE COMMERCIALISATION PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Medical Device Commercialisation Program  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  At the 2010 State election, the Government committed to the introduction of the Medical Device Commercialisation Program (MDCP) referred to as the National Medical Device Partnering Programming in the Manufacturing Po licy 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. 
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   The governance arrangements, eligibility cr iteria, assessment processes and budget were 
approved by the Minister for Manufacturi ng, Innovation and Trade in March 2011. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Companies have the choice of applying 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.  
 
 MDRG applicants also benefit from prel iminary commercial assistance from Flinders 
Partners, the commercial arm of Flinders Univers ity 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-Application-Guidelines.pdf . 
 
 Payments are made in either a lump sum or in  staged payments subject to the nature of the 
project being funded and or A ssessment Panel recommendations. 
 7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
 The MDCP has an annual budge t of $500,000.  Applicants are assessed by an Assessment 
Panel, whose recommendations need to be approve d by the Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation 
and Trade.   Payments to applicants are subject to enteri ng into a grant agreement with the Minister for 
Industry and Trade. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The MDCP 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.  
XIV.  TASMANIA 
A. I
NVESTMENT ATTRACTION PROGRAMME  
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Investment Attraction and Indus try Development Programme.*   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.     G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Aimed at the development of a strong and in novative business culture resulting in increased 
investment and job creation;  the attraction of new investment to the State;  increased infrastructure development;  stimulating innovation and busin ess 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 Deve lopment Act 1983 with any funds expended under 
the Investment Attraction and Industry Developm ent Program being appropriated under the budget of 
the Department of Economic Develo pment, Tourism and the Arts.   
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
 Assistance can take the form of grants, con cessional loans, payroll tax subsidies, rental 
subsidies, stamp duty subsidies, workforce training and development of feasibility/technical studies.   
 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 (increases in employment, increase in investment and the 
introduction of new technologies), the long-term viab ility 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 expenditure and the estimated number of firms assisted for the financial year 2009/10 and financial year 2010/11.  Industry sectors assisted included food, 
manufacturing, ICT, 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 ongoing.  Assistance to 
companies is time-specific, ag reed upon between the proponent a nd 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.   
XV. WESTERN AUSTRALIA  
A. I
NVESTMENT READY PROGRAMME (IRP) 
1. Title of the subsidy 
 
 Investment Ready Programme (IRP) - Na tional and Global Development Module.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.   G/SCM/N/220/AUS/Rev.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The Investment Ready Programme (IRP) was an  integrated development package to assist 
start-up firms to develop to a position suita ble for private equity investment.   
 
 Assistance offered through the IRP focused on providing business development assistance to 
allow the applicant to develop its product or ser vice and included a National and Global Development 
Module providing assistance to organisations to de velop partnerships and markets nationally and 
internationally.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The program was approved by the Minister responsible for the Industry and Technology 
Development Act 1998  and 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 
  Grants of up to $5,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis.    6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  This was an advertised opportunity where comp anies were invited to apply.  Applications 
were assessed and rated against criteria reflecti ng the objectives of the program.  Three companies 
were offered the National and Global Developm ent Module with two accepting the offer.   
 
7. Level of subsidy per unit 
 
Period Total Expenditure Companies Assisted 
2009/10 10,000 2 
2010/11   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
  The program has been discontinued.    
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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