Australia: gradual reduction of tariffs applied on textiles, clothing, and footwear products
Description
The government of Australia has announced in March the gradual reduction of applied tariffs on textiles, clothing, and footwear products through to the year 2015.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | Don't Know |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Mar 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
WTO Report, JOB(09)/62, p. 33, verified by the Permanent Delegation of Australia to the WTO
Government Response:
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