Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Australia
Australia: Government Guarantee of deposits and wholesale funding Scheme
Description
In response to crisis, the Prime Minister announced a Government guarantee of the deposits and wholesale funding of Australian deposit-taking institutions.
Australia: Initiation of antidumping investigation against imports of imports of plywood from Brazil, Chile, China and Malaysia
Description
On December 3, 2009 the Australian Customs and Border Protection issued a notice of initiation of an antidumping investigation on imports of certain types of plywood ("plywood sheeting, of conifer and nonconifer species, in various width
Australia: Tightened skill migration program
Description
On 8 February 2010, Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, announced reforms of the permanent skilled migration program.
Australia: Reduction of foreign work permits
Description
On 16 March 2009, the Rudd Government announced that it would cut the total amount of permanent work visas and the eligible occupations for 2009.
Australia: Local content requirement
Description
The State of Victoria (sub-national level) announced that Victorian Government procurement for declared strategic projects greater than $A250m should be subject to local (Australian and New Zealand) content requirements.
Australia: New South Wales government gives a preference to domestic producers
Description
A stimulus package announced on 16 June 2009 by the New South Wales government gives a preference to Australian and New Zealand content in government procurement.
Australia: Preliminary antidumping duty on imports of processed dried currants remains in place following re-investigation
Description
On November 17, 2008 Australia imposed preliminary antidumping duties on processed dried currants originating in Greece.
Australia: Special Purpose Vehicle to support certain car dealerships.
Description
As reported by the OECD: "In December 2008, Australia announced the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with the support of leading Australian banks to provide liquidity to car dealer financiers who have encountered financi
Australia: Relaxation of restrictions on investment in residential real estate.
Description
On 27 March 2009 the Federal Government of Australia issued the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeover Legislation Amendment Regulations 2009 (No.1).
Australia: Preliminary dumping determination on imports of silicone emulsion concrete admixtures from the United States
Description
On August 14, 2009 Australia initiated an antidumping investigation on silicone emulsion concrete admixtures from the United States.
