Review of Australia’s Anti-Dumping and Countervailing System

Australia’s Productivity Commission reported on its review of the policy and administrative aspects of Australia’s Anti-Dumping and Countervailing System in 2010. 

The  report involved a review of the economy-wide benefits of the anti-dumping system measured against the administration and compliance costs. It looked at the impact of the system on the overall performance of the Australian economy, on importers and domestic industry and on consumers. It opened up debate on the relevance of a “public interest” test in assessing dumping applications. This contentious test is part of the anti-dumping procedures in some other countries and is currently the subject of vigorous debate in the WTO Negotiating Group on Rules in the context of the Doha Round negotiations.

All stakeholders in the anti-dumping process – foreign manufacturers and exporters, Australian importers, manufacturers, consumers and their advisers – will be affected by the Government’s reaction to the recommendations of this review.

Tanda has extensive experience in the management of anti-dumping investigations, along with expertise in the preparation of submissions to government. Contact us now to discuss the possible impacts of this review on your business.

Anti-Dumping

Tanda successfully provides arguments to defend local suppliers from damage to their market share by artificially-priced imported goods. You must be able to prove economic injury (eg loss of sales, loss of market share, loss of profit, reduced return on investment).

Conversely, we also defend importers from allegations of dumping.