Anti-Dumping Authority
ADA
1988 – 22 December 1998
Statutory authority that conducted the final stage of inquiries into dumped and subsidised imports and recommended to the minister whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties should be imposed.
How it came into existence
Established under the Anti-Dumping Authority Act 1988 (assented to on 24 June 1988) following the 1986 Gruen review of anti-dumping arrangements, taking over final inquiries and recommendations on dumping and countervailing cases while the Australian Customs Service continued to conduct initial investigations.
- Final inquiries and recommendations on dumping and countervailing duties
Legislation: Anti-Dumping Authority Act 1988
How it ended
Abolished when the Customs Legislation (Anti-dumping Amendments) Act 1998 repealed the Anti-Dumping Authority Act 1988 with effect from 22 December 1998; its inquiry and recommendation functions were consolidated in the Australian Customs Service, with transitional provisions for inquiries already under way.
- Anti-dumping and countervailing duty inquiries and recommendations
The Customs Legislation (Anti-dumping Amendments) Act 1998 repealed the Anti-Dumping Authority Act 1988 with effect from 22 December 1998.
Main functions
- Final inquiries into dumping and subsidisation of imports
- Recommendations on anti-dumping and countervailing duties
- Reviews of existing anti-dumping measures
- Advice on anti-dumping policy
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Attorney-General's Department.
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Sources
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