The Productivity Commission reviewt outlines the quantitative figures of assistance provided to industry by the government. This assistance comprised $7.8 billion in tariff assistance, $4.2 billion in budgetary outlays and $3.1 billion in tax concessions. The review considers potential effects of impending policy changes that may influence this, including current White Papers and trade negotiations. The report can be found here.
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