This Division deals with preliminary matters. The Division principally:

•   sets out essential definitions and interpretations;

•   provides the basis for determining various factors (such as normal value, export price and non - injurious price) necessary to decide whether dumping or countervailable subsidisation has occurred;

•   sets out the criteria for the use of those factors in so deciding;

•   provides the basis for determining whether dumping or subsidisation is causing material injury to Australian industry;

•   identifies circumstances in which the Part does not apply;

•   empowers the Minister to direct the Commissioner in relation to the Commissioner's powers and duties.