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 CEO in relation to the CEO's powers and duties.