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  6. Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority - Review of the Functions and Operations of the Board

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  • Reforming the regulation of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines
    • Detailed response to the Rapid Evaluation of the APVMA’s structure and governance and other reviews
      • Rapid Evaluation of the APVMA
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      • Independent Review of the agvet chemicals regulatory system
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    • APVMA Board Review

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority - Review of the Functions and Operations of the Board

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) Board (the Board) was established on 4 March 2022 and is responsible for ensuring the proper, efficient, and effective performance of the APVMA’s functions. The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 outlines the establishment and functions of the Board, including the requirement for review of the Board.

On 27 November 2024, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP tabled the APVMA - Review of the Functions and Operations of the Board in both Houses of Parliament

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Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s Review of the Functions and Operations of the Board (PDF 543 KB) 
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s Review of the Functions and Operations of the Board (DOCX 374 KB)

If you are having difficulty accessing these files, please contact agvetreform@aff.gov.au. 

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