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EC Interest Rate Subsidy key facts and statistics
Background
The EC Interest Rate Subsidy provided business support to eligible farmers in areas declared to be experiencing a rare and severe, one in 20 to 25 year drought.
Domestic policy
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is responsible for leading the development of national policy on agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals).
Review of Australian quality assurance (QA) arrangements
Review
In 2017, the department selected GHD Pty Ltd to undertake a study of Australian industry quality assurance (QA) schemes and how they support, or could potentially support, regulation controlling the risks of agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemical use, and to understand the extent to which s
Review of international IP and registration arrangements for agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemical products
The Australian Government seeks to ensure that an appropriate balance exists between incentives for innovation and investment and the interests of both individuals and businesses, including small businesses, in accessing ideas and products.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.
Previous consultation on agvet chemical regulation
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First phase of consultation - completed
In 2014 and early 2015 we considered the issues of agvet chemical regulation and developed a range of ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our agvet chemical regulatory system and improve access to chemicals.
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017, including a government amendment to introduce a governance Board for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.
Examination of Export Slaughter Intervals
Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals help protect and improve farm productivity by destroying, repelling and controlling pests and diseases affecting animal and herd health and welfare. They are vital inputs in Australia’s red meat industry but their use patterns are tightly regulated so that our meat export trade is not disrupted by the unwelcome presence of chemical residues.
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019
On 1 December 2021, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 was passed by the Australian Parliament. It became law on 7 December 2021, when it received royal assent.