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Footnotes

Chapter 1 Introduction

[1] House of Representatives Selection Committee, Commonwealth Parliament, Report No. 73: Private Members’ business and referral of bills to committees (2012), p. 3.

[2] House of Representatives Selection Committee, Commonwealth Parliament, Report No. 73: Private Members’ business and referral of bills to committees (2012), p. 3.

[3] Commonwealth Parliament, Parliamentary Debates, House of Representatives, 29 November 2012, 13988, (Tony Burke MP, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Comunities).

[4] Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport, website (7 February 2013) < http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate_Committees?url=rrat_ctte/ag_vet_chemicals/index.htm>

[5] House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture, Resources, Fisheries and Forestry, Terms of Reference (7 February 2013) <http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House_of_Representatives_Committees?url=arff/agvet/tor.htm>

Chapter 2 Background

[1] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 8.

[2] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 8.

[3] Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, About the APVMA (7 February 2013) < http://www.apvma.gov.au/about/index.php>

[4] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 8.

[5] Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, National Registration Scheme (19 February 2013) <http://www.apvma.gov.au/about/nrs/index.php>

[6] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 9.

[7] DAFF, Submission 2, p. 9.

[8] Productivity Commission (2008), Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, p. iii.

[9] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2011) Regulation Impact Statement: Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, p. 46.

[10] Australian National Audit Office (2006) Report No 14: Regulation of Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines.

[11] Productivity Commission (2008), Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, p. iii.

[12] Productivity Commission (2008), Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, p. iv.

[13] Productivity Commission (2008), Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, p. xxiv.

[14] Council of Australian Governments (2009), National Framework for Chemical and Plastics Regulatory Reform, Memorandum of Understanding for Chemicals and Plastics Regulatory Reform (20 February 2013) <http://www.coag.gov.au/node/93>

[15] Council of Australian Governments (2009), National Framework for Chemical and Plastics Regulatory Reform, Memorandum of Understanding for Chemicals and Plastics Regulatory Reform, Section 5.3 (20 February 2013) <http://www.coag.gov.au/node/93>

[16] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2010), Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Discussion Paper, (20 February 2013) < http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/ag-vet-chemicals/better-regulation-of-ag-vet-chemicals/responses-to-the-discussion-paper>

[17] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2010), Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Discussion Paper, p. 7 (20 February 2013) < http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/ag-vet-chemicals/better-regulation-of-ag-vet-chemicals/responses-to-the-discussion-paper>

[18] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2012), Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendments: Details of Proposed Regulations (20 February 2013) <http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/ag-vet-chemicals/better-regulation-of-ag-vet-chemicals>

[19] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2012), Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendments: Details of Proposed Regulations (20 February 2013) <http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/ag-vet-chemicals/better-regulation-of-ag-vet-chemicals>

[20] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012.

[21] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012.

[22] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012.

[23] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, p. 4.

[24] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, p. 4.

[25] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, p. 4.

[26] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, p. 5.

[27] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, p. 6.

[28] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, pp. 6 - 7.

[29] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012, pp. 7 - 8.

Chapter 3 Issues and Analysis

[1] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 2.

[2] Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Cth) sh 1 cl 28.

[3] Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Cth) sh 1 cl 29.

[4] Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Manual of Requirements and Guidelines, (7 February 2013) <http://www.apvma.gov.au/registration/morag/index.php >.

[5] Hills Orchard Improvement Group Inc, Submission 5, p. 20.

[6] CropLife Australia, Submission 12, p. 7.

[7] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 2, p. 4.

[8] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 2, p. 4.

[9] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 3.

[10] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 29.

[11] Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Cth) sh 1 cl 28.

[12] See: Hills Orchard Improvement Group Inc, Submission 5, p. 20 and Syngenta, Submission 14, p. 2 and CropLife Australia, Submission 12, p. 6.

[13] Syngenta, Submission 14, p. 2.

[14] See for example: Hills Orchard Improvement Group Inc, Submission 5, p. 21.

[15] Syngenta, Submission 14, p. 2.

[16] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2011) Regulation Impact Statement: Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, p. 44.

[17] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 29.

[18] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 2.

[19] WWF-Australia/National Toxics Network, Submission 8, p. 2 and Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 5.

[20] Mr Neville Matthew, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 3.

[21] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 2, p. 1.

[22] Mr Neville Matthew, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 4 and Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 102.

[23] See for example: Australian Forest Products Association, Submission 10, p. 3; National Farmers Federation, Submission 9, p. 2; Accord, Submission 13, p. 4.

[24] Animal Health Alliance, Submission 1, p. 2.

[25] Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 3, p. 2.

[26] Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia, p. 3.

[27] AgForce Queensland, Submission 11, p. 5.

[28] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 2.

[29] Australian Forest Products Association, Submission 10, p. 2.

[30] Hills Orchard Improvement Group Inc, Submission 5, p. 23.

[31] CropLife Australia, Submission 12, p. 5.

[32] Tasmanian Farmers and Growers Association, Submission 6, p. 1.

[33] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 6.

[34] Mr Marc Kelly, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 6.

[35] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 5.

[36] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2011) Regulation Impact Statement: Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, p. 45.

[37] See for example: Australian Forest Products Association, Submission 10, p. 2.

[38] Agforce Queensland, Submission 11, p. 2.

[39] National Farmers Federation, Submission 9, pp. 2-3.

[40] Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia, p. 4.

[41] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 6.

[42] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Annual Report, 2011-12, inside front cover.

[43] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Submission 2, p. 1.

[44] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 6.

[45] See for example: WWF-Australia/National Toxics Network, Submission 8, p. 1.

[46] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, 4 February 2013, Canberra, p. 3.

[47] Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Transcript of Evidence, 4 February 2013, Canberra, p. 8.

[48] Dr Rohan Rainbow, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Transcript of Evidence, 4 February 2013, Canberra, p. 31.

[49] NSW Farmers, Submission 15, p. 2.

[50] Accord, Submission 13, p. 6.

[51] Australian Dairy Industry Council Inc, Submission 4, p. 2.

[52] National Farmers Federation, Submission 9, p. 2.

[53] Animal Health Alliance , Submission 1, p. 1.

[54] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2011) Regulation Impact Statement: Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, pp. 14-40.

[55] Department of Finance and Deregulation, Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (21 February 2013) <http://ris.finance.gov.au/2011/11/29/better-regulation-of-agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-%E2%80%93-regulation-impact-statement-%E2%80%93-department-of-agriculture-fisheries-and-forestry/>

[56] See for example: National Farmers Federation, Submission 9, p. 2.

[57] CropLife Australia, Submission 12, p. 5.

[58] NSW Farmers, Submission 15, p. 2.

[59] Victorian Farmers Federation, Submission 3, p. 2.

[60] CropLife Australia, Submission 12, p. 5.

[61] Ms Kareena Arthy, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Transcript of Evidence, Canberra, p. 2.

[62] Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, 102.

[63] Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Cth) cl 4.

[64] Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Cth) sh 6 cl 33.

[65] Victorian Famers Federation, Submission 3, p. 3.

[66] Australian Dairy Industry Council Inc, Submission 4, p. 1.

Chapter 4 Conclusion

[1] Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Commonwealth, Examination of Legislation in accordance with the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011, Bills Introduced 19 - 29 November 2012 and Legislative Instruments Registered with the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments 17 November 2012 – 4 January 2013 (2013), p. 4.

[2] Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Commonwealth, Examination of Legislation in accordance with the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011, Bills Introduced 19 - 29 November 2012 and Legislative Instruments Registered with the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments 17 November 2012 – 4 January 2013 (2013), p. 4.

Chapter 5 Dissenting Report

[1] Public Hearing, Cossey Croplife, p.24.

[2] page 19: http://www.apvma.gov.au/about/reporting/docs/anao_audit_report_2006.pdf

[3] Public Hearing, Heath WWF, p.17.

[4] Public Hearing, Holdsworth, Animal Health Alliance.

[5] Submission 012, CropLife, Australia, p.2.

[6] Submission 003, Victorian Farmers Federation p4.

[7] Public Hearing , Koval, DAFF p2.

[8] Page 5 http://www.finance.gov.au/deregulation/docs/australian-government-deregulation-agenda.pdf

[9] Public Hearing, Koval DAFF, p.7.

[10] Public Hearing, Cossey Croplife, p.26.

[11] Public Hearing; Cossey; Croplife, p.23.

[12] Public Hearing, Parnell DAFF, p.9.

[13] Public Hearing, Cossey CropLife, p.27.

[14] Public Hearing, Cossey Croplife, p.24-25.

[15] http://pc.gov.au/projects/study/chemicals-plastics/docs/finalreport

[16] Submission 11, AgForce Queensland, p.5.

[17] Public Hearing, McKeon NFF, p14.

[18] Public Hearing, Cossey Croplife, p.23.

[19] Public Hearing, Kidd NSW Farmers, p.13

[20] Public Hearing, Rainbow GRDC, p.31

[21] Submission 014, Syngenta, p