Footnotes

Chapter 1 - Introduction

[1]        House of Representatives Votes and Proceedings, 28 November 2012, p. 2002.

[2]        Journals of the Senate, 29 November 2012, p. 3480.

[3]        Selection of Bills Committee, Report No. 16 of 2012, Appendices 1 and 2.

[4]        Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Bill 2012, p. 1.           

 Chapter 2 - Background

[1]        Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 32, p. 2.

[2]        Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 32, p. 3.

[3]        Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 32, p. 2.

[4]        Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Bill 2012,
pp 1–2.

[5]        Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Bill 2012,
pp 1–2.

[6]        Explanatory Memorandum, pp 2–8.

[7]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[8]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[9]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[10]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 4.

[11]      Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills, Alert Digest No. 1 of 2013, 6 February 2013; and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, First Report of 2013, February 2013.

[12]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 6.

[13]      Productivity Commission 2008, Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, Research Report, Melbourne, p. III.

[14]      Productivity Commission 2008, Chemicals and Plastics Regulation, Research Report, Melbourne, p. XXV.

[15]      Memorandum of Understanding for Chemicals and Plastics Regulatory Reform, Council of Australian Governments, www.coag.gov.au/node/93, (accessed 4 February 2013).

[16]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Policy Discussion Paper, Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1853973/agvet-chemicals-discussion-paper-191110.pdf (accessed 4 February 2013).

[17]      Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Submission 32, p. 8.

Chapter 3 - Issues

[1]        Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Submission 11, p. 2.

[2]        Mr Michael Tichon, Submission 20, p. 1.

[3]        WWF-Australia and the National Toxics Network, Submission 25, p. 1.           

[4]        Mr Nick Heath, WWF-Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 1.

[5]        Alliance for a Clean Environment, Submission 26, p. 2.

[6]        Australian Forest Products Association, Submission 12, p. 4.

[7]        Mr Gavin Matthew, Australian Forest Products Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 22.

[8]        Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd, Submission 6, p. 1.                 

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

[10]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Regulation Impact Statement, November 2011, p. 11, http://ris.finance.gov.au/files/2011/11/04-Better-Regulation-of-AGVET.pdf (accessed 25 January 2013). 

[11]      WWF-Australia and the National Toxics Network, Submission 25, p. 2.

[12]      The current Code Act [s.161] requires that registrants and approval holders, if they become aware of 'any relevant information in relation to the constituent or in relation to [a] product or of any of its constituents' must provide that information to the APVMA.

[13]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Regulation Impact Statement, November 2011, p. 22, http://ris.finance.gov.au/files/2011/11/04-Better-Regulation-of-AGVET.pdf (accessed 25 January 2013).

[14]      Mr Marc Kelly, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 55.

[15]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Regulation Impact Statement, November 2011, p. 22.

[16]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Regulation Impact Statement, November 2011, p. 22.

[17]      Better Regulation of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, Regulation Impact Statement, November 2011, p. 22.

[18]      WWF-Australia and the National Toxics Network, Submission 25, p. 1.

[19]      Jo Immig, Coordinator, National Toxics Network, A list of Australia's most dangerous pesticides, WWF-NTN, July 2010.

[20]      National Toxics Network, answer to question on notice, (received 12 February 2013).

[21]      CropLife Australia Limited, Submission 16, p. 4

[22]      Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd, Submission 6, p. 7.

[23]      NSW Farmers' Association, Submission 33, Attachment C, p. 7.

[24]      Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Submission 24, p. 4.

[25]      Mr Peter Walsh MLA, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Submission 39, p. 2.

[26]      Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd, Submission 6, p. 11.

[27]      Dr Bruce Twentyman, Australian Veterinary Association Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 33.

[28]      See, for example, Mr Matthew Cossey, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 37.

[29]      Mr Marc Kelly, DAFF, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 55.

[30]      Mr Marc Kelly, DAFF, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 55.

[31]      Mr Marc Kelly, DAFF, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 65.

[32]      Mr Sid Sidebottom MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Second Reading Speech, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, House of Representatives, House of Representatives Hansard, 28 November 2012, pp 13658–13660, http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/chamber/hansardr/50ef4858-02bd-437b-a64f-599769ecfec6/0029/hansard_frag.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf (accessed 20 February 2013).

[33]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 19.

[34]      Save Our Trees, Submission 14, p.1.

[35]      Alliance for a Clean Environment, Submission 26, p. 2.

[36]      CropLife Australia, Submission 16, Attachment C, p. 11.

[37]      WWF-Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p. 3.

[38]      Mr Nick Heath, Committee Transcript, 4 February 2013, p. 2.

[39]      WWF-Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p. 3.

[40]      Ms Joana Immig, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p.3.

[41]      Dr Peter Holdsworth, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 14.

[42]      Explanatory Memorandum, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Bill 2012, p. 1.

[43]      Better regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, Australian Government, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, www.apvma.gov.au/about/work/better_regulation/index.php (accessed 31 January 2013).

[44]      Better regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, Australian Government, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

[45]      Mr Gavin Matthew, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 22.

[46]      Mr Matthew Cossey, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 36.

[47]      Mr Michael Tichon, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 18.

[48]      Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Bill 2012, proposed section 1A.

[49]      Better regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, Australian Government, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Conclusions, p. 46.

[50]      ACCORD Australasia, Submission 17, p. 2.

[51]      Deloitte Access Economics, Review of APVMA Cost Recovery Discussion Paper prepared for CropLife Australia, 16 February 2012, p. 2, Submission 16.

[52]      Australian Government, Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Cost Recovery Impact Statement covering the period 1 July 2013-30 June 2015, p. 26.

[53]      Australian Government, Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Cost Recovery Impact Statement covering the period 1 July 2013-30 June 2015, p. 22.

[54]      Mr Thomas Parnell, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 54.

[55]      Mr David McKeon, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 51.

[56]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 59.

[57]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 1.

[58]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 64.

[59]      Mr Matthew Koval, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 64.

[60]      It should be noted, however, that in a written answer to a question taken on notice, the Department quoted a figure of $2 045 023 for 2014-15, which it identified as the ongoing additional cost of implementing the changes.

[61]      Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Information Sheet, Residues and Minor Crops, www.apvma.gov.au/residues/docs/residues_and_minor_crops_info.pdf (accessed 14 February 2013).

[62]      See, for example, Mr Gavin Mathew, Australian Forest Products Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 22.

[63]      Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Information Sheet, Residues and Minor Crops.

[64]      Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Information Sheet, Residues and Minor Crops.

[65]      Mr Greg Seymour, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 26.

[66]      Mr Gavin Matthew, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 26.

[67]      Mr Matthew Koval, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, pp 66–67.

[68]      Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills, Alert Digest No. 1 of 2013, 6 February 2013, pp 3 and 6. Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, First Report of 2013, February 2013, p. 4.

[69]      Dr Peter Holdsworth, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, pp 11–12.

[70]      Dr Peter Holdsworth, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 12.

[71]      Dr Peter Holdsworth, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 16.

[72]      Mr Reg Kidd, NSW Farmers Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 49.

[73]      Dr John O'Brien, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 13.

[74]      Dr Bruce Twentyman, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 30.

[75]      Mr Neville Matthew, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 61.

Coalition Senators' Dissenting Report

[1]        Mr Matthew Cossey, Chief Executive Officer, CropLife Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 35.

[2]        Mr Reg Kidd, Chair, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Committee, NSW Farmers Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 48.

[3]        Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd, Submission 6, p. 2.

[4]        Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association, Submission 24, p. 1.

[5]        Mr Matt Linnegar, Chief Executive Officer, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 46.

[6]        Mr Matthew Cossey, Chief Executive Officer, CropLife Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 35.

[7]        Mr Marc Kelly, Director, Reform Development and Implementation, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 65; and Majority report paragraph 3.26.

[8]        Mr Marc Kelly, Director, Reform Development and Implementation, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 65; and Majority report paragraph 3.26.

[9]        Mr Tichon, Submission 20, p. 1.

[10]      Mr Dave McKeon, Manager, Rural Affairs, National Farmers Federation, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 52.

[11]      Australian Forest Products Association, Submission 12, p. 2.

[12]      Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd, Submission 6, p. 2.

[13]      Mr Matthew Cossey, Chief Executive Officer, CropLife Australia, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 36.

[14]      Mr Justin Crosby, Policy Director, NSW Farmers Association, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, pp 50–51.

Australian Greens' Minority Report

[1]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p. 2.

[2]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p. 3.

[3]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p. 6.

[4]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p.6

[5]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p.5

[6]        WWF Australia and National Toxic Network, Submission 25, p.5

[7]        Dr John O'Brien, Managing Director, Jurox Pty Ltd, representing the Animal Health Alliance, Committee Hansard, 4 February 2013, p. 13.

[8]        Australian Mushroom Growers Association, Submission 35, p. 2; National Farmers Federation, Submission 31, pp 2–3.