List of recommendations
Recommendation 1
2.65 The
committee recommends that all relevant Commonwealth, state and territory
agencies be encouraged to cooperate to better convey their respective roles and
responsibilities in relation to the regulation of agvet chemicals to
stakeholders.
Recommendation 2
2.66 The
committee recommends that all relevant Commonwealth, state and territory
agencies be encouraged to undertake a collaborative communications program
which clearly and simply communicates their respective roles and
responsibilities in relation to the regulation of agvet chemicals to
stakeholders.
Recommendation 3
2.67 The
committee recommends that the Commonwealth, state and territory governments
review arrangements, legislation and regulations relating to agvet chemicals,
with the aim of simplifying and streamlining, but not weakening, the regulation
of agvet chemicals, and providing greater certainty and transparency to
stakeholders.
Recommendation 4
4.94 The
committee recommends that the maximum twelve month transition period allowed
under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 be
initiated by the APVMA, that fenthion be permitted for sale during the first
half of that period, and that the APVMA allow fenthion to be used during the
full transition period, subject to appropriate 'conditions of use'.
Recommendation 5
4.102 The
committee recommends that state and territory governments consider developing
legislation which enables relevant authorities to compel landowners to manage
their properties to an acceptable standard that does not pose a biosecurity
risk to neighbouring properties and surrounding regions.
Recommendation 6
4.103 The
committee recommends that, when undertaking its review of the National Fruit
Fly Strategy, the Advisory Committee take into consideration the following
important issues:
- abandoned orchards;
- encouraging community
involvement in fruit fly management;
- ways of providing
funding for local government initiatives (in relation to fruit fly management);
and
- the value of conducting
research into minor use programs.
Recommendation 7
4.104 The
committee recommends that the findings of the National Fruit Fly Strategy
Advisory Committee be considered by government in a timely fashion, to allow
the implementation phase to go ahead without delay.
Recommendation 8
4.105 The
committee recommends that, following the National Fruit Fly Strategy Advisory
Committee's review, the Commonwealth Government provide adequate ongoing
funding – and seek matching funds from states, territories and industry – to
promote an immediate implementation of the Strategy.
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