The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has met with key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming review of our cost recovery structure, including our fees and levies.
APVMA Acting CEO Dr Melissa McEwen met with industry stakeholders to open consultation and hear their perspectives.
"The APVMA is nearly 100% cost recovered, meaning we rely on fees and levies to fund our operations. Adequate fees from industry ensure the smooth operation of the APVMA, without unduly impacting the Australian taxpayer. I look forward to engaging with industry and community representatives in good faith on our fee structure," Dr McEwen said.
"We work tirelessly to ensure that Australia can have confidence in the safety of our agricultural sector. The APVMA has not increased our fees since 2020, and costs have risen significantly due to biosecurity incursions and inflation."
The APVMA is the independent regulator responsible for assessing and registering agricultural and veterinary chemicals. As an internationally trusted regulator we play a critical role in managing plant and animal pests and diseases. The APVMA uses a scientific, evidence-based approach and aligns our regulatory efforts with the risks posed by each product or chemical.
A summary of the meeting is available on our website.
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APVMA Media
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