Roles and responsibilities

APVMA Board

Our Board, as our governing body, is responsible for deciding the objectives, strategies and policies we follow, and ensuring that we perform our functions in a proper, efficient and effective manner. It is established by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 and is the Accountable Authority for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

APVMA Executive

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Scott Hansen

Chief Operating Officer: Mr Wayne Terpstra

  • Engagement and Communications
  • Finance and Procurement
  • ICT and Business Technology
  • People and Culture
  • Strategy and Governance

Executive Director, Registration Management: Dr Maria Trainer

  • MQL and Assurance
  • Permits and Minor Use
  • Pesticides
  • Pre-evaluation and Quality
  • Veterinary Medicines

Executive Director, Risk Assessment Capability: Dr Sheila Logan

  • Chemical Review
  • Chemistry and Manufacturing
  • Efficacy and Safety
  • Environment
  • Human Health
  • Residues and Trade

Executive General Counsel: Mr Kilifoti Eteuati

  • Board Secretary
  • Compliance Operations
  • Legal Services
  • Records and Knowledge Management
  • Reform

APVMA organisational chart

The APVMA organisational chart is also available in PDF format. 

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