This consultation closed on 18 October 2024
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The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) invites written submissions on the proposed changes to its fees and charges.
As the APVMA is a corporate Commonwealth Entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the Minister for Finance has made a ‘government policy order that the APVMA must apply the Australian Government’s cost recovery policy and charging framework. The government’s Cost Recovery Guidelines (the CRGs) set out the overarching framework under which the APVMA designs, implements and reviews cost recovered activities provided on behalf of the Australian Government.
Overview
The APVMA is at a pivotal point in its operational and financial journey and without changes, the APVMA will enter a deficit in 2025–26 due to inflation and rising operational costs.
We have developed 3 scenarios for consultation which will ensure that the APVMA can continue to operate effectively and sustainably. Scenario 1 is the APVMA’s preferred option as it accounts for inflation and best aligns with the business cycle by focusing on recovering the actual costs of operations rather than projecting potential future costs.
Going forward, we will move to a yearly review and update cycle, so we can better respond to market conditions and avoid large fee increases. This will mean the APVMA can take a more active role in monitoring and adjusting fees to reflect the real expenses of running the agency.
We need your feedback to ensure the updated cost recovery arrangement balances the need for operational reform, addresses funding deficiencies, and prepares the APVMA to effectively handle future challenges.
Webinar
A recording of our webinar is available below or you can view the Transcript.
Making your submission
Please lodge your submission with a public submission coversheet, which provides options for how your submission will be published.
Electronic submissions to the APVMA are preferred.
Please note: Submissions will be published on the APVMA website unless you have asked for the submission to remain confidential (see public submission coversheet).
Note that all APVMA documents are subject to the access provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and may be required to be released under that Act should a request for access be made.
Note that all submissions received are subject to legislative requirements, including the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Privacy Act 1988 and the Agvet Code.
The closing date for submissions is 5:00 PM, Friday 18 October 2024.
Submissions or requests for further information can be sent to:
Chief Financial Officer
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
GPO BOX 3262
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: +61 2 6770 2400
Email: costrecovery@apvma.gov.au