If you are unsatisfied with a decision made by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) under the Agvet Code you may be able to seek internal review of the decision within 42 days from the date that the original decision was made. Alternatively, you may be able to apply for review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) within 28 days from the day after the day on which the decision is notified to the applicant. ART review may also be available with respect to decisions made by the APVMA after a process of internal review.

Renewal of registration

In relation to applications for the renewal of registration you can only seek internal review, or make an application to the ART seeking a review, of our decision to refuse:

  • to accept a late application
  • to waive or remit whole or a part of a fee.

Changing a holder or nominated agent

In relation to applications made to change the holder, or to propose or change a nominated agent, you can seek internal review, or make an application to the ART seeking a review, of our decision to refuse:

  • the application
  • to waive or remit whole or a part of a fee.

Certificates for exporting agricultural and veterinary chemical product

If we make a decision to refuse a request for a Certificate of Export, you can make an application to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) seeking a review of that decision.