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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference comprise the text of the Bill and without limiting the scope of these Terms of Reference, the Committee has resolved to target a number of key areas for consideration:

1. Initial assessment and registration processes (Schedule No. 1 of the Bill), including:

   a. Factors that affect efficient regulation, including the risk assessment process;

2. Re-approval and re-registration of agricultural and veterinary chemicals (Schedule No.2 of the Bill), including:

   a. The need for re-approval/and re-registration;

   b. The process and practical effects (including the financial impacts) for all stakeholders including the regulator;

3. International comparisons and trade issues, including the effect on small companies; and

    

4. Consultation processes and outcomes:

   a. Including intergovernmental consultations.

    

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