Senate debates

Wednesday, 1 December 2021

Bills

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019; In Committee

11:47 am

Photo of Peter Whish-WilsonPeter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

[by video link] I understand this is designed to assist the APVMA's CEO. But what's the point of appointing a board with various levels of expertise if the minister can still direct it—for example, in relation to its strategic direction, its operational performance, its risk management framework and its accountability? Will decisions of this board be made public? And will there be transparency around what it advises the minister?

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