Proposal to change agricultural product approvals
The Bill would change approval, reassessment, participation, compliance, and emergency processes for agricultural and horticultural products.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill
What's changing
- Approval and reassessment applications would be made simpler.
- Regulatory processes would aim to provide more certainty and transparency.
- Public participation, compliance, enforcement, and emergency processes would be improved.
Who's affected
Farmers, growers, businesses, people involved with hazardous substances or new organisms, and affected communities could be affected.
When
This is a proposal still being examined or debated in Parliament, and no start date is stated.
Background
The government says the bill would improve access to agricultural and horticultural products while continuing to manage risks to people, communities, and the environment. The Primary Production Committee recommends that Parliament pass the bill and unanimously supports its proposed amendments.