❓ Hon Jim Chown asks about the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's position on glyphosate use in broadacre farming. The Minister deflects, highlighting the APVMA's regulatory role and ongoing monitoring of glyphosate safety.
AnsweredQoN 696Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY
INDUSTRIES AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — GLYPHOSATE
696. Hon JIM CHOWN to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
What is the Department of Primary
Industries and Regional Development's position regarding the ongoing
use of glyphosate in modern broadacre farming systems?
INDUSTRIES AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — GLYPHOSATE
696. Hon JIM CHOWN to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
What is the Department of Primary
Industries and Regional Development's position regarding the ongoing
use of glyphosate in modern broadacre farming systems?
AnswerView source ↗
Would the member like to drink a glass
for us! I thank the member for the question.
The Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority is the national independent statutory authority
with regulatory responsibility for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. It
determines whether a chemical is safe for users, consumers, the environment and
trade before it is registered for use in Australia. It is also responsible for
determining label requirements. The APVMA is aware of current reports and
developments relating to the use of glyphosate. It is closely monitoring and
considering any new scientific information associated with the safety and
effectiveness of glyphosate. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development works within the legal regime described above.
for us! I thank the member for the question.
The Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority is the national independent statutory authority
with regulatory responsibility for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. It
determines whether a chemical is safe for users, consumers, the environment and
trade before it is registered for use in Australia. It is also responsible for
determining label requirements. The APVMA is aware of current reports and
developments relating to the use of glyphosate. It is closely monitoring and
considering any new scientific information associated with the safety and
effectiveness of glyphosate. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development works within the legal regime described above.
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