Management of Use of Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
State and territory governments are responsible for controlling the use of pesticides and veterinary medicines beyond the point of retail sale. In some states, more than one agency is involved.
Once a registered chemical product is sold or supplied to an end-user, it controlled by state and territory legislation through legislative initiatives, codes of practice manuals, or standard operating procedures.
The following government agencies are responsible for managing the use of pesticides and veterinary medicines in each state and territory.
| State/territory | Agency responsible | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water (external site) | Mr David Power Assistant Manager Environment Protection Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water P: 02 6207 5311 E: david.power@act.gov.au |
| New South Wales | Office of Environment and Heritage (external site) | Mr Andy Hawkins Manager Chemicals Regulations Hazardous Incidents and Emergency Response Branch Environment Protection and Regulation Group NSW Environment Protection Authority PO Box A290 Sydney South NSW 1232 P: 02 9995 5793 E: chemicalstechnicalpolicy@environment.nsw.gov.au |
| NSW Department of Primary Industries (external site) |
Mr Lee Cook Veterinary Officer Biosecurity Business and Legislation Environment Protection and Regulation Group NSW Department of Primary Industries Locked Bag 21 ORANGE NSW 2800 P: 02 6391 3722 E: nswchemical.coordinator@industry.nsw.gov.au |
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| Northern Territory | Department of Resources – Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources (Chemical Services) (external site) | Coordinator, Chemical Services Section Biosecurity and Product Integrity Department of Resources NT GPO Box 3000 DARWIN NT 0801 P: 08 8999 2273 E: chemicals.coordinator@nt.gov.au |
| Queensland | Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (external site) | Mr Russel Scholl Principal Policy Officer Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity Biosecurity Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation GPO Box 46 BRISBANE QLD 4001 P: 07 3239 3944 M: 0418 197 907 E: statecoordinator@deedi.qld.gov.au |
| South Australia | Primary Industries and Resources SA (external site) | Mr John Kassebaum Manager – Rural Chemicals Policy Strategy and Policy Biosecurity SA GPO Box 1671 ADELAIDE SA 5001 P: 08 8207 7962 M: 0401 145 998 E: John.kassebaum@sa.gov.au |
| Tasmania | Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (external site) | Mr Stuart Bowman Chemical Coordinator Department of Primary Industries, Parks Water & Environment PO Box 46 KINGS MEADOWS TAS 7249 P: 03 6336 5462 M: 0408 365 461 E: state.coordinator@dpipwe.tas.gov.au |
| Victoria | Department of Primary Industries (Chemical Standards Branch) (external site) | Ms Sue Duncan Senior Policy Officer - Chemicals Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity Department of Primary Industries, Victoria PO Box 103 GEELONG VIC 3220 P: 03 5226 4734 M: 0419 576 259 E: sue.duncan@dpi.vic.gov.au |
| Western Australia | Department of Agriculture and Food (external site) | Mr Chris Sharpe Chemical Coordinator Chemical Services Department of Agriculture & Food Western Australia Locked Bag No.4 Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Ph: 08 9368 3815 M: 0427 193 838 E: waagvetchemicalcoordinator@agric.wa.gov.au |
| WA Health (external site) |
Dr Martin Matisons Principal Toxicologist Environment Health Hazards Unit Department of Health WA PO Box 8172 Perth Business Centre WA 6849 Ph: (08) 9388 4946 E: ehinfo@health.wa.gov.au |
Last updated on
23 April, 2012