Ministerial Statement of Expectations

Ministerial Statements of Expectations are issued by the responsible Minister to regulators within their portfolios. They provide greater clarity about government policies and objectives relevant to the regulator, in line with its statutory objectives. A Statement of Expectations also outlines the priorities the Minister expects the regulator to observe in conducting its operations. 

Ministerial Statement of Expectation 2025

Regulator Statement of Intent

The APVMA responds the Ministerial Statement of Expectations with a Regulator Statement of Intent. The Statement of Intent outlines how the APVMA will deliver on the Minister's expectations.

Regulator Statement of Intent 2025

Ministerial Directions

The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 empowers the Minister to issue written directions to the APVMA or the APVMA Board concerning the performance of functions or the exercise of powers, and such directions must be complied with.

Ministerial Direction on Chemical Reviews 2023

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