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๐Ÿ“œ Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2001

Assented toLCBill 1429 May 2001

This bill amends the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Western Australia) Act 1995 to align Western Australian legislation with Commonwealth administrative laws regarding agricultural and veterinary chemicals. It clarifies the functions and powers of Commonwealth authorities and officers, aiming for uniform administration of Agvet Codes across jurisdictions.

Impact

Farmers, veterinary professionals, and chemical manufacturers/suppliers will be affected by the changes in regulations and administrative processes. The changes aim to ensure consistent application of Agvet Codes across Australia.

Key Changes

["Applies Commonwealth administrative laws to WA's Agvet Code.", "Confers functions and powers on Commonwealth officers and authorities.", "Repeals Part 6 of the original Act."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC29 May 2001
  2. LC Second Reading AgreedLC1 Aug 2001
  3. LC Third ReadingLC1 Aug 2001
  4. LA Second Reading MovedLA2 Aug 2001
  5. LA Second Reading AgreedLA18 Oct 2001
  6. LA AmendedLA18 Oct 2001
  7. LA Consideration in DetailLA18 Oct 2001
  8. LA Third ReadingLA25 Oct 2001
Affected Sectors
agriculture

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