The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has met with key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming review of its cost recovery structure, including our fees and levies.

APVMA acting chief executive Dr Melissa McEwen has met with industry stakeholders to open consultation and hear their perspectives.

"The APVMA is nearly 100 per cent cost recovered, meaning we rely on fees and levies to fund our operations,” Dr McEwen says.

“Adequate fees from industry ensure the smooth operation of the APVMA, without unduly impacting the Australian taxpayer, she says.

“I look forward to engaging with industry and community representatives in good faith on our fee structure.

"We work tirelessly to ensure Australia can have confidence in the safety of our agricultural sector. The APVMA has not increased our fees since 2020, and costs have risen significantly due to biosecurity incursions and inflation."

APVMA is the independent regulator responsible for assessing and registering agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

As an internationally trusted regulator it plays a critical role in managing plant and animal pests and diseases using a scientific, evidence-based approach and aligning its regulatory efforts with the risks posed by each product or chemical.