Media Release
APVMA delays hurting farmers when they can least afford it
The most recent performance results of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority raise serious questions of the Regulator’s ability to even meet the minimum standards expected by the nation’s farming and plant science sector and stipulated by law. The results for the December 2025 quarter, that have only just been released, show the APVMA’s performance across all applications continues to fall. Critically, the on-time assessment of new and innovative products and uses has plummeted…
