A review of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority found serious allegations of workplace culture and poor governance
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The board chair and CEO of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemical regulator have resigned, as an independent review found “serious and systemic issues” within the organisation.
The federal minister for agriculture, Murray Watt, said the government would take “firm action” to ensure the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) integrity after the review’s findings.
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