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Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics

APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 15, 2023

It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.

Posted inAgriculture, Armidale

APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete

blankby Tom PleveyFebruary 13, 2023

The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.

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APVMA “private urination” referred to police

blankby Tom PleveyFebruary 10, 2023

Police will be brought into investigate the behaviour of staff of an Armidale based federal government agency following claims a staff member was urinated on.

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