Description of Conduct

On 18 December 2006 Agsafe, on behalf of its members, lodged applications for revocation and substitution.

The substitute authorisations sought by Agsafe relate to its Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct requires persons and premises involved in the storage, handling, transport and distribution of agricultural and veterinary chemicals to be accredited through the industry accreditation program (know as the Guardian Program). The Code of Conduct also provides for the imposition of trading sanctions on businesses that are not accredited under the Guardian Program.

On 6 June 2007 the ACCC issued its final determination which grants authorisation to the Code of Conduct which includes the ability of Agsafe to impose trading sanctions for 3 years.

Applicant(s)

  • Agsafe Limited

Authorisation number(s)

  • A91027
  • A91028
  • A91029
  • A91030

Decisions

Submissions - before draft decision

Document title Date
NSW Department of Primary Industries
SafeWork SA
Applicant to ACCC re Response to Interested Party Submissions
Applicant to ACCC re Provision of Further Information
Department of Environment & Conservation
Department of Health & Human Services - Tasmania
Department of Primary Industries
Department of Human Services
Government of South Australia - Department of Health
Department of the Environment & Water Resources
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
QLD Government - Queensland Transport
WorkSafe Victoria
QLD Government - Primary Industries & Fisheries
CropLife Australia Limited
CFA - Received
Department of Environment & Conservation NSW
Chemical Hazards & Emergency Management Services
EPA Victoria
Department of Health & Ageing - Office of Chemical Safety
Department of Justice Workplace Standards Tasmania
QLD Government - Department of Employment & Industrial Relations
Department of Employment & Workplace Relations
The Veterinary Manufacturers & Distributors Association Inc
QLD Government - Queensland Health
Agsafe Review of Operations Reports 2002 - 2006
Bayer Australia Limited
IHD Pty Ltd
Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority
Applicant to ACCC re Provision of Further Information
National Health and Medical Research Council
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
ACT Health
QLD Government - Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Industry Tourism and Resources
Horsfield Trading
Applicant to ACCC re Code of Conduct
Department of Education, Science and Training
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Guyra Rural Services
Applicant to ACCC re Code of Conduct
Applicant to ACCC re Animal Health Alliance Code of Conduct
Applicant to ACCC re Provision of Further Information
Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd
Fort Dodge Australia Pty Ltd
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Submissions - after draft decision

Document title Date
EPA Victoria
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Applicant to ACCC re Response to Interested Party Submissions
Applicant to ACCC re Response to Pre-decision Conference
South Australia Government - Department of Primary Industries & Resources
Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet
Department of Primary Industries
Department of Environment & Conservation
Department of Primary Industries
Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia Ltd
CFA
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
NSW Department of Environment and Conservation
Applicant to ACCC re Draft Determination
Comcare
National Farmers' Federation
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Australia Government - Comcare
Mr Allan Porter
Mr Allan Blair
Garrards Pty Ltd
CropLife Australia Limited & Animal Health Alliance
CHASM Resources Pty Ltd
David Rose & Elizabeth Hak
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