Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
On 6 November 2015, the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources announced new streamlined arrangements for Australian exporters of live animals. Under the approved arrangements scheme, exporters with an approved arrangement and a good compliance record will be subject to a streamlined verification process which will result in a reduction in the amount of paperwork and inspection of the animals prior to export. The arrangements will focus more time and resources on those exporters that do not have a good history of meeting the necessary standards. The welfare of animals in importing countries is governed by the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) which has not been altered under the approved arrangements scheme. The Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) has assessed the RIS prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources as compliant with the Government’s RIS requirements and consistent with best practice. The RIS estimates the average annual regulatory cost saving at $1.2 million per annum. The OBPR has agreed to the regulatory cost saving.
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- Approved Arrangements for Livestock Export RIS - Deputy Secretary Certification Letter [ 150KB]
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