MI Legislation: Powers, obligations, etc

Question 1

Regulatory powers of AQ Official Assessors

Answer 1

Inspect - APA93(1)a
Condemn - APA93(1)c
Operations - APA93(1)b
Non-compliance APR241
Retain - APA 93(1)b
Incise - APA93(1)a
Gather - APA93(1)a

Question 2

Obligations of AQ Official Assessors

Answer 2

1. Obliged to follow the directives/orders of the Director General (for MPI)
2. Report Uncorrected Non-compliance
3. Report Animal Welfare issues
4. Report Harassment

Question 3

Objectives of the Animal Products Act 1999

Answer 3

1. Minimise and manage risks to human or animal health
2. Faciliate Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMARS)

Question 4

3 Acts relevant to Meat Inspection

Answer 4

1. Animal Products Act (APA) 1999
2. State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act 1986
3. Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSWA) 2015

Question 5

Who administers the 3 Acts relevant to Meat Inspection

Answer 5

APA = MPI
SOE = Treasury
HSWA = WorkSafe