Outcomes and planned performance

Section 2: Outcomes and planned performance

2.1 Outcomes and performance information

Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Agencies deliver programs which are the Government actions taken to deliver the stated outcomes. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.

Each outcome is described below together with its related programs, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the APVMA in achieving government outcomes.

Outcome 1 Strategy

The role of the APVMA is to independently evaluate the safety and performance of pesticides and veterinary medicines intended for sale, ensuring that the health and safety of people, animals and crops, the environment and trade are protected. All registered products must be shown to work and be safe for people and the environment. Registered products must also not unduly jeopardise Australia’s trade with other nations.

To ensure that only those products that meet the APVMA’s requirements are actually supplied, the APVMA constantly monitors the market for compliance. The APVMA also reviews registered chemicals products to ensure that they continue to meet contemporary standards.

Outcome 1 Budgeted Expenses and Resources

Table 2.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for outcome 1 by program.

Contributions to Outcome 1

Program 1.1: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Program objective

The following have been identified as the APVMA’s objectives for the next three years:

• Promote confidence through consistent, predictable and transparent decision-making
• Communicate clearly how our regulatory activities protect people, the environment and trade
• Enhance regulatory efficiency through engagement with other government agencies
• Enhance the capability of our people and our systems.

Program expenses

Program 1.1 Deliverables

The APVMA aims to deliver an efficient and effective system of regulation of pesticides and veterinary medicines by:

• using robust risk based methods to scientifically evaluate pesticides and veterinary medicines used in Australia
• keeping all our stakeholders informed of regulatory matters and consider their views
• reviewing existing chemicals to ensure contemporary standards are met
• seeking and using stakeholder feedback to inform regulatory activities
• requiring and monitoring compliance with legislative requirements to maintain confidence in the regulatory framework
• identifying and managing emerging regulatory issues.

Program 1.1 Key Performance Indicators

In developing these key performance indicators it has been assumed that the functions and powers of the APVMA will remain largely unchanged.

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