CEO change with APVMA relocation at “critical stage”

Colin Bettles
Updated May 18 2017 - 3:36pm, first published 2:00pm
ANIMAL Medicines Australia (AMA) Executive Director Ben Stapley is not against the APVMA relocation - but is wanting to manage risks and capture reform opportunities.
ANIMAL Medicines Australia (AMA) Executive Director Ben Stapley is not against the APVMA relocation - but is wanting to manage risks and capture reform opportunities.

ANIMAL Medicines Australia (AMA) Executive Director Ben Stapley says the appointment of Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) acting CEO Dr Chris Parker comes at a critical juncture in the national farm chemical regulator’s transition from Canberra to Armidale in northern NSW.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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