Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (ADMINISTRATION) ACT 1992 No. 262 of 1992 - SECT 8

8.(1) The NRA, for the purpose of considering any matter, or obtaining
information or advice, relating to the performance of its functions, may
consult with persons, bodies or Governments, including:

   (a)  persons or bodies involved in the industry; and

   (b)  the Commonwealth Government or State Governments or Commonwealth or
        State authorities having functions relating to agricultural or
        veterinary chemicals; and

   (c)  persons (including members of the scientific community) having a
        particular interest in matters associated with the industry; and

   (d)  persons or bodies having a particular interest in the protection of
        the interests of consumers or in the protection of the environment.

(2) The NRA may:

   (a)  pay travel expenses reasonably incurred by a person in connection with
        consultations by the NRA; and

   (b)  subject to written guidelines given to the NRA by the Minister, pay
        expenses (other than travel expenses) reasonably incurred by a body or
        person in connection with consultations by the NRA.