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Agricultural Practices Board
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Details as at:
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Tue, 24 November 2009
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Portfolio : |
Agriculture and Food |
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Board Type : |
Quasi Judicial/Appeal/Complaints Authorities |
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Function: |
To mediate and hear disputes concerning normal farm practices |
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Created by: |
Agricultural Practices (Disputes) Act 1995 |
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Agricultural Practices (Disputes) Act 1995 |
| Act section: |
Part 2 Division 1 Section 7 |
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Creation date: |
Wed, 07 Aug 1996 |
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Plan to terminate: |
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Terminated: |
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| Appointment: |
Minister |
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Statutory Requirements: |
To consist of a Chairperson and 6 persons appointed, in writing, by the Minister, of whom: (a) 2 shall be selected from a panel of names submitted to the Minister by farm lobby organizations, the assistance of which has been sought by the Minister, as persons who have relevant knowledge of agricultural practices; (b) 2 shall be persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, have relevant experience in relation to environmental matters; and (c) 2 shall be selected by the Minister as persons to represent the interests of the public, preferably at the local government level. The Minister may appoint, in respect of each category of persons appointed under the respective paragraphs of subclause (1), a person to be the deputy of the members in that category.
Functions - Part 2 Division 2 Section 11
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Requirements: |
Subject to the Act, a member holds office for such period not exceeding 3 years as is specified in the instrument of appointment, and is eligible for reappointment. |
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Meeting frequency: |
As Required |
Annual report:
Yes |
Ombudsman Juris:
Yes |
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Contact details |
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Contact: |
Chairperson, Agricultural Practices Board |
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Address: |
Department of Agriculture
PO Box 483
NORTHAM 6401 |
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Telephone/Fax: |
9690 2000 / 9622 1902 |
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Web site: |
www.agric.wa.gov.au |
