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Pesticides Regulation 2009

The Pesticides Regulation 2009 commenced on 1 September 2009, replacing the Pesticides Regulation 1995.

The 2009 Regulation brought in only minor changes that streamline the Regulation's operation and improve its wording and layout to simplify compliance. More information is available in the frequently asked questions (09154pestregfaqs.pdf; 28 kB) and the Regulatory Impact Statement for the draft Regulation (09131pestris.pdf; 822 kB) which was exhibited for six weeks in early 2009.

As well as publicly exhibiting the Regulatory Impact Statement, DECCW undertook targeted consultation with key business and community stakeholders. Following consultation, additional minor wording changes were made to the final Regulation to clarify the meaning of several provisions (affecting the training and record-keeping small-use exemption, record keeping by aerial applicators, references to Commonwealth aviation legislation and the definition of ground injection of pesticides).