Agriculture, forestry & fishing compliance in Victoria

Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.

On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting

Producers must maintain biosecurity records + immediately report notifiable diseases.

Hold organic certification before claiming 'organic'

Use of 'organic' on food labels requires certification by an accredited certifier under NASAA / ACO.

Dairy Code of Conduct (mandatory)

Mandatory Code governing milk supply agreements between dairy farmers + processors.

Animal Welfare Standards + Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock

National + state-implemented standards for road + rail transport of livestock.

Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) for producers + wholesalers

WET at 29% on wine wholesale value; rebate scheme up to $350K per producer.

Notify ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days

Suppliers must notify the ACCC within 2 days of initiating a voluntary consumer product recall.

Comply with Water Act 2007 (Cwlth) + state water entitlements

Federal Water Act + state water Acts govern water entitlement + use.

Use AgVet chemicals in accordance with the APVMA label + state CUP

Agricultural and veterinary chemicals must be used per the registered label + state Chemical Use Permit conditions.