Reporting Chemical Spray Drift in lutruwita/Tasmania
Chemicals are widely used to control weeds and pests on farms and in forestry operations throughout Tasmania. Concerns are increasing about adverse effects and environmental consequences of chemical spraying.
This factsheet provides information about how chemical spraying is regulated in lutruwita/Tasmania, how to make a report if you have been impacted by spray drift, and who to report it to.
Summary
Key takeaways
Chemical spraying is primarily regulated in lutruwita/Tasmania by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1995 (Act). The Act establishes the Agricultural, Silvicultural and Veterinary Chemicals (ASCHEM) Council. The ASCHEM Council has developed a number of compulsory and enforceable codes of practices for chemical users.
If you believe you have been affected by chemical spray drift you can make a complaint to the Department of National Resources and Environment’s Agvet Chemicals Program team
Key actions
Visit: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania Agvet Chemicals Program website to access copies of the Codes of Practice and other information
Read: EDO Factsheet – Reporting Pollution in lutruwita/Tasmania
