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Senator McCARTHY (Northern Territory—Minister for Indigenous Australians) (14:49): Senator Thorpe, the Australian government acknowledge issues raised in the reviews, and we are taking action to make sure the APVMA is a strong independent regulator with a clear understanding of its role and responsibilities. Throughout that reform process, the APVMA will continue to use the full suite of its regulatory powers to promptly finalise longstanding chemical reviews.