'Betrayed': Farmers Facing Fresh Doubts as Paraquat Back in Canberra's Crosshairs

'Betrayed': farmers facing fresh doubts as paraquat back in Canberra's crosshairs

A critical agricultural chemical's future is debated as a Senate inquiry challenges the APVMA's recent 30-year paraquat review. Understand the concerns.

Senate inquiry will scrutinse APVMA decision to allow paraquat use

Independent Senator David Pocock has used support from the Greens and the Coalition to launch an inquiry into the regulator's decision to allow the continued use of the controversial weedkiller.

Senate paraquat inquiry risks undermining independent regulator: GPA

Grain Producers Australia questions the Senate’s decision to launch an inquiry into the continued use and regulation of paraquat less than three months after the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority completed its extensive scientific review of the chemical.