Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has confirmed Ross Carter will continue as Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports for 12 months.
"The Inspector-General will promote continual improvements in the regulatory practice, performance and culture of the live export regulator," Minister McKenzie said.
"This is about building an effective regulatory culture that stands the test of time and assures the welfare of livestock across the export supply chain.
"It is another step in assuring the community, trading partners and industry that the regulatory system is functioning as intended by Government.
"An external, independent Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports was a recommendation of the 2018 Moss Review.
"Australians and the industry must be confident in the independent live export regulator. The work of the Inspector-General will go toward achieving this.
"Mr Carter has more than 30 years of experience in the design and implementation of policy and regulation. As Inspector-General he provides a further layer of assurance over Australia's livestock export system."
In March 2019 Mr Carter took on the role as Interim Inspector-General pending the passage of the legislation establishing the position.
The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Act 2019 commenced 3 October 2019. The legislation establishes the Inspector-General as an independent statutory officer and provides them with wide-ranging
Mr Carter has consulted widely with a range of stakeholders, developing a comprehensive review.
His first review, on monitoring and reporting during livestock export voyages, is expected to be completed by early 2020.
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