Dr Parker brings with him experience to the APVMA as a qualified veterinarian and former farmer with extensive experience in a range of private and government sector roles.

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Luke Hartsuyker, today announced the appointment.

 “Dr Parker is putting in place measures to improve APVMA’s performance, which will result in improved access to agricultural and veterinary chemicals for Australia’s farmers,” Minister Hartsuyker said. 

“Dr Parker will provide new leadership and ideas for Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemical regulator,” he said.

“He will continue his work delivering the relocation of the APVMA to Armidale, helping build a Centre of Agricultural Excellence at the University of New England.”