Inquiry into ‘private urination matter’ at pesticides regulator uncovers additional misconduct allegations

Agriculture minister has referred serious allegations of misconduct at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to police

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Police have been called in to investigate the government’s pesticides regulator after a review of its work culture found further allegations of misconduct.

An independent investigation was launched in November into the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) after a Senate committee heard allegations that a senior public servant urinated on his colleagues.

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