Reference: CQ10-12 3 June 2013 Dear ACDC Licensing Recommendation On Tuesday 16 th October 2012, inspectors from Biosecurity Queensland met with you and conducted a record of interview at the Emerald DAFF office. During this interview you indicated that you conducted contract spraying of herbicides for AA Company Pty Ltd, on the property Goonoo. A search of our database indicates that you do not hold any current licenses to conduct such chemical applications in Queensland. In Queensland the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 (ACDC Act). The ACDC Act controls ground distribution of herbicides from ground equipment and aerial distribution of agricultural chemicals from aircraft. Ground distribution of herbicides requires the dual licensing of both persons who operate ground equipment and the contractors who carry on the business of ground distribution, or direct or authorise ground equipment to be used by licensed spray operators for the application of herbicides. Under section 39(2) of the ACDC Act, the business is required to have a Ground Distribution Contractor Licence and employees who apply the chemicals and are not supervised during the entire application, require a Commercial Operators Licence. I wish to advise that it is an offence under the ACDC Act to apply herbicides with motorised ground equipment on land that is not owned by the individual or a close relative, without the appropriate licences. Offences of this nature may incur penalties up $2200. PO Box 23 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road Kingaroy Queensland 4610 Australia Business Centre 13 25 23 Website www.daff.qld.gov.au ABN 24 830 236 406 sch4p4( 6) Personal information sch4p4( 6) Personal information RTI DL RELEASE - DAF 13-264 FILE A 1 of 23
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
ACDC Licensing Recommendation
On Tuesday 16th October 2012, inspectors from Biosecurity Queensland met with you and conducted a record of interview at the Emerald DAFF office. During this interview you indicated that you conducted contract spraying of herbicides for AA Company Pty Ltd, on the property Goonoo. A search of our database indicates that you do not hold any current licenses to conduct such chemical applications in Queensland.
In Queensland the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 (ACDC Act). The ACDC Act controls ground distribution of herbicides from ground equipment and aerial distribution of agricultural chemicals from aircraft.
Ground distribution of herbicides requires the dual licensing of both persons who operate ground equipment and the contractors who carry on the business of ground distribution, or direct or authorise ground equipment to be used by licensed spray operators for the application of herbicides.
Under section 39(2) of the ACDC Act, the business is required to have a Ground Distribution Contractor Licence and employees who apply the chemicals and are not supervised during the entire application, require a Commercial Operators Licence. I wish to advise that it is an offence under the ACDC Act to apply herbicides with motorised ground equipment on land that is not owned by the individual or a close relative, without the appropriate licences. Offences of this nature may incur penalties up $2200.
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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It is recommended that you ensure your business and any employees conducting ground distribution of herbicides hold the appropriate licenses. For information on how to apply for an ACDC licence, please refer to our website http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_4886.htm .
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me on telephone 07 4160 0709 or email [email protected]
Yours sincerely
Michael BenhamSenior Crop Protection OfficerBiosecurity Queensland
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Dear
Records of Spray Applications
On 6th September 2012, inspectors from Biosecurity Queensland visited your property as part of an investigation into alleged spray drift and made enquiries in relation to spray applications of herbicides. It was identified that your business does not make or keep records of chemical applications.
Biosecurity Queensland promotes the responsible use of agricultural chemicals, compliance with label instructions and encourages best practices which includes the making and keeping of detailed records. Please be aware that some chemical labels may require the user to make and keep records of use for a period of time.
The making and keeping of accurate spray records is a valuable exercise to demonstrate best practice and compliance with labels. Biosecurity Queensland is happy to provide assistance to chemical users about record keeping, spraying best practice and weather conditions for spraying. Information on chemical use can be found on our website http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_4887.htm .
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Janes on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
Yours sincerely
Michael BenhamSenior Crop Protection OfficerBiosecurity Queensland
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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3 June 2013
Investigation into Complaint of Spray Drift
On 16th July 2012, damage to your chickpea crop from an alleged incident of spray drift was reported. An investigation was commenced by Biosecurity Queensland and subsequent enquiries were conducted into this matter.
The investigation has been completed and at this stage the Department will not be commencing any proceedings for offences under the Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act 1988.
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Benham on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
Investigation into Complaint of Spray Drift
On 18th July 2012, you reported damage to a chickpea crop from an alleged incident of spray drift. An investigation was commenced by Biosecurity Queensland and subsequent enquiries were conducted into this matter.
The investigation has been completed and at this stage the Department will not be commencing any proceedings for offences under the Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act 1988.
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Benham on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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From: Haapakoski, Hellen [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 10:47 AMTo: Corcoran, SarahSubject: heads up huge spray drift issue
Due By: Monday, 5 December 8907 6:42 PM
Hi SarahJust a quick email to say we have had a compliant come in about a huge spray drift event that has affect 3 farms of young wheat,equally 2000 acres in Gindie. The COMPLIANT Michelle is inMackay and travelling back to Emerald to do a property visit tomorrow. We will involve Mick in compliance straight up as theCOMPLIANT will want to take this all the way. The first event was dealt with by Michael and Mary and as yet we do not know if itis the same POI or someone else. We are currently gathering evidence.
Maroochy Research Facility, 47 Mayers RoadPOBox 5083 SCMC Nambour Q 4560Tel 5453 5977, mobwww.biosecurity.qld.gov.au Call centre 13 25 23
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
ACDC Licensing Recommendation
On Tuesday 16th October 2012, inspectors from Biosecurity Queensland met with you and conducted a record of interview at the Emerald DAFF office. During this interview you indicated that you conducted contract spraying of herbicides for AA Company Pty Ltd, on the property Goonoo. A search of our database indicates that you do not hold any current licenses to conduct such chemical applications in Queensland.
In Queensland the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 (ACDC Act). The ACDC Act controls ground distribution of herbicides from ground equipment and aerial distribution of agricultural chemicals from aircraft.
Ground distribution of herbicides requires the dual licensing of both persons who operate ground equipment and the contractors who carry on the business of ground distribution, or direct or authorise ground equipment to be used by licensed spray operators for the application of herbicides.
Under section 39(2) of the ACDC Act, the business is required to have a Ground Distribution Contractor Licence and employees who apply the chemicals and are not supervised during the entire application, require a Commercial Operators Licence. I wish to advise that it is an offence under the ACDC Act to apply herbicides with motorised ground equipment on land that is not owned by the individual or a close relative, without the appropriate licences. Offences of this nature may incur penalties up $2200.
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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It is recommended that you ensure your business and any employees conducting ground distribution of herbicides hold the appropriate licenses. For information on how to apply for an ACDC licence, please refer to our website http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_4886.htm .
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me on telephone 07 4160 0709 or email [email protected]
Yours sincerely
Michael BenhamSenior Crop Protection OfficerBiosecurity Queensland
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Page 2 of 2
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
Records of Spray Applications
On 6th September 2012, inspectors from Biosecurity Queensland visited your property as part of an investigation into alleged spray drift and made enquiries in relation to spray applications of herbicides. It was identified that your business does not make or keep records of chemical applications.
Biosecurity Queensland promotes the responsible use of agricultural chemicals, compliance with label instructions and encourages best practices which includes the making and keeping of detailed records. Please be aware that some chemical labels may require the user to make and keep records of use for a period of time.
The making and keeping of accurate spray records is a valuable exercise to demonstrate best practice and compliance with labels. Biosecurity Queensland is happy to provide assistance to chemical users about record keeping, spraying best practice and weather conditions for spraying. Information on chemical use can be found on our website http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_4887.htm .
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Janes on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
Yours sincerely
Michael BenhamSenior Crop Protection OfficerBiosecurity Queensland
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
Investigation into Complaint of Spray Drift
On 16th July 2012, damage to your chickpea crop from an alleged incident of spray drift was reported. An investigation was commenced by Biosecurity Queensland and subsequent enquiries were conducted into this matter.
The investigation has been completed and at this stage the Department will not be commencing any proceedings for offences under the Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act 1988.
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Benham on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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Reference: CQ10-12
3 June 2013
Dear
Investigation into Complaint of Spray Drift
On 18th July 2012, you reported damage to a chickpea crop from an alleged incident of spray drift. An investigation was commenced by Biosecurity Queensland and subsequent enquiries were conducted into this matter.
The investigation has been completed and at this stage the Department will not be commencing any proceedings for offences under the Chemical Usage (Agricultural & Veterinary) Control Act 1988.
If you require any further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Benham on telephone 07 4983 7405 or email [email protected] .
PO Box 23214 Kingaroy-Cooyar RoadKingaroyQueensland 4610 AustraliaBusiness Centre 13 25 23Website www.daff.qld.gov.auABN 24 830 236 406
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From: Corcoran, Sarah [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 2:37 PMTo: Haapakoski, HellenSubject: RE: regards heads up huge spray drift issue
Thanks Hellen.
but let me know if there is anything you need.
Cheers,Sarah
From: Haapakoski, Hellen Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 10:47 AMTo: Corcoran, SarahSubject: heads up huge spray drift issue
Hi SarahJust a quick email to say we have had a compliant come in about a huge spray drift event that has affect 3 farms of young wheat,equally 2000 acres in Gindie. The COMPLIANT Michelle is inMackay and travelling back to Emerald to do a property visit tomorrow. We will involve Mick in compliance straight up as theCOMPLIANT will want to take this all the way. The first event was dealt with by Michael and Mary and as yet we do not know if itis the same POI or someone else. We are currently gathering evidence.
Maroochy Research Facility, 47 Mayers RoadPOBox 5083 SCMC Nambour Q 4560Tel 5453 5977, mobwww.biosecurity.qld.gov.au Call centre 13 25 23
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From: Haapakoski, Hellen [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 2:51 PMTo: Corcoran, SarahSubject: RE: heads up huge spray drift issue
Due By: Monday, 5 December 8907 6:42 PM
Michelle has Michaels & Mary’s info so she should be well prepared. Mick Richardson went out with Michael during it so he will bevaluable for Michelle.Sadly Michael thought in his report this area would be smarter about spray drift issues in the future, hasn’t turned out that way.
Maroochy Research Facility, 47 Mayers RoadPOBox 5083 SCMC Nambour Q 4560Tel 5453 5977, mobwww.biosecurity.qld.gov.au Call centre 13 25 23
From: Corcoran, Sarah Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 2:37 PMTo: Haapakoski, HellenSubject: RE: heads up huge spray drift issue
Thanks Hellen.
but let me know if there is anything you need.
Cheers,Sarah
From: Haapakoski, Hellen Sent: Tuesday, 2 July 2013 10:47 AMTo: Corcoran, SarahSubject: heads up huge spray drift issue
Hi SarahJust a quick email to say we have had a compliant come in about a huge spray drift event that has affect 3 farms of young wheat,equally 2000 acres in Gindie. The COMPLIANT Michelle is inMackay and travelling back to Emerald to do a property visit tomorrow. We will involve Mick in compliance straight up as theCOMPLIANT will want to take this all the way. The first event was dealt with by Michael and Mary and as yet we do not know if itis the same POI or someone else. We are currently gathering evidence.
Received by BQ IU Date Received Reference NumberAssessment BQIU PriorityAllocated To SIO Name Date Date AllocatedClosed Date Closed Zone Leader Advised Date AdvisedOutcome
Information entered in this referral may be subject to RTI releaseReferrals will only be received from the Zone Leader of the location where the alleged offence occurredOnce approved, please email to the Principal Investigations Officer or Investigations Manager
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From: Scholl, Russel [[email protected]]Sent: Friday, 5 July 2013 4:13 PMTo: Haapakoski, HellenSubject: RE: INF Staal July 2013 policyAttachments: 1-1958552-POLICY_-Chemical__Misuse_by_Spray_Applicators_Version_3.doc
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From: Haapakoski, Hellen Sent: Thursday, 4 July 2013 2:20 PMTo: Watts, Richard JCc: Scholl, RusselSubject: INF Staal July 2013
Hi Dick
This is another incident of spray drift onto the Weare still collecting evidence to assess if we can identify a POI for this incident.
Maroochy Research Facility, 47 Mayers RoadPOBox 5083 SCMC Nambour Q 4560Tel 5453 5977, mob www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au Call centre 13 25 23
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From: Haapakoski, Hellen [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, 9 July 2013 8:34 AMTo: Corcoran, SarahSubject: Emailing: Cap Zone SITREP 5 July 13.docAttachments: Cap Zone SITREP 5 July 13.doc
<<...>> SITREP for UCheers Hellen
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Capricornia Zone PBPI Situation Report
Week ending 05/07/2013
Michelle Janes is investigating an off target spray drift incident in Gindie. Wheat planted in May 2013 was now observed as displaying symptoms of agricultural chemical application damage causing significant crop damageand yield loss. A full investigation is underway as this is the second reported incidence from these properties in a year.
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From: HAAPAKOSKI Hellen [[email protected]]Sent: Friday, 8 November 2013 3:05 PMTo: DE VRIES JanSubject: FW: Final.Report.docAttachments: Final.Report.doc
Importance: High
Hi Jan
I have left this to your expertise to review.
Hellen Haapakoski
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From: JANES Michelle
Sent: Thursday, 31 October 2013 3:09 PM
To: HAAPAKOSKI Hellen
Subject: Staal-Sull. Final.Report.doc
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Hi Helen, final report on matter. Unfortunately not much to tell. has estimated in yield as a result of thisevent. I have contacted relevant parties with an invitation to participate in the facilitated meeting I intend to run, with some positiveresponse to date. I am still waiting of a few more confirmations before going ahead.
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