Apples from NZ: AFFA submission to Senate inquiry

DAFF's submission consists of three sections. In order to gain an understanding of DAFF's actions with regard to this specific access request, it is essential to fully appreciate the complex legal and policy environment in which this type of decision is made. Therefore, the first two parts of this submission provide a detailed description of this environment. The third part addresses DAFF's actions with respect to New Zealand's request.

"The AFFA Submission" can be accessed in the following formats:

Attachment C - This document is a table containing a summary of appeals received against all IRA's since publication of the IRA Process Handbook in 1998. The table details the subject of the IRA, the basis of the appeal/s, who the appeals were considered by and the outcome. "Attachment C - Summary of appeals received" can be accessed in the following formats:

Attachment K - This document is a draft of the terms of reference for the communicaitons reference group for New Zealand apples IRA. "Attachment K - Draft terms if reference for the communications group" can be accessed in the following formats

Attachment M - This document is the report from a meeting with the industry technical committee on 25 July 2000. "Attachment M - Report from meeting with industry technical committee" can be accessed in the following formats:

Attachment N - This document is the report from a meeting with state officials on 20-21 July 2000. "Attachment N - Report from meeting with state officials" can be accessed in the following formats:

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Attachment Q - This document contains responses from international experts who were asked questions regarding risk management in relation to the New Zealand apples IRA. "Attachment Q - Responses from international experts to questions regarding risk management" can be accessed in the following formats:

If you experience any trouble accessing the files in the above downloadable formats, a copy can be obtained from : 

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