Appendix 1: Glossary & Definitions AFSL (Australian Financial Services Licence) An AFSL authorises an individual and their representatives to provide retail financial services to clients. Without an AFSL, a retail financial services business cannot be carried out. AOF (Australian Oilseeds Federation) An industry body for the oilseed sector. AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) In relation to grain exports AMSA is focused on policies and guidelines relating to ship construction standards, ship survey and safety, crewing, seafarers' qualifications and welfare, occupational health and safety and the safe carriage and handling of grain cargoes. APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) APVMA is an Australian Government authority responsible for the assessment and registration of pesticides and veterinary medicines and for their regulation up to and including the point of retail sale. The APVMA administers the National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in partnership with the States and Territories and with the active involvement of other Australian Government agencies. Authorised Representative In relation to all operational activities of a commercial enterprise outlined in this Code, refers to all staff (permanent, casual, contractor or otherwise employed) that are permitted to conduct the relevant activity. Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement on Biosafety. Its aim is to contribute to the safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) - such as genetically engineered plants, animals, and microbes - that cross international borders. The Protocol is also intended to avoid adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity without unnecessarily disrupting world food trade. The Protocol provides countries with the opportunity to obtain information before new biotech organisms are imported. Chain of Responsibility The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) is the part of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that makes parties other than drivers responsible for the safety of heavy vehicles on the road. Everyone who works with heavy vehicles - from the business that employs a driver or owns a vehicle, to the business that sends or receives goods, is accountable for the safety of the heavy vehicle, its driver, and its load throughout the journey. Compliance Officer Person appointed by GTA for the purposes of dealing with Complaints falling under the jurisdiction of this Code, according to the Complaints Handling Guidelines. Code Signatory All GTA Members are Code Signatories. 27 Section 3: Reference Material
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