Advocacy

This section gives an overview of the policy and advocacy topics that the AVA has made or regularly makes comment on.

It also include stand-alone proactive campaigns to effect changes on issues our members are concerned about.

Our work includes meeting with industry and government stakeholders, writing to members of parliament, making submissions to government agencies, and making media statements.

Advocacy topics by category

• Animal welfare
• Companion animals
• Emergency animal diseases
• Legislation
• Natural disasters
• Product recalls
• Quarantine and biosecurity
• Veterinary medicines
• Veterinary workforce