New South Wales

As the weather warms up, so too do the discussions around the Report released by the Inquiry Committee into the Veterinary Workforce Shortage in NSW. The AVA has been working hard to determine alignment and prioritisation of the report’s recommendations, and we are holding meetings with stakeholders, such as the DPI, to press the issues that are important to our profession.

Illawarra Branch members came together in Wollongong to learn more about "Ocular Emergencies" from Dr Filipe Espinheira.

Dr Zachary Lederhose presented the AVA award to Lucy Ford.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is undertaking a targeted compliance campaign for radiation user and management licence holders. The campaign will involve inspecting licence holders who use radiation equipment for veterinary oncological purposes.

June was a significant month for the veterinary industry in NSW. Not only did the Veterinary Practitioners Board celebrate their 100th birthday with the Centenary Veterinary Awards, but the NSW Parliamentary Committee which conducted the Inquiry into the Veterinary Workforce Shortage in NSW released their report last Friday.