Victoria

Last month we said goodbye to Kristen Steele as Vic Division’s advocacy officer and support person. Kristen has worked tirelessly for the AVA for many years, and for most of my time on the Victorian Division Executive Committee she has kept us informed, on track and organised. I will miss our regular touch-base meetings and her passionate support of the AVA, the Victorian Division and the veterinary profession. Although she is no longer on staff with the AVA, she is an AVA member and a friend who I am sure we will continue to see and hear from as she continues her research into veterinary workforce issues. Best of luck in your endeavours, Kristen!

Planning is underway for another roundtable later this year by the Biosecurity Strategy Team of Agriculture Victoria.

With July upon us, the Victorian Division is preparing for our annual general meeting. This is to be held prior to our Vic Div Executive Committee meeting. All Victorian AVA members are welcome to attend at 7pm online.

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee has tabled its report into the welfare and protection of farmed pigs in Victoria.

From consultation with AVA membership the Victorian Division of AVA provided a formal submission for the draft Bill and Regulations survey.