Advocacy News

Productivity Commission – National Agreement on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Interim Report)

AVA’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s interim review of the National Agreement on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention calls for recognition of at-risk workforces such as veterinarians, with targeted, well-funded programs and coordinated, cross-sector action to improve mental health outcomes.

AVA Submission to NSW Inquiry on the Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025

The AVA has provided a submission to the Inquiry not supporting the proposed Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025.

AVA lodges submission on Racing QLD veterinary permit proposal

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has lodged a formal submission to Racing Queensland (RQ) expressing strong opposition to the proposed veterinary permit system under Australian Rules of Racing AR 2 and new rule AR 104B. The submission was developed by Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) with our Advocacy team.

Submission to consultation on amendments to the South Australian Dog and Cat Management Act

The AVA’s submission in response to the proposed amendments to the South Australian Dog and Cat Management Act advocates pausing the legislative changes to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based Cat Management Strategy before […]

AVA Submission to Victorian Cat Management Strategy

The AVA has utilised AVA Policy and subject matter expertise to place a submission to the Victorian Government’s first long-term Cat Management Strategy. The full submission can be viewed here.

AVA Submission to City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review

The AVA has utilised AVA Policy and subject matter expertise to place a submission to the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review

AVA Submission on the Australian CDC

The AVA has made a submission on the discussion paper of the role and functions of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.