Division News

Scholarships to support veterinary students undertaking regional placements

On 31 July 2026, the Minns Labour Government announced new scholarships to support veterinary students undertaking regional placements in NSW. The initiative is a direct response to veterinary workforce pressures […]

Inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires across Victoria releases final report

On 28 July 2026, the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria tabled its final report, with 80 recommendations and 93 findings. Over 440,000 hectares of land […]

AVA Calls for Practical Approach to Proposed Victorian CPD Changes

The AVA has lodged a submission on Victoria’s proposed new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines, supporting modern, outcomes-based learning while advocating for practical implementation that supports the veterinary workforce. Key […]

WA AVA Division President update – August 2026

Well, it has been a productive and encouraging period for our profession, with a strong focus on collaboration, advocacy, and supporting our members through a time of change. A highlight […]

Better Together: strong turnout for inaugural WA Veterinary Community Information & Social Evening

This week veterinarians and veterinary nurses from across Western Australia came together for a highly successful WA Veterinary Community Information & Social Evening, delivered in partnership by the WA Division of the […]

Call to register for short-term placements with WA H5 bird flu response

WA DPIRD is calling for registered WA veterinarians interested in short-term placements with DPIRD across multiple locations, including metropolitan Perth, to register. To register: Email: H5birdflu@dpird.wa.gov.au Subject line: ‘DPIRD vet register’ Include: […]

Veterinary Services Regulatory Board of South Australia (VSRBSA)

Under the Veterinary Services Act 2023 (SA), the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia (VSBSA) will transition to the Veterinary Services Regulatory Board of South Australia (VSRBSA), effective 1 July […]

WA President’s Update

This week I have had the opportunity to attend the Pilbara Summit, joining leaders, industry representatives, government stakeholders and regional businesses to discuss the future of one of Australia’s most […]

WA Veticare Inquiry submission lodged

The AVA lodged a submission to the WA Parliamentary Veticare Inquiry which highlighted that improving access to veterinary care cannot be separated from the workforce and business sustainability challenges facing […]

AVA supports tighter controls on rodenticides

The AVA has lodged a submission supporting the APVMA proposal to classify second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) as Restricted Chemical Products. The AVA submission recommends the change as necessary to reduce […]