Division News

NSW Veterinary Services Bill Introduced to Parliament

The NSW Veterinary Services Bill was introduced into the NSW Parliament last week, marking a significant milestone in the long-running reform of veterinary legislation in New South Wales. The introduction […]

AVA Advocacy at NSW Parliament Budget Estimates

Recently the AVA has advocated through several Shadow ministers to ask government ministers questions pressing for the Veterinary industry at NSW Budget Estimates (where Ministers are able to be quizzed […]

Call for Expressions of Interest – AVA WA Division Nomination to the Veterinary Practice Board of WA

The AVA WA Division is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified members who wish to be considered for recommendation by the AVA WA Division for appointment to the Veterinary Practice […]

Taking veterinary voices to Victorian Parliament | President Update – September

It has been a busy and important period for the AVA Victorian Division, with advocacy and collaboration firmly at the centre of our work. We recently held the first of […]

Expressions of Interest are now open for appointment of a veterinarian practitioner member to the Veterinary Practitioners Board

The ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board is seeking a registered veterinary practitioner to join the Board as a Veterinary Practitioner Member from March 2027. This is a unique opportunity for an […]

AVA lodges comprehensive submission on Queensland Veterinary Surgeons Act Review

The AVA has lodged a detailed submission to the Queensland Government’s review of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936, supporting once-in-a-generation reforms that would modernise veterinary regulation, strengthen animal welfare and public […]

Authorised Implanter Number Database – Now Live

Agriculture Victoria Connect (AV Connect) recently went live for Authorised Implanter Number (AIN) services. The current authorised implanters can now access the system and view their registration or link their […]

Expressions of Interest are now open for appointment of a veterinarian member to the Veterinary Services Regulatory Board of South Australia

Expressions of Interest are now open for appointment of a veterinarian member to the Veterinary Services Regulatory Board of South Australia (VSRBSA), coordinated by the Department of Primary Industries and […]

NSW Veterinary Regulation Reform: Strong alignment between AVA advocacy and consultation outcomes

The NSW Government has released its consultation outcomes report on the proposed modernisation of the veterinary practice regulatory framework. The report demonstrates substantial alignment between the Australian Veterinary Association’s submission and the views expressed […]

Introducing Natalie Wood – AVA ACT Division President 2026–27

We are pleased to announce the members of the 2026 ACT Division Committee, who will continue to guide ACT advocacy and represent member priorities at state and national levels.