Division News

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 […]

NSW Veterinary Practice Legislation Review consultation

The AVA advocates for modern, consistent regulation of the veterinary profession across all jurisdictions. This includes calling for the regular review and reform of legislation affecting veterinary practice to ensure […]

WA AVA President update – Post AVA Conference

The recent AVA Conference in Brisbane, themed Connection, Collaboration, and Knowledge, was an energising and inspiring event for our profession. It was invigorating to see so many veterinary professionals gathered […]

AVA submission supports stronger radiation safety protections in Victoria

The AVA has lodged a submission to the Victorian Government’s review of the Radiation Regulations 2017, supporting the introduction of an approval framework for Personal Radiation Monitoring Service Providers (PRMS), as […]

AVA calls for nationally consistent, welfare-focused cat management in Tasmania

The AVA has provided a submission to Biosecurity Tasmania on the proposed Cat Management Plan, advocating for a nationally consistent, evidence-based approach to cat management, that takes in to consideration local Tasmanian factors. […]

AVA lodges submission on proposed NSW Breeding Code reforms

The AVA has lodged a submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development on proposed changes to the state’s Breeding Code, outlining key recommendations to strengthen animal […]

AVA Vic Division Committee President Update

It was a privilege to chair my first AVA Victoria Division Committee meeting as President this week. What stood out most was the breadth of work underway — and the […]