Division News

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.

AVA’s 2026 Victorian State Election Priorities

With the Victorian state election coming up in November, the AVA has developed its priorities for the veterinary profession in Victoria. The AVA makes several impactful but financially modest proposals […]

AVA supports a coordinated, nationally harmonised approach to cat management in Western Australia

The Western Australian Government is undertaking a statutory review of the Cat Act 2011. The review covers key aspects of cat management, including registration, identification, sterilisation, breeding, enforcement and broader cat management approaches.  The […]

Expression of Interest: NSW DCCEEW Animal Ethics Committee Veterinarian Member

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking expressions of interest from veterinarians to join its Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) as a Category A […]

AVA QLD Division | President Update- August

Queensland Division President’s Update What a year it has been for the Queensland Division of the Australian Veterinary Association. The past 12 months have certainly been full-on, with plenty of […]