On-Demand AVCB, AVAWE and UPAV Webinar | Your Pet, Our Pest: Inside Victoria’s largest illegal exotic animal trade network
25 June, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 26 June, 2026 @ 9:00 pm AEST
Free - $50.00
Crime Stoppers Victoria recently launched the ‘Your Pet, Our Pest’ campaign alongside subject matter experts at Agriculture Victoria. This follows the discovery of the largest known domestic illegal exotic animal trade network ever uncovered in Victoria.
Chief Executive, Stella Smith, is available to present alongside subject matter expert Adam Kay, Agriculture Victoria Representative, Project Manager – Investigations.
This session aims to equip our members with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and report exotic pest animals and suspicious activities, ultimately putting pressure on the operations of the illegal exotic animal trade network.
In addition, we will provide clear instructions on what to do if an illegal exotic animal is surrendered to your practice.
Who should attend
Veterinarians, New Grads, Students, Practice Managers
Further details
Please note this on-demand webinar is free for AVA members.
Please ensure you are logged into the AVA website before registering.
If you previously registered for the live webinar held on the 25 June 2025, please follow the steps below to access the on demand recording on My Learning:
- Browse to https://mylearning.ava.com.au
- Click on the Personal account button
- If you are prompted, log in with your AVA website account*
- When you land on the My Learning Home Page, click on the Record of Learning button. IMPORTANT: the webinar course will appear in approximately 5 minutes. You can refresh your browser during this time to speed up the process a little.
* Don’t have an AVA website account? Click here to create an account and follow the prompts. Following this, your account and the on demand webinar will be available within the next hour. After this time, please return to the steps above.
https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/illegal-exotic-pets/
https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/events/illegal-exotic-pets/
Our speakers
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- Ms Stella Smith
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Chief Executive Officer, Crime Stoppers Victoria
Stella Smith is the Chief Executive of Crime Stoppers Victoria and a Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Australia. She is an AICD graduate who also serves as Deputy Chair of VicHealth and is a member of that organisation’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Stella has previously held senior executive roles with Melbourne Victory Football Club and ‘Life. Be in it’ Australia. She has also held board positions with Blue Light Victoria, and Women’s Health East. She is passionate about promoting gender equality and social inclusion and was an inaugural ‘Change Our Game’ Ambassador through the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation. Stella has broad experience in community, government and stakeholder engagement, advertising, and health promotion. Her experience spans commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. Stella joined Crime Stoppers Victoria as Chief Executive in 2019
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- Mr Adam Kay
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Project Manager – Investigations | Biosecurity and Agriculture Services, Agriculture Victoria
Adam Kay is a Biosecurity Manager with the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). He has over 20 years’ experience in the field of invasive species management including a specialisation in exotic wildlife since 2011. He leads a specialised team who aim to minimise the risks to Victoria posed by exotic wildlife and tramp ants. Since March 2024 he has led DEECA’s Operation Django.
