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The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is looking ahead to tomorrow’s Federal Budget, emphasising the essential role of veterinarians in safeguarding Australia’s biosecurity and food security in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has lodged a submission in response to the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) draft Veterinary Practice Amendment Regulations (VPAR), raising serious concerns about regulatory imbalances that could impact animal welfare and veterinary service accessibility.

Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) president Dr Laura Hardefeldt says veterinarians can help horse owners to prepare by assisting in the development of emergency plans, conducting inventory management, and ensuring horses are up to date with their vaccinations, particularly for tetanus.

Funding to support the essential nature of veterinarians will be in focus this week, when the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is in Canberra for Federal Parliament’s first 2025 sitting week.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) welcomes the release of the Jobs and Skills Australia report ‘An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce’ which highlights the critical role of veterinarians in Australia’s food supply chain.