Media Releases

Veterinary students left out in the cold as Federal Government expands Paid Prac while profession holds the frontline defence against H5 bird flu

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has expressed deep frustration at the Federal Government’s decision to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment to ten additional health professions while once again excluding veterinary students — a decision […]

Australia’s vets on the frontline as first H5 bird flu detected on the mainland revealing critical need for urgent government investment in the profession

Australia’s vets on the frontline as first H5 bird flu detected on the mainland revealing critical need for urgent government investment in the profession The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has […]

Budget delivers some wins for Australia’s vets, but critical challenges facing the profession remain unaddressed

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has welcomed targeted measures in the 2026–27 Federal Budget, while cautioning that the Albanese Government has missed a critical opportunity to address those acute challenges […]

Australian Veterinary Association calls for priority fuel access for veterinarians to protect animal welfare, food security and biosecurity

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is urging Commonwealth and state governments to recognise veterinarians as an essential service in fuel planning. Nationwide, veterinarians are warning that shortages or rising fuel […]

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-4) Active in Gippsland, Victoria

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is advising horse owners and veterinarians that Equine Herpesvirus type 4 (EHV-4) has been confirmed as active in the Gippsland region of Victoria. Agriculture Victoria […]

Confirmed detections of Hendra virus in the Northern Territory

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has confirmed the Northern Territory’s first detection of Hendra virus in a bat, following a positive test result on 11 December 2025. Horse […]