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Advocacy to Small Business Commissions

08 Dec 2023
The AVA is reaching out to the Small Business Commissioners to discuss the challenges facing the veterinary profession as part of the small business sector.

Advocacy and Policy Update October/November 2023

07 Dec 2023
Key advocacy, policy and public affairs updates for October and November 2023. 

Education and awareness of dog behaviour – resources now available

07 Dec 2023
We are very pleased to share resources that have recently been made available by the Queensland Government as part of their community education and awareness program, in response to the consultation on stronger dog laws.

Notification of a case of distemper in eastern Melbourne seen by the RSPCA

07 Dec 2023
The RSPCA has alerted the AVA to a puppy with a positive PCR for distemper from the Bayswater area of Melbourne.

In commemoration of the 2003 Canberra bushfires

06 Dec 2023
In memory of the 2003 Canberra bushfires, the AVA has compiled veterinarians' stories of their experiences in the bushfires to share with the next generation and capture the lessons learnt for future planning and advocacy.

New Vet Services legislation in SA

04 Dec 2023
Last week, on the final day of sitting for the year, the SA Parliament passed the Veterinary Services Bill.

Introducing AVA WA Division committee and new President

01 Dec 2023
The 2023 AVA WA Division Annual meeting was held on 11 November 2023.

NSW Division President Update - December 2023

01 Dec 2023
This month NSW Division held our annual face-to-face committee meeting at the AVA offices at St Leonards. We have continued our advocacy this month on pounds, and we need your input to protect our ability to prescribe drugs to our patients in NSW.

WA Division President Update - December 2023

01 Dec 2023
A huge thank you to all those involved with this year’s WA Division Conference held earlier in November. I believe we’ve found the sweet spot for conference topics combining progressive medicine that can be implemented across general practice. While we love to change up the location of the cocktail party every year, I think anyone who attended would agree the food and service at Sailing for Oranges in Fremantle will be a hard act to beat.

Industry Advisory Group for Veterinary Nursing in Western Australia (IAG WA) – call for EOI

01 Dec 2023
The Industry Advisory Group for Veterinary Nursing (WA) was re-established in 2023 under the direction of the National Industry Advisory Group for Veterinary Nursing (NIAG).

 

 

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp discusses the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Pacific Engagement Program. Read all his columns.

 

Your Profession, Your Voice - AVA Advocacy Updates

The latest round up on key national and division advocacy activities, and the latest news in public affairs. Read more.

 

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