AVA Member Updates

The AVA Tasmanian Division Annual Meeting will occur online on Tuesday 30 July from 7 -7.30pm.

The AVA Victorian Division Annual Meeting will occur online on Tuesday 23 July from 7 -7.30pm.

The AVA placed a submission to the South Australian Government’s consultation on the draft Animal Welfare Bill to update the Animal Welfare Act.

A re-elected majority Liberal Government will introduce a new $400,000 Veterinarian Attraction Package to help attract and retain veterinarians in Tasmania with a key focus on rural and regional areas.

I hope this update finds everyone well and reinvigorated after the National Conference. I am currently overseas undertaking the last part of my Nuffield Scholarship travel - focusing on biosecurity attitudes and culture within livestock production industries internationally and domestically. As I write this - I have finished up travel in Brazil and the United Kingdom and heading to Indonesia to learn more from international counterparts. I look forward to returning back to sharing these insights.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in collaboration with Crime Stoppers Victoria have launched a campaign to tackle wildlife crime.

Please be aware that Agriculture Victoria has updated their website due to poultry deaths at an egg farm near Meredith.

In the fast-paced environment of veterinary clinics, efficiency is key to providing the best possible care for patients.

It is an honour to have been elected President of the AVA and I thank the Board for trusting me with this role.

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