QLD Advocacy Report - September

The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory: Key property reforms tackle sunset clauses, smoking and pets in units
Bodies corporate will be prevented from blanket banning pets.

“Pets are an integral part of many of our lives and this legislation supports pet ownership.

“The amendments seek to balance everyone’s interests by allowing bodies corporate to refuse a pet application only under certain circumstances.

“The legislation also makes clear that the body corporate can apply conditions on pet owners to ensure the amenity of others is not negatively affected.

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Framework and Strategy – Queensland Government consultation

The AVA have been invited to participate in this very important consultation being conducted by the Qld Government to develop their DFV Framework and Strategy.

This has allowed the AVA to provide insight around how veterinary teams could be better supported when they encounter DFV related situations during their work in practice.