Advocacy news

AVA’s submission on the NT Animal Protection Amendment Bill welcomes stronger care, inspection, and transport provisions, while urging the government to recognise animal sentience, introduce a duty of care, broaden the definition of “animal”, and improve compliance monitoring.

The AVA has lodged a submission to the Committee reviewing the WA Firearms Act 2024, highlighting potential implications for veterinary professionals and animal welfare.

AVA’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s interim review of the National Agreement on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention calls for recognition of at-risk workforces such as veterinarians, with targeted, well-funded programs and coordinated, cross-sector action to improve mental health outcomes.

The AVA has provided a submission to the Inquiry not supporting the proposed Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has lodged a formal submission to Racing Queensland (RQ) expressing strong opposition to the proposed veterinary permit system under Australian Rules of Racing AR 2 and new rule AR 104B. The submission was developed by Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) with our Advocacy team.

The AVA has utilised AVA Policy and subject matter expertise to place a submission to the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review

The AVA has made a submission on the discussion paper of the role and functions of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.