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AVA Submission – Victorian Domestic Animals Regulations 2025
The AVA’s submission on the Victorian Domestic Animals Regulations 2025 calls for clear, practical reforms that enhance animal welfare, improve traceability, and reduce unnecessary burdens on veterinarians, following earlier face-to-face consultation with government.
Strong Government Engagement on Key Veterinary Issues: AVA Meets with Assistant Minister Dillon
The AVA recently met with Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland, Sean Dillon MP. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to progress discussions on several key
Expression of Interest – QLD Veterinary Surgeon’s Act Review Working Group
The AVA has been actively advocating for a review of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 – legislation that is now almost 90 years old and no longer reflects the modern veterinary profession or its needs.
NT Animal Protection and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
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.
AVA lodges submission to ensure veterinary access to firearms under new legislation
The AVA has lodged a submission to the Committee reviewing the WA Firearms Act 2024, highlighting potential implications for veterinary professionals and animal welfare.
Productivity Commission – National Agreement on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Interim Report)
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.
AVA Submission to NSW Inquiry on the Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025
The AVA has provided a submission to the Inquiry not supporting the proposed Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025.
QLD priority EAD sample transport subsidy pilot
The AVA is pleased to share the below communication from Biosecurity Queensland regarding the launch of the Priority EAD Sample Transport Subsidy pilot.
Celebrating Connection and Support: AVA Graduate Mentoring Program
This week, final year Murdoch School of Veterinary Medicine students attended an inspiring event to learn how they can be supported through the AVA Graduate Mentoring Program in their transition into the veterinary profession.
Expressions of Interest: Help shape Murdoch’s Veterinary curriculum
Murdoch University is inviting veterinarians in clinical practice, both metro or rural, across companion animal, equine, production, and mixed practice—to participate in a review of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Problem List and Skills List, important contributors to the veterinary curriculum
Expressions of Interest: Admissions interview assessors for Murdoch University
The School of Veterinary Medicine Murdoch is calling for Expressions of Interest for Admissions Interview Assessors for 2025.
AVA lodges submission on Racing QLD veterinary permit proposal
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.
Victorian Domestic Animal Regulations – Regulatory Impact Statement
DEECA has engaged Sapere to develop a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) to remake the Domestic Animal Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are due to sunset in November 2025. As part of this process, they would like to collect information about how the Regulations are performing, the costs to your organisation in fulfilling your obligations regarding microchipping and other parts of the Regulations.
AVA Submission to City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review
The AVA has utilised AVA Policy and subject matter expertise to place a submission to the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review
AVA Submission on the Australian CDC
The AVA has made a submission on the discussion paper of the role and functions of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.