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Veterinarians are an integral part of the fabric of our community. They manage the health and welfare of our livestock that are crucial to our international trade and to the safety and security of our food, and they work in our public health sector on managing disease risks to animals and people alike. They also care for the companion animals that are increasingly part of our families. Unfortunately, the sustainability of the veterinary profession is at risk due to decades of underinvestment.

Veterinarians are an integral part of the fabric of our community. They manage the health and welfare of our livestock that are crucial to our international trade and to the safety and security of our food, and they work in our public health sector on managing disease risks to animals and people alike. They also care for the companion animals that are increasingly part of our families. Unfortunately, the sustainability of the veterinary profession is at risk due to decades of underinvestment.

The ABS has been undertaking a comprehensive review of the classification to reflect the contemporary Australian labour market and better meet stakeholders' needs. The purpose is to produce reliable occupation-based statistics where occupational classification is well structured, clearly defined, comparable, robust, and representative.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) has developed the proposed Wildlife (Game) Regulations (2024) (proposed Regulations) to replace the current Wildlife (Game) Interim Regulations 2023 (current Regulations) which will expire in September 2024.

To help inform our work on the outcomes of the report, we are asking all members (regardless of which state or territory you are in) for your views.

The AVA WA Division is calling for an AVA member representative for the DPIRD Committee for Animal Welfare in Emergencies (CAWE).

Nominations are open for veterinarians to join a variety of WVA committees and working groups - expressions of interest close Thursday 4 July.

DPRID is undertaking a comprehensive review of the WA State Support Plan - Animal Welfare in Emergencies with feedback needed on the proposed amendments to the plan.