New South Wales

The NSW Government is currently reviewing its mental health service system and the AVA is preparing a submission to ensure the veterinary voice is heard.

The AVA has lodged a detailed submission to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in response to the Proposed Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025. The draft regulation represents a significant shift in how radiation safety is managed in NSW, aiming to modernise, simplify, and align regulation with actual risk.

The Australian Registry for Wildlife Health and DPIRD are hosting a series of free workshops in August and September in coastal areas of NSW to provide training for private veterinarians and vet nurses in handling, sampling and humane euthanasia of wild birds.

This newsletter aims to keep veterinary professionals up to date with all things related to Emergency Animal Disease in NSW and beyond.

Severe flooding has once again impacted parts of NSW. This NSW flooding update provides details on funding arrangements for veterinarians, flood response activities, available support services, and key resources for treating animals affected by the floods.