Victoria

An introduction to the new AVA Victoria Division president, acknowledgement of the outgoing president- Dr. Cathy Deague, and where you can reach out regarding matters affecting you, your workplace and the broader Victorian veterinary community.

The AVA has lodged a submission to the Victorian Government’s preliminary, targeted, consultation on their sunset review of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017, highlighting the need for a more practical, veterinary-specific approach to medicines and poisons regulation.

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Victoria Division Committee, who will lead Victorian advocacy priorities and represent the profession throughout the year.

The Victorian Government is conducting an Inquiry into the 2026 bushfires across Victoria. The AVA is preparing a submission to the Inquiry and is seeking feedback from members to inform our response.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) was not consulted prior to last week’s public announcement of the Victorian Government's intention to merge the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (VPRBV) into a new Business and Professions Regulator as part of the recommendations in the Silver Review. The AVA has serious concerns in relation to this intention and is liaising with the VPRBV.