Constitution Vote 2025
The Constitution Vote has passed!
Thank you to every member who shared feedback, engaged in discussions and cast your vote. Your voice shaped this milestone and the AVA’s future.
These updates modernise our governance and strengthen the foundation for the years ahead.
Reference documents:
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- Notice of Meeting - 30 October 2025
- Proxy Nomination Form - the window for proxy nomination closed at 1:00pm (AEDT), 28 October 2025
- Current version of the AVA Constitution (September 2024)
- Proposed AVA Constitution (October 2025)
- Side-by-side explainer: Compares the September 2024 Constitution with the October 2025 proposed clauses for member vote
- FAQs: Your questions answered about the proposal and what the changes mean for members
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- Division and Branch Handbook (Updated Nov 2024)
- Special Interest Group and Other Groups Policy
- PAC Charter
- Sector Director nomination process
- Sector Director Position Descriptions - Cattle, Equine, and Small Animal
- Board Skills Matrix example
- Independent Nominations Committee Terms of Reference
- Independent Nominations Committee Position Description - AVA Member Representative, Independent