Submissions

The AVBC requested feedback for Phase 2 of the AVBC Accreditation Standards 2022 seeking comment on the draft accreditation standards and draft accreditation methodology.

The AVA has made a submission to the consultation draft of Australia’s Biosecurity Strategy, highlighting issues pertinent to the specific role of the veterinary profession in the national biosecurity system and suggesting opportunities to address these.

The AVA has provided feedback on the proposed regulatory framework to support the new NSW Public Spaces (unattended property) Act.

Day 1 Competencies are expectations of veterinary graduates which describe the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes that veterinarians must possess on “Day One” to serve both the public interest and meet private sector requirements. The AVA through consultation of veterinary members across the profession has reviewed the Day 1 competencies provided by the AVBC and are pleased to offer the following comments on the drafted 41 competencies that sit within 9 skill domains.

The Tasmanian Government released an Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2022 for public consultation, which included amendments to seek to support and further strengthen the provisions under the Animal Welfare Act 1993 (the Act) for the enforcement and prosecution of animal welfare offences in Tasmania.