Submissions

The AVA’s submission on the Victorian Domestic Animals Regulations 2025 calls for clear, practical reforms that enhance animal welfare, improve traceability, and reduce unnecessary burdens on veterinarians, following earlier face-to-face consultation with government.

AVA’s submission on the NT Animal Protection Amendment Bill welcomes stronger care, inspection, and transport provisions, while urging the government to recognise animal sentience, introduce a duty of care, broaden the definition of “animal”, and improve compliance monitoring.

The AVA has lodged a submission to the Committee reviewing the WA Firearms Act 2024, highlighting potential implications for veterinary professionals and animal welfare.

AVA’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s interim review of the National Agreement on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention calls for recognition of at-risk workforces such as veterinarians, with targeted, well-funded programs and coordinated, cross-sector action to improve mental health outcomes.

The AVA has provided a submission to the Inquiry not supporting the proposed Game & Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025.