Submissions

The TGA has made the interim decision “to create a new Schedule 6 entry for meloxicam in oral transmucosal preparations containing 1% or less meloxicam for pre-surgical treatment and pain management in Livestock during routine animal husbandry procedures." It is the AVA’s view that the Committee and Delegate have based their decision on a number of misconceptions.

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.