AVA Member Updates

Key advocacy, policy and public affairs updates for August and September 2023.

The Australian Veterinary Association supports the primary thrust of the proposed amendments to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Management Plan 2021 (KWHMP 2021), as they align with our policy on the control of feral horses and other Equidae.

The AVA has consulted with the ACT Division Committee and the Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV) Executive Committee to seek expert member input to inform this submission on the proposed new Small Mammal Code of Practice (CoP). Members of the AVA ACT Division Committee and the UPAV Executive Committee who have extensive expertise and experience in this area have been the contributors to this feedback.

The South Australian Upper House passed the Veterinary Services Bill 2023 bringing the new legislation an important step closer to coming into effect.

Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer outlines the unique biosecurity challenges in northern Australia and the work being done in the region to improve emergency animal disease preparedness and resilience.

Recent key highlights from ACT

The Australian Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference committee expressed gratitude for the AVA’s support of their 2023 Perth conference.

The Queensland CVO has advised of the commencement of the Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023 (the 2023 Regulation) on 1 September 2023, made under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the Act).

The Minister made a commitment to get the request for HECS relief onto the Commonwealth Agriculture Ministers’ meeting agenda.

Our sights are being set on the upcoming state conference at the end of October. I encourage you to come along and bring your team for a weekend of learning and networking. I look forward to seeing you all there and discussing all things Tasmanian Vets.