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The AVA will be making a submission with feedback on combining the laws relating to animals, plants and pests currently provided across multiple pieces of legislation into a single Biosecurity Act.

The NSW Department of Education is conducting a survey to learn more about the extent and causes of skills shortages in NSW, especially in regional areas.

Consultation on proposal for the NSW Auditor-General to carry out performance audits of the use of public monies by non-public sector entities to provide goods or services to the public on behalf of the State and Local Governments.

The AVBC is undertaking a review of the AVBC Accreditation Standards and is seeking comment on these draft accreditation standards and draft accreditation methodology. Feedback to inform the AVA submission to the AVBC is due by 9.00am Monday 29th August 2022.

We are inviting members and interested stakeholders to form the veterinary wellness steering group that will help to deliver AVA's THRIVE wellness initiatives.

Member feedback is sought on the draft NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022-2030. The draft Strategy aims to better protect the state’s economy, environment, and community against growing biosecurity and food safety threats.

The AVA has been invited to provide comment on proposed regulatory amendments in relation to stray stock and unattended animals including penalty infringement notice amounts, notice periods, and monetary caps under which items may be quickly disposed of.

The AVBC is undertaking a major review of accreditation standards for Day One Competencies in new graduates. AVA member feedback is sought to inform our submission.