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The Australian consultation on draft standards from the WOAH Terrestrial Code is now open. The consultation process will be conducted via the Have Your Say website for WOAH standards, which will contain all relevant documents and a submission survey.

AVA Member input is requested to inform the AVA submission to the Inquiry into wildlife roadstrike in Victoria.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the Draft Guideline on Data Requirements for Veterinary Immunobiological Products (previously known as Guidelines for Registration and Data for New Veterinary Immunobiological Products).

The Australian Government is renewing the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) and would like to hear from you on whether the actions identified under the previous AAWS remain important for a renewed, modern and future-focused AAWS.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is seeking nominations for AVA representatives keen to join the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) stakeholder committees.

The NSW Government is currently reviewing Companion Animal Laws, and it is crucial that veterinary perspectives are included in this process. Your input will help inform the AVA’s representations, ensuring that the government considers veterinary expertise and impacts when making legislative amendments. AVA members are encouraged to contribute to this important review through the AVA and individually.

Changes proposed in the draft Regulations include granting the WA Veterinary Practice Board extended powers to authorise individuals to perform acts of veterinary medicine, and other procedures are proposed to no longer be classified as acts of veterinary medicine.

The AVA have developed and sent to WA Parliamentarians the AVA 2025 WA Election Priorities. AVA Members are encouraged to talk to local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession at this coming WA State election.