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The Victorian Government is seeking public input to strengthen its biosecurity legislation, aiming to enhance protections for agriculture, public health, animal welfare, and market access. This consultation represents a key opportunity for our community to influence policies that directly affect our profession and the broader ecosystem.

As an AVA member you have the opportunity to help shape AVA policies - these have far-reaching influence on the profession, and underpin AVA’s advocacy work.

Australian Standards are currently consulting on standards relating to microchipping companion animals and horses. A number of AVA members have been working with Standards Australia on the updating and encourage members to make their own submissions in support of the proposed changes.

The AVA WA Division Committee are calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for registered WA Veterinarians to recommend persons suitable for appointment to the Veterinary Practice Board (VPB) of WA.

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) are seeking expressions of interest in a number of roles with the Australasian Veterinary Examination Committee (AVEC). On this occasion, applicants whose area of interest is Large Animal Medicine or Anaesthesia, are particularly sought.

The Veterinary Practice Act 2021 (VPA) and first tranche of the Veterinary Practice Regulations 2022 (VP Regulations) came into effect on 18 June 2022. The second tranche have now been released for consultation. The AVA will be providing a submission and invite members to be involved.

The AVA is inviting Expressions of Interest from members to fill a vacancy on the National Industry Advisory Group (NIAG).

In late 2024 the SA Parliament established an Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians in South Australia. The Parliamentary Committee is inviting submissions. The AVA is making a formal submission and also encourages members to make their own.