AVA 2025 Western Australia Election Priorities

06 Feb 2025

The AVA have developed and sent to WA Parliamentarians the AVA 2025 Western Australia Election Priorities. Read the full election priorities document here.

The AVA WA 2025 Election Priorities form the basis for AVA advocacy leading into the March 2025 election, meetings with key Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and MPs, and future advocacy post the WA election.

The AVA WA Division Committee has identified key priorities and recommendations for the upcoming election and urges the next State Government to support and address the following critical areas:

      1. Rural and Regional Veterinary Workforce Support
      2. Support for Veterinary Students
      3. Supporting the Public Good Provided by Veterinarians
      4. Mental Health Support for Veterinary Professionals
      5. Legislative Reviews to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Veterinarians

AVA Representations

The AVA has submitted the AVA 2025 Western Australia Election Priorities to relevant Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and Parliamentarians to highlight key issues affecting the veterinary profession. We have also requested meetings to discuss these concerns and urge the next State Government to support and address these priorities.

AVA Members Local Representations

The AVA is encouraging WA members to talk to local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession. What you can do:

  • Read the AVA WA 2025 Election Priorities document
  • Find out who your local candidates are
  • Write, email, or call your local candidates
    • the more personalised you can make your emails and conversations the better
    • pick the issues in the AVA WA election priorities that resonate most with you
    • use stories from your personal experience
    • keep an eye out when you are out – often candidates will be out meeting with the public. This is a good opportunity to have your say directly with them.