Consultation – AVA ACT 2024 Territory Election Platform

The AVA is calling upon ACT AVA members to collaborate in crafting a comprehensive AVA ACT Election platform that will reflect veterinary requirements and the challenges experienced by ACT veterinarians.

The AVA 2024 ACT Election Platform will serve as the cornerstone for our advocacy efforts leading up to the October 2024 election in the ACT. This AVA ACT Election Platform will guide our engagements with key Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and MPs, ensuring that veterinary priorities are effectively communicated and championed.

The AVA ACT Division Committee have identified the following priorities to address in the ACT 2024 Election and welcomes ACT AVA Members input on these and what else could be considered:

• Sustainability of the veterinary workforce
• Support for veterinary community care for persons experiencing vulnerabilities.
• Increased support for ACT government veterinarians
• Mental health support for the veterinary profession
• Support for veterinary public good activities – biosecurity, disasters, wildlife, etc

Please provide any comments to inform the AVA 2024 ACT Election Platform to AVA Senior Advocacy Officer at liz.gemes@ava.com.au by Sunday 2 June 2024.