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The WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking expressions of interest for membership of the Minister for Agriculture and Food’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The committee provides independent advice to the Minister on animal welfare policy, legislation, and community engagement. Applications close 9.00 am (AWST), 24 November 2025.

The AVA is seeking expressions of interest from South Australian members to join the state’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Submit your CV and a short statement by Sunday, 2 November 2025.

The AVA is preparing a submission to the Inquiry into the greyhound racing industry in Western Australia, and we are seeking AVA Member feedback to help inform our submission.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) invites veterinarians to express interest in being nominated by the AVA for the upcoming World Veterinary Association (WVA) Elections 2026.

Following the NSW Government’s 2024 response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the veterinary workforce shortage, a review of the NSW Veterinary Practice Act 2003 and its associated regulations is anticipated. The AVA is making early preparations by forming a NSW Veterinary Practice Legislation Review Working Group. EOIs close Monday 20 October 2025.

The AVA are preparing to draft pre-budget submissions for each state and territory for the 2026/2027 financial year. AVA Members are invited to contribute by identifying possible priorities for inclusion.

The AVA is currently preparing a submission on the consultation by the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) regarding their draft Veterinary Premises Standards. To assist in this, we are seeking feedback from AVA members by 6 October 2025.

The AVA is seeking applications from qualified candidates with an interest in mental health and wellbeing to guide the direction of THRIVE, AVA's veterinary wellbeing initiative. This is a skills-based committee consisting of up to 7 appointees, a board appointed Chair and an AVA staff member, who support the AVA Board and leadership team to successfully deliver THRIVE’s wellbeing initiatives.