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The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) is calling for examples of unnecessary red tape impacting small and family businesses—and this is a valuable opportunity for Queensland veterinarians to be heard.

The AVA is currently preparing a submission on the consultation by the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) regarding their draft Regulations for the Veterinary Services Act 2023. To assist in this, we are seeking feedback from AVA members by 19 May 2025.

The AVA is seeking Expressions of interest to represent the association on the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC).

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.