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The AVA is encouraging QLD AVA members to assist in producing an AVA QLD Election platform that will reflect our requirements and the issues facing QLD veterinarians.

The AVA is encouraging ACT AVA members to assist in producing an AVA ACT Election platform that will reflect our requirements and the issues facing ACT veterinarians

The Federal Government are seeking feedback on migration pathways and a new Core Skills Occupations List. The AVA is currently preparing a submission and is inviting member feedback.

You can be involved by contributing to the AVA submission to represent the views of the profession. Please send your feedback to AVA Senior Advocacy Officer Dr Robyn Whitaker at robyn.whitaker@ava.com.au by Monday 13 May 2024

DAFF are reviewing Australia’s import policy for veterinary immunobiologicals (including vaccines). The AVI (Industry) Special Interest Group is the lead group for this submission. They have some questions for the wider profession to help inform the submission.

The Australian consultation on draft standards from the WOAH Terrestrial Code will open on Friday 19 April 2024.

The City of Hobart is currently seeking community feedback to prepare a new Dog Management Policy.  The AVA are invited to share our profession's knowledge about responsible dog ownership, and how the policy should be implemented.

The Australian Government committed $5 million over 4 years to the development of the renewed AAWS, with the objective of providing a framework for a national approach to animal welfare in Australia.