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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.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its Membership to assemble a panel of recommended nominees for the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board Member positions for the categories of Urban, Rural, and Specialist Veterinarians.

“Dangerous dogs – a sensible solution” is a resource that was developed in 2012 to discuss and suggest a legislative approach to address dogs that are dangerous to humans. As it is now over 10 years since the resource has been developed a review and update is required.

Victorians now have until Monday 25 March to have their say.

The Victorian Government has drafted the state’s first long-term cat management strategy for consultation. The AVA will be providing a submission and encourages you to be involved.

Seeking Expression of Interests (EOI) to be AVA representative on the TAFE NSW Industry Collaboration Reference Group (ICRG) for the Animal Care & Management Sector.

Do you want to help shape the advocacy efforts of the AVA in your Division? This could be through: • Working on local veterinary, animal welfare, livestock, or companion animal legislation • Meeting with State and Territory Ministers and Members of Parliament • Exploring issues that face the profession and lobbying government for change • A range of other activities Then nominate yourself or contact us for more information.