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A very serious infection of dogs, Leptospirosis, has been detected near the ACT following other detections on the NSW Central Coast, Central and Northern beaches areas of Sydney and more recently NSW South Coast.

On 18 June 2022, the Veterinary Practice Act 2021 (Act) commenced and Tranche 1 of the Veterinary Practice Regulations 2022 were proclaimed. Tranche 1 provides the initial framework of essential regulations to support the operation of the new Act. The more substantive changes will occur when the Tranche 2 regulations are proclaimed. It is expected that Tranche 2, will be proclaimed later this year to be in effect for the beginning of 2023.

We are seeking participants with an interest in mental health and wellness to work with the AVA team to help guide the direction of the AVA's new veterinary wellness initiative, THRIVE.

We are looking for members to work with the AVA team to help guide the direction of the AVA's educational program.

The AVA spoke at the Parliamentary Inquiry into the proposed changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. This is a big win for the AVA after many years of lobbying.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in South Australia has released their draft Radiation Protection and Control Regulations 2022 for consultation. The AVA is in the process of preparing a submission.

The AVA is encouraging Victorian AVA members to assist in producing an AVA Victoria State Election platform that will reflect our requirements and the issues facing Victorian veterinarians. Comments will be received until July 31st 2022 and compiled to form the State Election Platform.

The Tasmanian Government has released an Animal Welfare Amendment Bill for consultation.

We are seeking participants with an interest in mental health and wellness to work with the AVA team to help guide the direction of the AVA's new veterinary wellness initiative, THRIVE.