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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.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved an emergency permit for a vaccine to protect pet rabbits against the rabbit haemorrhagic disease (calicivirus) virus type 2 strain (RHDV2).

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced its annual wage review decision for the upcoming 2022/2023 financial year.

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

Dr Tristan Rich presents a webinar on how to set up and maintain an aquarium.

RSPCA Australia is currently reviewing the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme Standard – Layer hens, and are seeking feedback on the consultation draft Standard.

AVBIG invites members to a webinar on common behaviour questions in general practice, presented by Dr Ashleigh Hargreaves.

We caught up with Dr Gang to talk about her work and One Health, wicked problems and what it could mean for the incoming federal government. “We need to come together and collaborate to be more sustainable in our treatment of this Earth,” said Gang.