AVEA Chair, Dr Jeannet Kessels, and former Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Andrew Turner, have written to both the Prime Minister and Victorian Premier regarding the future of Australia's native forest ecosystems. They expressed their concern regarding he level and widespread occurrence of the logging and clearing of native forests and its impact on our animals
Today, AVEA has sent its heartfelt thanks to the Minister for the Environment, Tanya Plibersek, for rejecting the application for a coal mine project in Central Queensland. Minister Plibersek’s decision is the first time in Australian history that a coal mine has been refused under national environmental laws. She rejected the project because of the
Today, AVEA has sent its heartfelt thanks to the Minister for the Environment, Tanya Plibersek, for rejecting the application for a coal mine project in Central Queensland. Minister Plibersek's decision is the first time in Australian history that a coal mine has been refused under national environmental laws. She rejected the project because of the
“The urgency of addressing climate change is so great because we’ve seen what happens with both bushfires and with floods, and with extreme heat effects. The impact on animals is absolutely horrendous.” Board Director Dr Helen Scott-Orr spoke with 2BS goldFM’s Live & Local Program in Bathurst on Monday, 23 January 2023 regarding the NSW
“The urgency of addressing climate change is so great because we’ve seen what happens with both bushfires and with floods, and with extreme heat effects. The impact on animals is absolutely horrendous.” Board Director Dr Helen Scott-Orr spoke with 2BS goldFM's Live & Local Program in Bathurst on Monday, 23 January 2023 regarding the NSW
New South Wales is the first state to have an Environment Protection Agency that can regulate greenhouse gas emissions under a plan announced today. The NSW EPA developed the plan after Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action won a landmark case in the Land and Environment Court more than 12 months ago. AVEA CEO Tara O’Connell
New South Wales is the first state to have an Environment Protection Agency that can regulate greenhouse gas emissions under a plan announced today. The NSW EPA developed the plan after Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action won a landmark case in the Land and Environment Court more than 12 months ago. AVEA CEO Tara O’Connell
AVEA Deputy Chair, Dr Angela Frimberger was on Channel 7 News talking about the impact of Australia's hottest and wettest year on our animals. “…always remember that if you love an animal, climate change is an important issue for you”
AVEA Deputy Chair, Dr Angela Frimberger was on Channel 7 News talking about the impact of Australia's hottest and wettest year on our animals. “…always remember that if you love an animal, climate change is an important issue for you” Watch video
AVEA welcomes the announcement from the NSW Government that it is increasing its emissions reduction target to 70% by 2035. AVEA CEO, Tara O’Connell, said: “This announcement by the NSW Government shows a huge level of commitment to tackle climate change and reduce emissions. “Every day vets are witnessing first hand the impact of climate
