“The EPA’s Policy and Action Plan recognises that communities, businesses and the economy can, to some degree, adjust and adapt to the existing and anticipated effects of climate change. However most animals (companion, livestock and wildlife) cannot or will not be able to adapt in time, risking further extinctions and biodiversity loss. “Vets have asked
VfCA gave a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications Download PDF here Download the submission (PDF)
The National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy is set to be updated at the end of the year, after being initially introduced in 2015. VfCA welcomes this update and is keen to lend our professional input to the consultation process (and beyond). Prepared by Dr Janet Berry with support, our letter outlines key recommendations for
In early July 2021, the Australian government awarded 3 grants totalling $21 million to a gas company seeking to frack the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory. Vets for Climate Action are strongly against the further exploration for fossil fuels amidst the abundance of renewable resources and our submission to the Senate Standing Committees on
This week VfCA submitted to the NSW Government objecting to the proposal by Snowy Hydro Ltd. to build a new gas fired power station at Kurri Kurri. It can be read here. A big thankyou to our volunteers within the Writing Team for co-ordinating this submission.
The Queensland Government is reviewing the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the ACPA) 20 years since it was first introduced. VfCA has responded with a submission highlighting that the climate crisis is an animal welfare issue, outlining recommended amendments to the Act, and extending our assistance as animal health professionals. The submission was put
A four-yearly independent review into the Climate Change Act 2008 for Tasmania commenced in February 2021. The submission by VfCA, prepared by volunteer and local Tasmanian Dr Janet Berry can be read on the official site for the review here. We thank Dr Berry for providing consultation and representing her community on this vital matter
