Board meeting summaries

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. New Board Member, Professor John Kelly, was introduced.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• The Secretariat provided a verbal update on the progress of items listed on the Actions Arising Register.

4. Risk register

• The Board reviewed the "Failure to comply with legislation" risk category.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board undertook a high-level review of policies relating to emergency and after-hours care and agreed that a review is required. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Veterinary profession was discussed. It was agreed that the Board would commence drafting a policy based on the use of AI, specifically for record keeping in the Veterinary setting.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved 15 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered four (4) complaints.

8. Other business

• Dr Smith provided a brief verbal update on AVBC matters. The Board discussed Tasmania's Veterinary Attraction and Retention Package (VARP).

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• The Board reviewed the outstanding items on the Actions Arising Register and discussed their current status and progress.

4. Risk register

• The Board reviewed the "Business Systems and Processes" category.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• Dr Smith provided a verbal update on the Policy Review Working Group’s progress, noting that their primary focus is reviewing policies related to after‑hours care, emergency responses, and continuity of care.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed 8 applications for Standard Practitioner registration including 5 new graduates.

7. Complaints

• Nil complaints reviewed/considered.

8. Other business

• The Board reviewed and noted the finance reports for December 2025 and January 2026. Dr Smith provided a brief verbal update on AVBC matters. The Board discussed the current Premises Inspection process. The Board agreed to hold a Planning Day in May 2026. The Board considered the distribution of two stakeholder‑requested surveys. The Board discussed responses from the ACT VPB Practitioner Engagement Survey 2025–26. The Registrar provided a verbal update on the work of the National Veterinary Workforce Data Taskforce.

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• The Board reviewed the Actions Register. A verbal update was provided on the listed items: Complaints vs Concerns Pathway; ICT support to identify an appropriate registrations system for the Board.

4. Risk register

• The Board discussed the Stakeholder Management category and the recently updated Business Systems and Processes.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• Dr Smith outlined a proposed approach for progressing the review of policies relating to emergency and after-hours care.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed four applications for standard practitioner registration; One application for premises change of business name and location; and approved an application for Premises registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered two complaints and discussed the in-meeting complaint deliberation process.

8. Other business

• The Board discussed the listed items: Updated Premises Inspection concept; BAER testing in the ACT; 2026 Board strategy and planning day.

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• The Board noted the completed and outstanding items on the Actions Register.

4. Risk register

• The Board discussed the Finance risk category.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• Dr Smith briefed members on the drafted BAER testing guidance that has been added to the Board website. The Board reviewed the draft policy and agreed to some minor refinements.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed four applications for standard practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board noted the complaints report for the relevant period. The Board considered proposed refinements to the Alternate Complaints Pathway. The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• The Board Inspector, Dr Justin Clarke attended the meeting to discuss the upcoming routine premises inspections. The Board discussed the upcoming Board Strategy and Planning Day.

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Communicable disease and outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed 6 existing policies. Minor amendments were agreed.

6. Registrations

• Three applications for standard practitioner registration were approved.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 4 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. Potential conflicts of interest: 2 conflicts were disclosed and appropriately managed.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Quorum risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed 6 existing policies. Minor amendments were agreed for 2 policies, while others required no changes.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed 3 application for Standard Veterinary Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• he President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.Potential conflicts of interest: One conflict was disclosed and appropriately managed.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed. The Board reviewed the existing list of Board policies and agreed no updates were necessary.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for standard registration and agreed to conditional registration pending further advice. The Board approved the premises registration for ACT Wildlife Centre.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed the existing list of Board policies and agreed no updates were necessary. Proposed amendments were agreed for the Responsibilities of the Superintendent policy.

6. Registrations

• The Board discussed a proposed in-home consult service by a veterinary practitioner and agreed to support a trial period. The Board agreed to draft a policy for conditional registration of overseas-qualified veterinary practitioners.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered two complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. Dr Sam Kopra (incoming Board member) was welcomed.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict was disclosed and appropriately managed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Stakeholder engagement risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed the existing list of Board policies and agreed no updates were necessary. Minor amendments were made to the newly drafted Conditional Registration of Overseas Qualified Veterinary Practitioners policy.

6. Registrations

• One application for standard practitioner registration was approved. The Board reviewed and approved a letter of support for a proposed in-home consult service.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Two existing conflicts were noted and appropriately managed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed the existing list of Board policies and agreed no updates were necessary. The updated Welfare of animals must be considered policy was finalised. Work commenced on a guidance document regarding the use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.

6. Registrations

• Three applications for standard practitioner registration was approved.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board reviewed the existing list of Board policies and agreed no updates were necessary. The Board reviewed the recently drafted Use of Cannabinoids in Veterinary Medicine guideline.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved two (2) applications for Standard Practitioner Registration, and one (1) application for Specialist Practitioner Registration. The Board discussed oversight of house-call services. Work will continue to clarify definitions and expectations.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One COI was noted and appropriately managed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Communicable diseases and outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board supported establishing “House Call Service” as a recognised premises type. The Board reviewed a letter from the ACT Government’s conservator of Flora and Fauna.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved five (5) applications for Standard Practitioner Registration, and one (1) application for Specialist Practitioner Registration. The Board reviewed registrational conditions for two (2) veterinary practitioners. The Board considered an application for one Veterinary Premises.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered two (2) complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Three (3) COIs were noted and appropriately managed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Quorum requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Veterinary space

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one (1) application for Standard Practitioner Registration. The Board reviewed two (2) applications for Premises registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered two (2) complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. The Board noted AGM and Communications session was successful, and feedback was positive, with suggestions to improve the Q&A format.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• N/A

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The ACT Government’s conservator of Flora and Fauna attended and gave a briefing on proposed amendments to the Veterinary Practice Act relating to their kangaroo fertility control programs.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved two (2) application for Standard Practitioner Registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered three (3) complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. Board Members thanked Ms Alison Archer for her valuable contribution during her term on the Board.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One (1) COI was noted and appropriately managed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Communicable Diseases and outbreaks risk category was revisited. The Board agreed to archive the communicable diseases risk category following Machinery of Government (MoG) changes. The Chief Veterinary Officer will liaise with the Board on related matters as needed.

5. Compliance, policy and legislation review

• The Board discussed emerging issues in emergency and after-hours care. Policy reviews on afterhours hospitalisation, emergency hospitals, and continuing care will be conducted at the January Board meeting. The Board discussed incorporating guidance around Practitioner use of AI into record-keeping guidelines.

6. Registrations

• Nil registrations were received for Board consideration during the month of November 2025.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered four (4) complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Responsible supply and use of antimicrobials. Supply of S4 pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals policy. Supplying subscription only medicines. Use and Management of Controlled Medicines (S8) and Barbiturate Euthanasia Solutions Policy and, Telehealth Policy (Includes Telemedicine and Teletriage). The TCCS Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for premises registration, and 5 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present. An Acknowledgment of Country was given. Potential conflicts of interest: 2 conflicts were disclosed and appropriately managed.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Veterinary facilities equipment and assistance in the provision of veterinary services. Responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent. Supervised practice. Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct policy. The Directorate's Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 4 applications for Standard Practitioner registration

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• he President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Currency of practice policy; Working in area of competence and limitations policy, and, Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices. The Directorate's Policy and Legislation team attended and gave an overview of the work undertaken on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 2 applications for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Stakeholder Management risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Use of expert review; Quorum policy; Conflict of interest policy, and Board communication to stakeholders policy. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the Directorate's Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered one application for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Veterinary practitioner health program policy, and the Diversity and inclusion policy. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the Directorate's Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 1 application for Standard Practitioner registration. The Board reviewed the conditional registration of one Veterinary Practitioner.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One standing conflict of interest was noted.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Quorum Requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Complaints Outcomes policy, and the Continuing Professional Development policy. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the Directorate's Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 4 application for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One standing conflict of interest was noted.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: After-hours hospitalisation of patients; Continuing care after-hours and Emergency animal hospitals. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the work undertaken by the Directorate's Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review. The Board performed a thorough assessment of the responses received from the stakeholder consultation process.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: After-hours hospitalisation of patients; Continuing care after-hours and Emergency animal hospitals.

6. Registrations

• The Board noted the number of renewals and non-renewals for both premises and practitioners for 2024-25. The Board considered 1 application for Standard Practitioner registration. The Board considered registrational conditions for 1 veterinary practitioner.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest were noted.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Record keeping, Communications, Obtaining informed consent and Complaints outcomes policies. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the recent work undertaken by the Directorate's Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered three applications for Standard Practitioner registration. The Board reviewed the registrational conditions for two conditionally registered practitioners.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Stakeholder management risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Communications, Anaesthesia and, Biosecurity and Infection Control policies. The Board was briefed by the Registrar on the recent work undertaken by the TCCS Policy and Legislation team on the legislative review.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed the documentation received from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Western Australia, pertaining to a Queensland registrant.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• 4 conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Anaesthesia, End of Life services, and Certification policies. The Board reviewed the documentation received from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Western Australia, pertaining to a Queensland registrant.

6. Registrations

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

7. Complaints

• N/A.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• 2 standing conflict of interest noted.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Practising in accordance with statutory obligations, Obligation to provide treatment, Obligation to report policy, Welfare of animals must be considered, and the Veterinary Practitioner Health Program policies. Directorate's staff attended the meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Veterinary Practitioners Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed 3 application for Standard Practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Communicable Diseases and Outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Currency of Practice Policy; Bark Reduction Policy; Use of Expert Review Policy; Veterinary Practitioner Health Program Policy; Working in Area of 2 new policies were review by the Board; Across State Borders Policy; Supply of pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals’ policy. The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• One registration condition was discussed, and two registration applications were approved.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Finance risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: After-hours hospitalisation of patients; Assistance or support used in the provision of veterinary services, and Continuing care after-hours.

6. Registrations

• 2 registration applications were approved.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 3 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Emergency Animal Hospitals; Record keeping Guidelines, and Responsibilities of a veterinary superintendent.

6. Registrations

• N/A

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The Deputy President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Quorum requirements risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Record keeping Guidelines, End of life veterinary services, Practicing in accordance with statutory obligations, Responsible supply and use of antimicrobials, and Complaints.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 3 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Business systems and processes risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• One existing policy was reviewed by the Board: Veterinary facilities equipment and assistance in the provision of veterinary services policy; And one developing process was reviewed: Summary of Complaints policy for ACT VPB website. The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for registration.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Failure to meet the expectations of our stakeholders risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Disciplinary policy and Obligation to provide treatment. The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed one application for practitioner registration, and one application for premises registration.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Cyber Security risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 5 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Communications policy; Obtaining informed consent; Quorum policy; Referrals, second opinions, registered specialists and specialist practices; and the Complaints Outcomes policy (updated June 2023). The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 7 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for standard practitioner registration, and one application for specialist practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Communicable disease and outbreaks risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 2 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Quorum Policy and, Complaints outcomes Policy. The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 8 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved 2 applications for standard practitioner registration.

7. Complaints

• N/A

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Stakeholder management risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 6 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Complaints Outcomes policy; Quorum policy; Certification policy; Conflict of interest policy; Incitement and inducements to commit unprofessional conduct; and Obligation to report policy. The Board discussed proposed strategy for review of Part 9 of the Act.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed and approved one application for standard practitioner registration and, one application for House calls only practice. The Board reviewed one veterinary practitioner’s registrational conditions.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• Nil conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Failure to comply with legislation risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Supplying prescription only medicines; Anaesthesia policy; Biosecurity and infection control and, Board communication to stakeholders policy.

6. Registrations

• The Board reviewed one veterinary practitioner’s registrational conditions.

7. Complaints

• The Board considered 2 complaints.

8. Other business

• N/A

1. Welcome and review of attendance

• The President opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Potential conflicts of interest

• One conflict of interest disclosed.

3. Actions arising register

• N/A

4. Risk register

• The Quorum risk category was reviewed.

5. Compliance policy and legislation review

• 4 existing policies were reviewed by the Board: Employing Veterinary practitioners; Diversity and inclusion policy; Telemedicine policy (COVID-19) and, Obligation to Report policy. The Board conducted a review of the Code of Conduct, and Part 10 of the Veterinary Practice Act 2018.

6. Registrations

• N/A

7. Complaints

• The Board considered one complaint.

8. Other business

• N/A