Following AVBC’s transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) in April 2026, governance sits with a reconstituted Board, which commenced on 1 July 2026. The Board is responsible for the governance, business and affairs of AVBC (Constitution, clause 8.1), including decisions on accreditation, standards setting and strategic direction, and is supported by Standing and Standards Committees (see Structure for details).
Council of Members
The Council of Members comprises representatives from the veterinary registration authorities of participating Australian states and territories, together with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand. These statutory bodies are responsible for the registration and regulation of veterinarians within their respective jurisdictions.
Members are represented through a Council President, elected by and from among Members’ Representatives. The Council President chairs general meetings of the Council of Members, may attend Board meetings, and is the designated channel between Members and the Board (Constitution, clause 6.6).
Board of Directors
AVBC is governed on a day-to-day basis by a Board of Directors, responsible for the organisation’s strategy, financial stewardship, risk management and overall direction. The Board and the Council of Members operate within a shared governance framework, with distinct roles and responsibilities set out in the AVBC Constitution.