Veterinary AIS 2025

Annual Information Statement 2025 Veterinary Practitioners Board

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of Australia, and the oldest continuing culture in human history.

We pay respect to Elders past and present and commit to respecting the lands we walk on, and the communities we walk with.

We celebrate the deep and enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country and acknowledge their continuing custodianship of the land, seas and sky.

We acknowledge the ongoing stewardship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the important contribution they make to our communities and economies.

We reflect on the continuing impact of government policies and practices, and recognise our responsibility to work together with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities, towards improved economic, social and cultural outcomes.

A publication of the Veterinary Practitioners Board ISSN: 2207-323X

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Contents Acknowledgement of Country ................................................................................................................................ 2 Contents.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Strategy ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Operations and Performance.................................................................................................................................. 6 Registration of veterinarians .............................................................................................................................. 6 Register of licenced premises ............................................................................................................................. 8 Complaint investigations .................................................................................................................................. 10 Management and accountability .......................................................................................................................... 11 Organisational Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 .................................................................................... 13 Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 .......................................................................................... 13 Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 ................................................................................................................. 13 Risk Management ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Sustainability......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Financial Performance .......................................................................................................................................... 15

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Overview The Veterinary Practitioners Board (Board) is constituted under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003 (Act). The object of the Act (s 3) is to regulate the provision of veterinary services for the following purposes: a) To promote the welfare of animals b) To ensure that consumers of veterinary services are well informed as to the competencies required of veterinary practitioners c) To ensure that acceptable standards are required to be met by veterinary practitioners so as to meet the public interest and national and international trade requirements d) To provide public health protection The functions of the Board (Act (s 79)) include: registration of veterinary practitioners and licensing of veterinary hospitals; investigation of complaints against veterinary practitioners; developing codes of professional conduct for veterinary practitioners; enforcing the provisions of the Act and Regulation; promoting professional development of veterinary practitioners; and providing information to veterinary practitioners and consumers of veterinary services.

The Board cooperates with other jurisdictions in Australia and New Zealand to further a common and harmonious approach to regulation of the veterinary profession. This function is assisted through interaction with other state veterinary boards, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. (AVBC), and organisations representing the interests of members of the veterinary profession.

Strategy Aligned with the object of the Act, the Strategic Plan 2023-2026 provides that the purpose of the Board is to optimise animal welfare across New South Wales through the regulation of a sustainable and trusted veterinary profession. The Board’s vision is a that trusted veterinary profession continues to enhance the welfare of animals across New South Wales.

The Board has formulated goals aligned with achieving its purpose and vision in the areas of people and culture, operations, leadership, and finance.

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Operations and Performance Registration of veterinarians As at 30 June 2025 there were 4,986 registered veterinarians in New South Wales. The total number of veterinarians changes constantly due to applications for registration, applications for restoration to the register, and removals from the Register.

The register consists of five divisions: full registration; provisional registration; limited registration; specialist registration; and honorary registration. Changes in the register also reflect the movement of veterinarians from one division to another. Additions, changes and removals from the register are summarised in Table 1.

Full Registration As at 30 June 2025 there were 4,378 veterinarians with full registration.

In addition to qualifications accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), holders of veterinary qualifications accredited by the following bodies are also recognised by the AVBC as being eligible to apply for registration as a veterinary practitioner in Australia without further examination.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Qualifications accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Qualifications accredited by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) Universities accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (CoE) Non-award qualifications from the AVBC, VCNZ, ECFVG, AAVSB, CQ, and RCVS

For complete details on all qualifications for registration requirements please refer to the AVBC website: avbc.asn.au Honorary Registration As at 30 June 2025, there were 301 veterinarians with honorary registration.

Veterinarians with honorary registration are not required to pay the annual registration fee and are generally retired from veterinary practice.

Limited Registration As at 30 June 2025 there were 55 veterinarians with limited registration.

Veterinarians who do not have all the qualifications necessary for full registration but have such qualifications and experience in the practice of veterinary science to justify registration may be granted limited registration.

Limited registration is typically granted for a specific purpose, limited time, or to enable a person to practice as a veterinarian whilst studying to complete the Australasian Veterinary Examination.

A veterinarian with limited registration is required to work under the supervision of a veterinarian with full or specialist registration.

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Specialist Registration As at 30 June 2025 there were 236 veterinarians with specialist registration.

The Advisory Committee on Registration of Veterinary Specialists (ACRVS) is a committee of the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. (AVBC). The ACRVS assesses applications by veterinary practitioners from all Australian States and Territories and New Zealand for specialist registration within defined categories or branches of veterinary science. A recommendation for specialist registration to the relevant Board is dependent upon meeting specific criteria.

The Board may approve an application for specialist registration based on a recommendation from the ACRVS. The Board also grants specialist registration to applicants who are registered as specialists in other jurisdictions of Australia and New Zealand under mutual recognition.

Provisional registration As at 30 June 2025 there were 16 veterinarians with provisional registration.

Veterinary graduands may be granted provisional registration prior to attending their graduation ceremony.

Table 1: Veterinarian register transactions Additions Full

316

Provisional

141

Limited

44

Specialist

7

Honorary

2

Changes Full

161

Specialist

17

Honorary

16

Voluntary

126

Deceased

3

Board

30

Cancellations

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Register of licenced premises The Act (s 64) requires that premises where procedures are performed, which according to current standards of veterinary practice should not be undertaken without the administration of a general anaesthetic or involve a spinal anaesthetic, must be licensed as a veterinary hospital.

All licensed premises must be managed by a superintendent who is a veterinarian.

A partnership, firm or corporation must not represent itself to be a veterinary practice unless one or more veterinary practitioners has or have a controlling interest in the corporation. Some exceptions to this requirement are detailed in the Act (s 14(5)).

The Board licenses four types of premises based on main species treated: small, mixed, large and zoo and wildlife animal practice veterinary hospitals.

As at 30 June 2025 there were 720 licensed premises in NSW including 636 small animal hospitals; 54 mixed animal hospitals; 19 large animal hospitals; and 11 wildlife and zoo animal hospitals.

During the year the Board processed applications for new hospital licences, changes to the veterinarians with controlling interest in licences, changes to the businesses holding the hospital licence, and cancellation of some hospital licences. Additions, changes and removals to the hospital register are summarised in Table 2.

Table 2 Hospital register transactions Additions Small animal

35

Mixed animal

3

Large animal

0

Wildlife and zoo

2

Controlling interest

78

Licence holder

39

Name

8

Small animal

26

Mixed animal

1

Changes

Cancellations

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The Board expects that each hospital will be inspected once every 3 years and there were 238 programmed inspections completed during the year as summarised in Table 3. The Board also conducts additional inspections of premises outside of its programmed inspections as required.

Table 3 Hospital inspections Licence types Small animal

202

Mixed animal

26

Large animal

8

Wildlife and zoo

2

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Complaint investigations The complaints committee, established pursuant to the Act (s 49) investigates complaints of alleged professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct made against individual veterinarians.

The role of the complaints committee is to investigate complaints and provide a detailed report and recommendation to the Board, or when chaired by an Australian lawyer, to investigate and determine complaints.

Decisions after an investigation are made in accordance with the Act (s 47).

The Board will only accept a complaint concerning a registered veterinarian when the complaint is documented as a statutory declaration in a complaint form. The complaint form and further details regarding the process of investigating a complaint are available from the Board’s website.

The Board refers matters to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) when it is seeking suspension or removal of a veterinary practitioner from the register.

Due to a three month delay in the appointment of Board members, the complaints committee of the Board was not delegated authority to investigate complaints until November 2024, and the first meeting of this committee was held in December 2024.

The complaints committee from 1 November 2024 consisted of an Australian lawyer (Chair), one veterinarian, and one non-veterinarian. As of 19 December, two more veterinarians from the Board were added to the complaints committee (see Table 4). Other members of the Board have contributed to the complaints committee when required.

As at 1 July 2024 there were 25 complaints under investigation and the Board received 69 complaints during the year.

The Complaints Committee of the Board determined 43 complaints involving 52 veterinarians, with an additional 7 complaints involving 10 veterinarians being withdrawn by the complainant. Of the complaints determined, 39 were dismissed. There were 4 complaints upheld resulting in 4 veterinarians being found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct (3 veterinarians were cautioned and 1 veterinarian received a reprimand).

As at 30 June 2025 there were 44 complaints under investigation.

Table 4 Members of the complaints committee Name

Role

Term

Brin Anniwell

Chair/Lawyer

1 November 2024

30 June 2025

Steven Ferguson

Veterinarian

1 November 2024

30 June 2025

Sarah Hunter

Non-veterinarian

1 November 2024

30 June 2025

Peter Alexander

Board Veterinarian

19 December 2024

30 June 2025

Sandra Nguyen

Board Veterinarian

19 December 2024

30 June 2025

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Management and accountability The Board is appointed by the Governor of NSW. The Act (s 77) provides that the Board shall consist of six veterinary practitioners and two consumer representatives. Board members are appointed for a three year term.

Meetings of the Board are generally held monthly using virtual meeting technology or at the Board’s offices, Suite 7.09, 247 Coward Street Mascot NSW 2020.

The current members of the Board (see Table 5) were appointed by the Governor, pursuant to the Act (s 77), effective 19 September 2024 to 30 June 2027.

Table 5 Members of the Veterinary Practitioners Board Name

Representation

Legislation

Sandra Nguyen

Veterinarian

Specialist

Act s 77(2)(a)(i)

Magdoline Awad

Veterinarian

Urban

Act s 77(2)(a)(ii)

Peter George Alexander

Veterinarian

Rural

Act s 77(2)(a)(iii)

Andrew Neil Walton

Veterinarian

Academic

Act s 77(2)(a)(iv)

Paul McGreevy

Veterinarian

Ministerial

Act s 77(2)(b)

Julie Simmons

Veterinarian

Ministerial

Act s 77(2)(b)

Ellenor Nixon

Non-veterinarian

Consumer

Act s 77(2)(c)

Allison Katherine Stuart Harker

Non-veterinarian

Consumer

Act s 77(2)(c)

The members of the Board elected Magdoline Awad at President at their first meeting 15 October 2024.

The Board is managed by the Registrar, John Baguley, with a total of 11 employees (6 FTE). The Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (Pt 4) does not apply to or in respect of any staff.

The Board did not engage any consultants during the reporting period.

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Organisational Chart

Office Manager

Registration Officer

Complaints Officer

Information Technology Officer Minister

Board

Registrar Finance Officer

Inspector

Complaints Support Officer

Administration Support Officer

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Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 The Board has developed a Privacy Management Plan to ensure compliance with Information Protection Principles and Health Privacy Principles. This Plan is reviewed annually by the Board. The Board did not receive a request for an internal review during the reporting year.

Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 The Board provides open access to documents that have already been made public in some other way; information that would not raise any potential concerns in terms of public interest considerations against disclosure; and documents containing personal information about a particular individual, and that is the person who is requesting the information.

A formal access application may be made for all other information held by the Board other than excluded information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (sch 2).

Two formal access applications for information were received by the Board during the reporting year.

The Board has reviewed information currently available and based on this analysis and informal and formal applications for access the Board has not made any additional information publicly available.

Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 No public officials made public interest disclosures and no public interest disclosures were received by the Board for the period year ending 30 June 2025. No public interest disclosures were finalised during the above period.

The Board has established an internal reporting policy for public interest disclosures in compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994. Staff have been made aware of their obligations under this legislation. The Act and guidelines are available to all staff.

Risk Management The Board has developed a risk management policy with specific attention to the following areas of operation: • • • • • • • •

Register of veterinarians Register of licensed premises Investigation of complaints against veterinarians Physical and cyber security Financial management Communication with the public and the profession Human resources and work health and safety Cloud computing services

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Sustainability The Board uses its best endeavours to ensure that goods and services procured by and for the Board during the financial year were not the product of modern slavery within the meaning of the Modern Slavery Act 2018.

The Board employs 11 people working on either a full time (3), part time (3) or casual basis (5). Eight of the current staff are women (2 full time, 2 part time, 4 casual). No other workforce diversity groups are declared.

The gender representation and distribution of employees changed from 70% to 73% female in 2025.

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Financial Performance

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

Note

Accumulated Funds

Total

EXPENSES Employee Related Expenses

2(a)

802,691

874,239

Other Operating Expenses

2(b)

499,124

459,319

Depreciation and Amortisation

2(c)

197,306

105,776

Other Expenses

2(d)

283,794

292,736

1,782,915

1,732,070

Total Expenses Revenue Licence and Application Fees

3(a)

1,834,040

1,748,440

Other Revenue

3(b)

19,985

25,013

Investment Revenue (loss)

203,759

200,538

Grant Revenue

209,349

209,349

Total Revenue

2,267,133

2,183,340

-

-

Net Result for the Year

484,218

451,270

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

484,218

451,270

Gain / (Loss) on Disposal

4

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2025

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables Inventories Other

Note

2025 $

2024 $

5 6 7 8

6,074,752 18,641 2,227 77,753

5,276,636 11,781 753 64,170

6,173,373

5,353,340

6 9 10 11

25,550 35,375 197,826 868,603 1,127,354 7,300,727

25,550 23,200 292,782 813,954 1,155,486 6,508,826

12 13 14 15

107,737 1,538,790 101,436 191,077

93,327 1,107,900 96,655 235,191

1,939,040

1,533,073

26,708 115,367 142,075

23,555 216,804 240,359

2,081,115 5,219,612

1,773,432 4,735,394

5,219,612

4,735,394

5,219,612

4,735,394

Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Receivables Plant and Equipment Right of Use Assets Intangible Assets Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables Other Borrowings Provisions Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Provisions Borrowings Total Non-Current Liabilities

15 14

Total Liabilities Net Assets EQUITY Accumulated Funds Total Equity

17

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

Note

Accumulated Funds

Total

Balance at 1 July 2024 Net Result

17

4,735,394 484,218

4,735,394 484,218

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

17

484,218

484,218

Balance at 30 June 2025

5,219,612

5,219,612

Balance at 1 July 2023

4,284,124

4,284,124

Net Result

17

451,270

451,270

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

17

451,270

451,270

4,735,394

4,735,394

Balance at 30 June 2024

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Statement of Cash Flow For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

Note

2025 $

2024 $

Payments Employee Related Other Operating Expenses Total Payments

(841,448) (857,524) (1,698,972)

(832,270) (763,073) (1,595,343)

Receipts Licence and Application Fees Investment Revenue Grant Revenue Other Income Total Receipts

2,264,930 203,759 209,349 16,885 2,694,923

2,147,400 200,538 209,349 29,513 2,586,800

1,063,945

991,457

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Purchase of Intangible Assets Purchase of Plant and Equipment

(151,920) (17,253)

(277,715) (14,607)

Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities

(169,173)

(292,322)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Repayment of Borrowing and Leasing Liabilities

(96,655)

(98,300)

Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities

(96,655)

(98,300)

Net Increase/ (Decrease) in Cash Balance

798,117

600,835

5,276,636

4,675,801

6,074,752

5,276,636

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net Cash from Operating Activities

16

Opening Cash and Cash Equivalents Closing Cash and Cash Equivalents

5

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

1.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Reporting entity The Veterinary Practitioners Board (Board) is an agency under the Government Sector Finance Act 2018. The Board is a not-for-profit entity (as profit is not its principal objective) which registers veterinary practitioners, licenses veterinary hospitals and investigates complaints about the practice of veterinary science in NSW under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003. The expenses of the Board are met directly from the revenue collected by the Board mainly in the form of registration and licence fees.

The financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 are authorised for issue by President Dr Magdoline Awad and member Mrs Allison Harker on 28 October 2025. (b) Basis of preparation The Board’s financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with: • • • •

applicable Australian Accounting Standards (which include Australian Accounting Interpretations) the requirements of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 (GSF Act) the Government Sector Finance Regulation 2018 applicable Treasurer’s Directions and Treasury Circulars.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified where applicable, by measurement at the fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

Property, plant and equipment are measured at depreciated replacement cost as fair value. Other financial statement items are prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

Judgements, key assumptions and estimations that management has made are disclosed in the relevant notes to the financial statements.

All amounts are rounded to the nearest one dollar and are expressed in Australian currency.

Except when an Australian Accounting Standard permits or requires otherwise, comparative information is presented in respect of the previous period for all amounts reported in the financial statements. i.

Statement of Compliance

The financial statements and notes comply with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian Accounting Interpretations.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

1. ii.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Employee Benefits and Other Provisions

Provisions are made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, and long service leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Wages, Salaries and Annual Leave Provisions made in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and other employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date representing present obligations resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration rates that the Board expects to pay including related on-costs.

Long service leave Provisions for employee benefits for long service leave represent the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date.

The provision is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates including related on-costs and expected settlement dates based on turnover history and is discounted using the rates attaching to national government securities at balance date which most closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities. The unwinding of the discount is treated as long service leave expense.

Superannuation plan The Board contributes to accumulation-based funds chosen by each employee as per the Australian Government initiative “Super Choice”. Contributions are charged against expenditure as they are incurred. iii.

Plant and Equipment

The cost method of accounting is used for the initial recording of all acquisitions of assets controlled by the Board. The capitalisation threshold is $100. The assets below this threshold can be expensed from the date of acquisition.

Depreciation Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis for all depreciable assets so as to write off the depreciable amount of each asset as it is consumed over its useful life to the Board.

All material and separately identifiable components of assets are depreciated over their useful lives.

The depreciation method is reviewed at least annually and, if there has been a change in the expected pattern of consumption, the method applied will be changed to reflect this.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 1.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

The useful lives used for each class of assets are:

iv.

Class of Fixed Assets

2025 Useful Life

2024 Useful Life

Office Equipment

3 - 8 years

3 - 8 years

Furniture and Fittings

5 - 12 years

5 - 12 years

Fit-out Assets

12 years

12 years

Payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the agency and other amounts. Payables are recognised initially at fair value, usually based on the transaction cost or face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Short-term payables with no stated interest rate are measured at the original invoice amount where the effect of discounting is immaterial. v.

Revenue Recognition

Income is mainly derived from veterinary practitioner annual registration fees (due on or before 30 June for the ensuing financial year) and annual hospital licence fees (due on or before 30 June for the ensuing financial year).

The payments are of a statutory nature, with no legal performance obligations, however there is an implied performance obligation. Payment of registration fees depends upon the exercise of an election to renew registration and is recognised in the period of registration. Veterinary practitioner registration fees and hospital licence fees which represent the fees for the period after 30 June 2025 are recognised as contract liabilities (unearned income) and recognised as a liability because the fees are paid in respect of the next financial year.

Investment revenue is recognised as it accrues.

Other income for rendering service is recognised when the service is provided or by reference to the stage of completion (based on labour hours incurred to date).

AASB 1058 – Income for not-for-profit entities The Board has reviewed and determined if any of its transactions are or contains a donation (accounted for under AASB 1058) or a contract with a customer (accounted for under AASB 15) and has determined that no such transactions exist during the 2025 financial year.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 1.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

The Board has considered the practical expedient in AASB 1058 whereby existing assets acquired for consideration significantly less than fair value principally to enable the entity to further its objectives, may be restated, and found that no such assets exist.

Fine income is recognised when fines are raised. vi.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets are recognised only if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Board and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are measured initially at cost. Where an asset is acquired at no or nominal cost, the cost is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are subsequently measured at fair value only if there is an active market. If there is no active market for the intangible assets, the assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

The intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line method over the useful lives assessed.

In the financial year 2019, the Board entered into a contract to develop a new online database solution, which would allow registration and licensing applications to be submitted through a new website (user interface) and processed online. The design replaces the existing manual processes, will improve overall efficiency, generate future economic benefit by reducing running costs, and support the objectives of the Board. The main registration component of the database was completed and launched in January 2024, with an anticipated useful life of 10 years, that work has continued in the area of hospital licensing into this year. Other modules remained under development during the 2025 financial year. vii.

AASB 16 Leases – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES

The Board’s activities rarely involve entering into contracts of a leasing nature, other than those disclosed herein.

Right of Use Assets (ROUA) are recorded when the entity has direct use of the assets and has obtained substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the assets. The ROUA are measured at cost method in line with all other classes of property, adjusted for lease incentives, initial direct costs and estimates for costs for dismantling and removing the asset or restoring the site on which it is located (make good).

As the lessee, the entity recognises a lease liability and right-of-use asset at the inception of the lease. The Board’s right of use assets was not impaired during the year as the contracts provide a minimum CPI or percentage increase on review.

The measurement principals of AASB 16 have been applied again in 2025 with the weighted average lessee’s incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on 1 July 2021 was 4.26%. The rate was not updated as no new leases or modifications were made during the year.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 1. viii.

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Change of Accounting Policies

Accounting standards effective for the First Time in 2024-25 The accounting policies applied in 2024-25 are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as a result of the following revised Australian Accounting Standards that have been applied for the first time.

The adoption of the above revised Australian Accounting Standards has not had any significant impact on the Board. There are no significant impacts or additional disclosures required.

The following new Australian Accounting Standards have not been applied and are not yet effective: AASB 2022-9

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Insurance Contracts in the Public Sector

AASB 2021-7c

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128 and Editorial Corrections

AASB 2022-9

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Insurance Contracts in the Public Sector

AASB 2023-5

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Lack of Exchangeability

AASB 2024-2

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

2.

2025 $

2024 $

706,199 81,436 15,056 802,691

779,685 84,117 10,437 874,239

133,465 22,765 17,498 198,016 64,317 60,907 2,156 499,124

119,521 18,045 18,020 41,068 88,620 172,925 1,120 459,319

102,349 94,956 197,306

10,820 94,956 105,776

1,184 124,117 10,218 100,455 4,593 3,148 1,732 1,923 5,360 31,073

5,933 152,101 13,947 53,603 6,254 4,104 872 2,904 4,718 48,300

283,794

292,736

EXPENSES

(a) Employee Related Expenses Salaries and Wages (Including Recreation Leave) Superannuation – Defined Contribution Plans Fringe Benefit Tas

(b) Other Operating Expenses AVBC Contribution and Meeting Expenses Auditor's Remuneration – Audit of the Financial Statements Accounting IT Services Legal Cost Operating Expenses Repairs and Maintenance

(c) Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses Depreciation Depreciation – Right of Use Asset

(d) Other Expenses Bank Charges Board Meeting Fees and Expenses Board Publication Expenses Complaints Committee Expenses Interest on Right of Use Asset Postage Printing Stores Telephone and Internet Travelling Expenses

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

3.

2024 $

9,805 283,240 57,565 1,414,870 31,520 4,480 32,560 1,834,040

7,155 277,360 49,880 1,369,955 15,520 8,960 19,610 1,748,440

3,000 16,575 110 300 19,985

9,605 15,308 100 25,013

REVENUES

(a) License and Application fees Hospital Application Fees Hospital Licence Fees Application Registration Fees Annual Registration Fees Restoration Registration Fees Restoration Registration Penalty Limited Registration

(b) Other Revenue Fines Income Letters of Professional Standing Other Income Certificate and Card Sales

4.

2025 $

GAIN / (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL

Gain on termination of right-of-use asset liability Gain / (loss) on Disposal of Plant and Equipment

5.

-

-

CURRENT ASSETS - CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at Bank

6,074,752

5,276,636

6,074,752

5,276,636

The Board has a finance facility with Citibank of $50,000 as at 30 June 2025. The outstanding balance was $ Nil.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

2025 $

2024 $

Trade Debtors

4,100

1,000

Other Debtors

14,541

10,781

18,641

11,781

25,550

25,550

25,550

25,550

2,227

753

2,227

753

77,753

64,170

77,753

64,170

Gross Carrying Amount

207,099

189,846

Accumulated Depreciation and Impairment

(171,724)

(166,646)

35,375

23,200

Net Carrying Amount at Start of Year Additions

23,200 17,253

12,573 14,607

Depreciation

(5,078)

(3,980)

Net Carrying Amount at End of Year

35,375

23,200

6.

CURRENT / NON-CURRENT ASSETS - RECEIVABLES

Current

Non-Current Deposits

7.

CURRENT ASSETS - INVENTORIES

Inventories Held for Distribution

8.

CURRENT/NON-CURRENT ASSETS - OTHER

Current Prepayments

9.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS - PLANT and EQUIPMENT

Plant and Equipment - Fair Value

Net Carrying Amount Reconciliation

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

10.

482,695 (189,913) 292,782

813,954 151,920 (97,271) 868,603

564,619 256,175 (6,840) 813,954

52,101 55,636

19,339 73,988

107,737

93,327

CURRENT LIABILITIES - PAYABLES

Current Creditors Other Current Payables

13.

482,695 (284,870) 197,825

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Non-Current Balance at 1 July Additions Less Amortisation Intangible Assets – Software WIP 12.

2024 $

NON-CURRENT ASSETS – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS

Buildings – Right of Use Asset Balance at 1 July Depreciation Expense Balance at 30 June 11.

2025 $

CURRENT LIABILITIES - OTHER

Current Contract Liabilities

1,538,790

1,107,900

1,538,790

1,107,900

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

2025 $

2024 $

101,436 101,436

96,655 96,655

115,367

216,804

115,367 216,804

216,804 313,459

2.

3.

Lease Liabilities – Right of Use Asset Balance at 1 July Finance Cost and Gain / Loss Payment

313,459 4,593 (101,248)

405,503 6,255 (98,299)

4.

Balance at 30 June

216,804

313,459

103,724 87,353 191,077

111,622 123,569 235,191

18,708 8,000 26,708

15,555 8,000 23,555

217,785

258,746

193,414 18,708 212,122

235,191 15,555 250,746

14.

CURRENT / NON-CURRENT LIABIITES - BORROWINGS

Current Lease Liability - ROUA

Non-Current Lease Liability - ROUA

5.

15.

CURRENT/ NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES – PROVISIONS

Employee Entitlements Current Provision for Recreation Leave Provision for Long Service Leave

Non-Current Provision for Long Service Leave Provision for Make Good

Aggregate Employee Benefits and Related On-Costs Provision Current Provision Non-Current

The Board expects that $40,901 of recreation leave will be settled no more than 12 months after the reporting date and $62,783 of recreation leave will be settled more than 12 months after the reporting date.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025

16.

2024 $

1,063,945 3,100 3,761 13,583 1,474 (430,890) (14,410) 40,961 (102,350) (94,956)

991,457 (4,500) 5,384 8,065 (1,106) (398,960) (2,927) (40,367) (10,820) (94,956)

484,218

451,270

4,735,394

4,284,124

484,218

451,270

5,219,612

4,735,394

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO NET RESULT

Net Cash used on Operating Activities Increase/ (Decrease) in Receivables Increase/ (Decrease) in Sundry Debtor Increase/ (Decrease) in Prepayment Increase/ (Decrease) in Inventory (Increase)/Decrease in Contract Liabilities (Increase)/Decrease in Payables (Increase)/Decrease in Provisions Depreciation Depreciation – Right of Use Asset Net Result 17.

2025 $

ACCUMULATED FUNDS

Accumulated funds at the beginning of the financial year Net Result for the year Accumulated funds at the end of the financial year

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Board’s principal financial instruments are outlined below. These financial instruments arise directly from the Board’s operations or are required to finance the Board’s operations. The Board does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

The Board's main risks arising from financial instruments are outlined below, together with the Board’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk. Further quantitative and qualitative disclosures are included throughout these financial statements.

The Board has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of risk management and reviews and agrees on policies for managing each of these risks. Risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Board, to set risk limits and controls and to monitor risks.

(a)

Financial instruments

Note

Carrying Amount 2025 $

Carrying Amount 2024 $

Financial Assets

Category

Cash and Cash Equivalents

N/A

5

6,074,752

5,276,638

Receivables1

Receivables at amortised cost

6

4,100

1,000

Carrying Amount 2024 $

Financial Liabilities

Category

Note

Carrying Amount 2025 $

Payables 2

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost

12

52,101

19,339

Borrowings

Lease Liability

14

216,804

313,459

Notes: 1.

2.

Excludes statutory receivables and prepayments (i.e. not within scope of AASB 7).

Excludes statutory payables and unearned revenue (i.e. not within scope of AASB 7).

(b) Financial risks i.

Credit Risk

Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the Board’s debtors defaulting on their contractual obligations, resulting in a financial loss to the Board. The maximum exposure to credit risk is generally represented by the carrying amount of the financial assets (net of any allowance for impairment).

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Board, including cash, receivables, and authority deposits. No collateral is held by the Board. The Board has not granted any financial guarantees.

Credit risk associated with the Board’s financial assets, other than receivables, is managed through the selection of counterparties and establishment of minimum credit rating standards.

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash comprises cash on hand and bank balances within the NSW Treasury Banking System. Interest is earned on daily bank balances.

Accounts Receivable – Trade Debtors All trade debtors are recognised as amounts receivable at the balance date. Collectability of trade debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Procedures as established in the Treasurer’s directions are followed to recover outstanding amounts, including letters of demand. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off.

An allowance for expected credit losses is raised when there is objective evidence that the Board will not be able to collect all amounts due. This evidence includes past experience, and current and expected changes in economic conditions and debtor credit ratings. No interest is earned on trade debtors.

The Board is not materially exposed to concentrations of credit risk to a single trade debtor or group of debtors.

Based on past experience, debtors that are not past due (2025: Nil; 2024: Nil) and less than 3 months past due (2025: nil 2024: nil) are not considered impaired. Most of the Board’s debtors have a good credit rating. The ageing of trade debtors has been listed below:

2025 <30 days overdue 30 days – 90 days overdue >90 days overdue 2024 <30 days overdue 30 days – 90 days overdue >90 days overdue

Total 1.2

Past due but not impaired 1.2

Considered impaired 1.2

3,000 1,100 -

3,000 1,100 -

-

1,000 1,000

1,000 1,000

-

Notes: 1.

2.

Each column in the table reports ‘gross receivables’ The ageing analysis excludes statutory receivables and prepayments as these are not within the scope of AASB 7 and excludes receivables that are not past due and not impaired. Therefore, the 'total' may not reconcile to the receivables total recognised in the statement of financial position.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) ii.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Board will be unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due. The Board continuously manages risk through monitoring future cash flows and maturities planning to ensure adequate holding of high-quality liquid assets. The objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts, loans and other advances.

During the current and prior years, there were no defaults or breaches on any loans payable. No assets have been pledged as collateral. The Board’s exposure to liquidity risk is deemed insignificant based on prior periods’ data, cash on hand and the current assessment of risk.

The financial liabilities of the Board as at 30 June 2025 were settled within a month and there is no interest rate exposure. iii.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. The Board’s exposures to market risk are primarily through interest rate risk on the Board’s borrowings. The Board has no exposure to foreign currency risk and does not enter into commodity contracts.

Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Exposure to interest rate risk arises primarily through the Board’s interest-bearing liabilities. This risk is minimised by holding cash on hand. The Board does not account for any fixed rate financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss or as available for sale.

Therefore, for these financial instruments, a change in interest rates would not affect profit or loss or equity. A reasonably possible change of +/- 1% is used, consistent with current trends in interest rates. The basis will be reviewed annually and amended where there is a structural change in the level of interest rate volatility. The Board’s exposure to interest risk is $2,037 in net profit and equity in the 2025 year (2024: $2,005).

18. COMMITMENTS (a) Capital Commitments The Board has not entered into any unrecognised contractual commitment prior to the 30 June 2025.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 19. CONTINGENTS (a) Contingent Assets The Board is aware of a contingent litigation asset associated with the ongoing operations that may give rise to a contingent asset at balance date. At this point those Assets are material, though subject to significant uncertainty. (b) Contingent Liabilities The Board is aware of a contingent legal liabilities associated with ongoing operations that may give rise to a contingent liability at balance date. At this point those liabilities are material, though subject to significant uncertainty.

20. GOING CONCERN The Board confirm the going concern basis is appropriate for the financial statements.

21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (a) Key Management Personnel The Board is a body corporate established under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003. The Board members and the registrar are considered key management personnel as they have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Board.

Board members Board members are appointed for a 3 year term by the Governor of NSW with the term ending 30 June 2027.

The Board consists of 8 members: • • • • • • • •

Sandra Nguyen representing specialist veterinary practitioners Magdoline Awad representing veterinary practitioners in urban areas Peter Alexander representing veterinary practitioners in rural areas (Andrew) Neil Walton representing academics in the field of veterinary science Paul McGreevy veterinary practitioner selected by the Minister Julie (Borody) Simmons veterinary practitioner selected by the Minister Allison Harker consumer representative selected by the Minister Ellenor Nixon consumer representative selected by the Minister

Registrar Dr John Baguley was appointed as the Registrar in 2012 and is responsible for assisting the Board in the administration of its activities under the legislation and the overall management of the organisation by establishing strategy, policy and operations to guide the Board in its interactions.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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Veterinary Practitioners Board Notes to Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2025 22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) Key Management Personnel compensation: 2025 $

2024 $

Short-term employee benefit 1

376,232

416,369

Other long-term benefits 2

63,197

58,177

Outstanding short-term benefit 3

37,634

32,968

Note: 1.

2.

3.

Short-term employee benefit includes wages, salaries, paid annual leave and paid sick leave, reportable fringe benefit and superannuation guarantee.

Other long-term benefits refer to Long Service Leave accrued only and no other long-term benefits are applicable.

Outstanding short-term benefit includes accrued wage and superannuation on 30 June 2025.

(b) Other Related Parties The Board has not identified any other related parties and accordingly no other related party transactions need to be disclosed.

23. EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE The Board has not identified any events or transactions that are material to require adjustments or disclosures in the financial statements.

END OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements

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