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ACAC Publications

Renting with Pets

Renting with Pets - a Landlord's Guide
(pdf)

Renting with Pets - a Tenant's Guide
(pdf)

Animals assisting humans

Australian Directory of Human Animal Interaction Organisations

ACAC Papers

Dogs in Society Position Papers



Australian Companion
Animal Council

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St Leonards, NSW, 2065

Phone: 02 9431 5000
Fax: 02 9437 9068
Email: info@acac.org.au

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ACAC Members

There are currently eleven committee members of the Australian Companion Animal Council. Members comprise trade, service, business, professional and welfare associations whose members are considered to be principally or predominately engaged in activities in the pet care industry and having similar objectives as the council. All current members are national organisations.

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Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd - National association for manufacturers of animal health products.

Animal Health Alliance (Australia) Ltd is the voice of the animal health industry in Australia. It represents registrants, manufacturers and formulators of animal health products. The association’s member companies represent in excess of 85 per cent of all animal health product sales in Australia (ex factory gate).

Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA) is Australia’s second largest animal welfare charity.

With over 200 combined years of experience in caring for animals in need, Animal Welfare League Australia has provided veterinary care to millions of animals whose owners love them but cannot afford their medical treatment and found loving homes for millions of lost, abandoned, surrendered and mistreated animals.

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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Australia provides continuing education for dog trainers, veterinary nurses, groomers and others who may be called upon to give advice to pet owners on the behaviour and training of dogs.

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Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) - National Coordinating Body for the following State and Territory Member Bodies who represent registered purebred dog breeders: Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, Dogs Queensland, Dogs SA, Dogs West, Dogs NT, Dogs ACT, Tasmanian Canine Association.
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Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association (ASAVA) - National special interest group for veterinarians interested in small (generally companion) animals.

The ASAVA is an Australia-wide organisation that represents Veterinarians who are dedicated to excelling in small animal practice.  

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Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA) - National association for veterinarians.

The Australian Veterinary Association is the professional organisation representing veterinarians across Australia. Its vision is a global community that respects and values the benefits of enhanced animal health, welfare and production. 

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Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA) - National association of pet food manufacturers.

The Pet Food Industry Association of Australia is proud to promote standards of excellence in the pet food industry through consideration of the needs of pets and the community; promoting the benefits of responsible pet ownership and self regulation through industry standards. 

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Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA) - The Peak Industry Body representing pet industry sectors including pet shops, boarding establishments, professional groomers and other pet services providers.

The Pet Industry Association of Australia is the peak body for the pet industry in Australia – the only industry Association in Australia to represent the entire range of businesses involved in the pet industry.

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Petcare Information & Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd (PIAS) - a non-commercial organisation committed to the promotion of socially responsible pet ownership.

The Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd (PIAS) was established in 1966 as an autonomous, non-commercial organisation committed to promoting socially responsible pet ownership.

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Veterinary Manufacturers & Distributors Association (VMDA) National association of veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers.

VMDA represents a significant percentage of the Australian Animal Health market. Its membership encompasses the total product cycle from product development and manufacture, through distribution, to retail within Australia.


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