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Pet Industry Association of Australia

Locality: Baulkham Hills, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9659 5811

Address: PO Box 7108 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 2153 Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.piaa.net.au

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21.01.2022 As our Victorian members enter a 5 day lockdown from 11.59pm this evening, the following have been listed as 'essential providers' m. a pet store or veterinary clinic; or n. urgent services necessary for the health and safety of any person, animal or premises; The full table of restrictions can be accessed as a downloadable PDF at the bottom of the full statement from The Premier which can be viewed here (https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-85).

20.01.2022 The PIAA is calling for Victoria’s essential and emergency services legislation to be amended, to ensure that animal welfare is specifically defined as an essential service in any future state of emergency. It’s vitally important, in times of grave emergency, that meeting the basic health and welfare needs of Victoria’s domestic and companion animals does not depend on the discretion of ministers and officials, but is unambiguously legislated as a category of essential service.

20.01.2022 Boarding, Grooming and Pet services during the pandemic were seriously affected resulting in animal welfare complaints across the PIAA network. But in a crisis like this pandemic, these services are too easily under-valued when governments make decisions about what businesses can remain fully or partly open, and which cannot, The PIAA is calling for Victoria’s essential and emergency services legislation to be amended, to ensure that animal welfare is specifically defined as an essential service in any future state of emergency.

19.01.2022 As per the VIC Gov website, grooming salons in pet stores must not operate during the 5 day lockdown. We are still trying to find clarification if this also applies to home based and mobile groomers. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/shopping-and-retail

17.01.2022 Our pets bring their owner’s immense love, joy and support which can be a lifeline during tumultuous times and hardships. Unless people at risk have access to wider community support and family networks that can assist in emergency situations, many pets will not get the care they so desperately need, and in many cases consequently leading to fatal outcomes. PIAA is also calling for Victoria’s essential and emergency services legislation to be amended after this emergency passes, to ensure that animal welfare is specifically defined as an essential service in any future state of emergency.

16.01.2022 Did you know that dog training is not permitted under stage 3 restrictions? With the surge of puppy and dog adoptions in response to the pandemic’s social restrictions, many of those animals need to be trained to behave both in and outside the household. As with walking, training is an activity that is conducted in the open. Provided social distancing and face covering requirements are met, training can be operated safely. This would also help minimise the possibility of pets being surrendered by owners now, or when the crisis passes, because they have become too difficult to manage.

15.01.2022 The NSW Business COVID-19 Research Survey (https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41489372/169b/) aims to provide the NSW Government with an understanding of the challenges businesses are facing as a result of the pandemic and the level of awareness of assistance available to help them now and post-COVID-19. Information gathered from this survey will help the NSW Government explore future improvements for businesses. Work has been done since COVID-19 started in Australia and this survey... will help to ensure we continue to support businesses during this challenging time. While survey responses are anonymous, we will share results with other Australian government agencies and stakeholders to make the case for positive change. Please note, this survey is being conducted by Micromex Research on behalf of NSW Treasury. You can provide feedback via the online survey (https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41489372/169b/) up until Monday 30 November 2020.

15.01.2022 Aquascapers ARE YOU READY? It’s that time of year again!!! We originally announced the second national event as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded and we have had ...a tough call planning the next show, however we are now pleased to update you on this fantastic event. With the first National Aquascaping competition in 2020 now behind us, we now look forward to the next National comp and crowning the 2021 champion! The first step is to find the top 10 Australian Aquascaper’s from our states and territories to compete against the returning champion Jagdeep Singh. To achieve this, we are hosting a online qualifying round to find the top 10 Australian contestants. Rules for Competition: Entry must be of a planted aquarium in any style that incorporates live plants, Aquascape material and between 45 cm and 180 cm in length. One aquarium per person per entry. Entries are open to people from the age 15 and above, you must reside in Australia. Starting Date: Now End Date: Thursday August 7th 2021 To enter, private message Graeme Faulkner (chief competition organiser - profile link in comments) via Facebook Messenger with only TWO photos. 1) ONE photo of yourself with your tank and hold up a piece of paper that says "Underwater Pet Expo 2021 " to show proof that this tank is current. and 2) ONE good photograph of your aquascape. ONE! Just ONE!! Please DO NOT send multiple shots of the same tank. We also need your name and details of your Aquascape. Facebook Name: Your Name: Email Address: Title of Entry: Tank Size: Lighting: Co2: Substrate: Plants: Hardscapes: Livestock: Judging Process: After the 7th August 2021 the entries will be judged by our 3 international aquascaping judges. This process will take 28 days, the winners will be posted here and on the AIAA page. The ten winners will then be sponsored to attend and compete at Underwater Expo in Melbourne (date to be announced). We have a diverse aquascaping community, don't think about the amazing prizes, just do it and share your scape and love of planted aquaria! For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/aquariumindustry

11.01.2022 Free Pet Emergency Evacuation Boarding If you are facing imminent evacuation due to flooding please call your local Sydney Animal Hospitals; Newtown Ph 951...9-4111 Inner West Ph 9516-1466 Norwest Ph 8883-0411 Kellyville Ph 8883-0533 Newport Ph 9997-4609 Avalon Ph 9918-0833 Please note Inner West, Newport & Avalon are only available for cat boarding. Numbers are limited due to space however we will try to assist as many as we can. Rabbit, guinea pig & birds byo cage & food. #StaySafe #SydneyStorms #SydneyFlooding #FreePetEmergencyEvacuationBoarding #Floods2021

09.01.2022 The pandemic has seen a surge in dog adoptions, heightening the need for access to walking and training services. Dog walkers can provide an essential service for elderly and time poor clients while training is essential for not only puppies but for older dogs who have not been exposed to training. These services are essential. The PIAA is calling for Victoria’s essential and emergency services legislation to be amended to ensure that animal welfare is specifically defined as an essential service in any future state of emergency.

01.01.2022 AIAA and Underwater Pet Expo would like to introduce our third judge for the national aquascape qualifying competition: Dave Chow Mr. Chow was the Grand Prize ...winner of ADA International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest 2007, the first ever Hong Kong person to receive such honour. Starting from 2003, he has been participated in IAPLC year after year, not just for the prizes, but also for the experience, as well as to spread the concept of aquascape being a piece of living art. He introduced NA concept to Hong Kong through his company and has been bringing positive influence to the traditional market. Mr. Chow will continue to put his utmost effort in introducing this "Living Art" to the world and hold the firm belief that it will one day become a widely recognised art form, just as painting or sculpturing. Profile: 2005 - AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 400L or Larger Category) 3rd Place 2006 - AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 400L or Larger Category) 3rd Place 2007 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest Grand Prize AGA International Aquascaping Contest Best of Show AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 200L - 400L Category) 1st Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 70L - 200L Category) 2nd Place 2008 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Winning Works #49 Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest Best of Show AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 400L or Larger Category) 1st Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 200L - 400L Category) 1st Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 200L - 400L Category) Honorable Mention 2009 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Bronze Prize AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 200L - 400L Category) 3rd Place 2010 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Honour Prize #18 Place 2011 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Bronze Prize The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Honour Prize #14 Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 70L - 200L Category) 1st Place AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 320L or Larger Category) Honorable Mention 2012 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Winning Works #47 Place CBAP Brazilian Aquascaping Contest Judge of Judging Panels VADC Vietnam Aquarium Design Contest Judge of Judging Panels 2013 - The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2007 Honour Prize #11 Place CAPA Aquascaping Contest Judge of Judging Panels CBAP Brazilian Aquascaping Contest Judge of Judging Panel Nanfeng Cup the 3rd China Aquascape Contest Judge of Judging Panels 2014 - AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 320L or Larger Category) 1st Place 2015 - AGA International Aquascaping Contest (Aquatic Garden, 200L - 320L Category) Honorable Mention EAPLC European Aquatic Plants Layout Contest Judge of Judging Panels 2016 - Elected as the Vice President of the China Fisheries Aquascaping Association of the China Fisheries Association "Great Wall Cup International Aquascaping Contest Vice Chairman of Judging Panel EAPLC European Aquatic Plants Layout Contest Judge of Judging Panels 2017 - Awarded the "Title of Master in the Aquascaping" by China Fisheries Aquascaping Association "Great Wall Cup International Aquascaping Contest Vice Chairman of Judging Panel CBAP Brazilian Aquascaping Contest Judge of Judging Panels AQSC Aquascaping Spain Contest Judge of Judging Panels EAPLC European Aquatic Plants Layout Contest Judge of Judging Panels 2018 - "Great Wall Cup International Aquascaping Contest Vice Chairman of Judging Panel CBAP Brazilian Aquascaping Contest Judge of Judging Panels As you can see, no shortage of experience! Now that all three guest judges have been announced, stay tuned for the competition details. This is your chance to be recognised as Australia's greatest Aquascaper and to put your work on the world stage. Details released shortly.....