A new national approach to clinical governance
21 August, 2026 by Gillian Giles* and Dr Cathy Balding†| Supplied by: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareThe Commission's Gillian Giles and clinical governance expert Dr Cathy Balding explain what this new guidance means for those working in Australian hospitals.
Unregistered doctor convicted after patient is hospitalised following medical procedure
20 August, 2026In 2021 the Medical Council of NSW lifted a suspension on the man with the condition he was not to practise medicine, and he had not been registered since November 2023.
$100K fine follows tower crane incident that caused hospital roof collapse
14 August, 2026A crane logistics company was fined over the incident in which an unsecured pallet weighing nearly one tonne was dropped onto the Warringal Private Hospital.
Small decisions. System-wide impact: Where sustainability and healthcare operations meet
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Medline International Two Australia Pty LtdThe future of healthcare sustainability will be shaped as much by operational decisions as environmental ones.
Camfil NATA-accredited critical air filtration certification
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThrough its NATA-accredited testing and certification services, organisations can access independent verification of air filter performance to support quality assurance, compliance and operational confidence.
Intravenous (IV) fluids national guidance published
03 August, 2026IV fluid therapy is a complex, high-risk clinical intervention and requires ongoing decision-making throughout the patient journey. This guidance supports this decision-making process.
The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo Brings Infection Prevention to the forefront
31 July, 2026 | Supplied by: ISSAFrom 8–9 October, the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo brings together suppliers, industry experts and sector leaders across cleaning, hygiene and facility solutions.
Revised Criminal History Registration Standard now in effect
17 July, 2026The standard guides the National Boards as they assess how a person's criminal history is relevant to their suitability for registration as a health practitioner.
Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
17 July, 2026Relating to Queensland Children's Gender Service policy, the statement accepted that Dr Jillian Spencer's concerns "were grounded in her training and background as an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist".
NSW cracks down on illegal tanning with first two successful prosecutions
26 June, 2026This month has seen the first two successful solaria prosecutions — totalling payments of more than $68,000 — under New South Wales's strengthened radiation laws.
Bupa to acquire Partnered Health's 68 primary care and three urgent care clinics
26 June, 2026It includes a national network of general practices, skin cancer, allied health and mental health clinics, alongside Partnered Health's corporate health and wellbeing services.
Tapping into the labour mobility market to fill ongoing workforce gaps
26 June, 2026 by Sarah Thapa* | Supplied by: The Migration AgencyHealth and aged care is under pressure to deliver high-quality care with short-staffed teams. Here's how international talent mobility may be able to help.
Innovating chemical dosing & dilution in aged care
19 June, 2026 | Supplied by: SEKOThere exists a demand for chemical dosing systems that inject detergent, fabric softener and additives with high precision and consistency alongside minimal servicing requirement.
Unify risk and compliance to protect patients.
16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Protecht Group Services Pty LtdProtecht's new eBook, Sustaining risk, compliance and trust in healthcare, explores how Australian healthcare organisations can integrate governance, risk and compliance into one framework built for modern health services.
National Model for Clinical Governance now available
12 June, 2026Developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, the national model provides governance guidance for acute health services, including day hospitals.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
