Permanent identification to follow proven sexual misconduct
04 April, 2025Under new measures, proven instances of sexual misconduct will be permanently published on a health practitioner's public register record.
Western Sydney Local Health District prosecution withdrawn
02 April, 2025A "landmark psychosocial risk prosecution" against Western Sydney Local Health District has been withdrawn by SafeWork NSW.
"Joe's Law": NSW to ban acute hospital public–private partnerships
28 March, 2025In memory of toddler Joe Massa, NSW will prevent future governments from entering into a Northern Beaches-style arrangement to build or operate an acute public hospital.
Bill puts Queensland clinicians on hospital and health boards
18 March, 2025The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to parliament to put local clinicians on hospital and health boards. Once passed, it will take effect on 1 April.
Call to legislate genetic discrimination ban
17 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association is calling on the Australian Government to fulfil its commitment to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance.
Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
17 March, 2025The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital.
Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
25 February, 2025After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a reminder of obligations for care without discrimination and racism.
Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
25 February, 2025The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into Australia's first voluntary assisted dying laws.
Ahpra appoints Justin Untersteiner Chief Executive Officer
04 February, 2025The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has appointed Justin Untersteiner CEO, commencing April 2025. Untersteiner succeeds Martin Fletcher.
Qld launches health service investigation into Mackay HHS
03 February, 2025Following concerns raised by doctors, Queensland Health's Director-General has commissioned an investigation into Mackay Hospital and Health Service.
Former nurse prosecuted for fake registration certificate
31 January, 2025A Victorian man has been fined $5000 and ordered to pay Ahpra's legal costs of $21,420.56 after holding himself out as a registered nurse.
Review proposes major health system changes
05 November, 2024The review found that removing barriers would make it easier for Australians to get high quality care, when and where they need it, without waiting weeks for an appointment.
New commissioner to tackle nicotine black market
02 July, 2024The federal government has appointed Erin Dale in the newly established role of Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner to ramp up the fight against black market nicotine products.
National law changes bring WA in line with other states, territories
28 May, 2024Health practitioner regulation and public protection have been further strengthened in Western Australia following the passage and enactment of changes to the National Law.
Vaping reforms timeline released
29 November, 2023The federal government has announced that the first stage of vaping reforms will commence from 1 January, with further protections implemented over the course of 2024.
