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 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.
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.
Opinion: Payroll complexity puts health sector on ATO radar
27 November, 2023 by Rick Kimberley* and Jayesh Kapitan**Large healthcare organisations' complex payroll practices make them more vulnerable to falling foul of a government crackdown on payroll and superannuation errors.
Audiology review leads to $2m in compensation
15 November, 2023An independent clinical review into the delivery of audiology care at Townsville University Hospital is now complete.
Calls for higher tobacco retailer licence fees nationwide
26 September, 2023The study looks to examine the significance of introducing a higher standard of tobacco licensing across the country to reduce the availability of tobacco and deter retailers.
Legal perspective: How to eliminate stress and minimise burnout
10 July, 2023 by Jonathan Mamaril*Hospitals are on the brink of a mass exodus of senior nurses suffering trauma and burnout from overwhelming workloads according to multiple reports.
The merits of patient education in an age of complaints
29 May, 2023Patient education about the benefits and risks of treatments is imperative for wellbeing — but also for legal reasons. Rogers v Whitaker set a precedent.
Ending the postcode lottery of reproductive health care
26 May, 2023The Senate inquiry into universal access to reproductive health care has delivered its report — industry leaders welcome it, but some say "more must be done".
