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".
15 new reforms to health practitioner regulation come into effect
17 May, 2023The reforms will allow Ahpra and the National Boards to warn the public about serious risks posed by individuals, including registered and un-registered practitioners, who are the subject of investigations or disciplinary proceedings.
TGA makes final decision on paracetamol pack sizes
08 May, 2023The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products.
Govt vaping action gets mixed reviews from health experts
03 May, 2023The Albanese government has released a plan to tackle vaping in Australia through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.
Skilled migration change to attract global health workers
28 April, 2023Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill has announced a simplification of Australia's skilled migration system in a bid to attract more health workers.
Considering the impact and benefits of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Australian hospitals and patients
05 April, 2023 by Catherine Koetz, Director – Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaWith new UDI regulations pending in Australia, now is the time for health providers and hospitals to understand the benefits and to plan for the future.
