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 黑料吃瓜群网 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*黑料吃瓜群网s 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 鈥� 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.
'Standards 101' — Foundations to underpinning Australian health and care
01 April, 2023 by Catherine Koetz, Director - HealthcareDemystifying the confusing landscape of Standards and Interoperability in health care.
Ahpra: Health ministers endorse regulatory reform
01 March, 2023Ahpra reports that its recently released blueprint for regulatory reforms has been endorsed by Australia's health ministers.
Surgeons call for national gun register
23 December, 2022The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has voiced its support for a national gun register in the wake of the Queensland tragedy.
