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.
SIRA's new power to manage health service providers
20 December, 2022The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has been given new powers to better manage health service providers in the workers compensation and CTP schemes.
Why Australia should reform medical negligence
02 December, 2022 by Ben KnightAlternative dispute resolution options would improve outcomes for patients harmed by health care.
Revisiting the opportunities for Health providers as a result of some proposed regulatory changes
01 November, 2022 by Catherine Koetz, Director - HealthcareAt the time of writing, the TGA has just closed its third and final consultation related to the implementation of a 'UDI System' in Australia.
Were lockdowns effective?
30 September, 2022The IPA has released two research papers questioning the effectiveness of lockdowns and highlighting the economic, social and humanitarian cost.
Mitochondrial donation law reform welcomed
04 April, 2022The controversial mitochondrial donation Bill — called Maeve's Law — has passed the Senate by 37 to 17 votes.
Fake Sydney nurse convicted
28 March, 2022A Sydney woman who worked as a nurse at a medical centre despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted at the Windsor Local Court of New South Wales.
Unqualified medical intern convicted
27 January, 2022A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
