127 further charges over alleged illegal recording device at Melbourne hospitals
22 August, 2025Additional to six charges laid last month, Victorian detectives have laid a further 127 charges after the alleged discovery of an illegal recording device at Melbourne hospitals.
Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
08 July, 2025 by Emma Bucholtz*New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures.
The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
30 June, 2025The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty.
NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital
23 June, 2025Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred.
First public warning issued under new laws
20 June, 2025For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner.
In Conversation with Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner
06 June, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Three months into the role, already Justin Untersteiner has grand plans for Ahpra — but what specific regulatory developments can we expect under his leadership?
Practitioners on notice over compassionate release of super
02 June, 2025Practitioners have been put on notice that action will be taken against potential predatory practice in the compassionate release of superannuation scheme.
Doctors' warning — Bupa's plans risk a US-style health model
23 May, 2025The Australian Medical Association has called "vertical integration plans" by Bupa "a major red flag" for the private health system, putting it at risk of a US-style model.
Butler's priorities: Medicare, PBS, aged care reform, NDIS's future
14 May, 2025Following his cabinet ministry appointment as Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the NDIS, Mark Butler set out his priorities.
Ahpra: Review recommendations "in lock step" with reform agenda
13 May, 2025The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency said it supports, in principle, the reform recommendations of the Dawson Review second consultation paper.
AMA: "Extreme Ahpra power used too readily"
28 April, 2025The Australian Medical Association has called for changes to the law governing Ahpra, which it says at present allows an extreme power to be "used too readily".
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.
