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Western Sydney Local Health District prosecution withdrawn
02 April, 2025A "landmark psychosocial risk prosecution" against Western Sydney Local Health District has been withdrawn by SafeWork NSW.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.
Call to legislate genetic discrimination ban
17 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association is calling on the Australian Government to fulfil its commitment to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance.
Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
17 March, 2025The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital.
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.
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 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.
