Read the latest news from AHPRA and catch up on previous news releases. For media enquiries relating to AHPRA and the Boards phone (03) 8708 9200.
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News from AHPRA
22 May 2015
Call for applications
The Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia invites applications from experienced medical radiation practitioners interested in being included on a list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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21 May 2015
Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July
A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015
Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July
Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants except Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners.
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19 May 2015
Tribunal reprimands pharmacist over professional misconduct
The WA State Administrative Tribunal has found pharmacist Vu The Tran behaved in a way that constituted professional misconduct, reprimanding him and imposing conditions on his registration.
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19 May 2015
Tribunal dismisses review of conditions on registration
The Qld Civil and Administrative Tribunal has dismissed an application by a Dr Nicolae Cruceru to review a Medical Board of Australia decision to impose conditions on his registration.
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18 May 2015
New info for podiatry students and graduates
From today, podiatry students and graduates have a new way of finding out about becoming a registered podiatrist.
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15 May 2015
Tribunal orders Dr Jayant Patel must never be registered again
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal this morning ordered that Dr Jayant Patel must never be registered in the medical profession again in Australia.
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14 May 2015
Former practitioner fined for claiming to be an osteopath and chiropractor
AHPRA, in partnership with the Chiropractic Board of Australia and Osteopathy Board of Australia, have successfully prosecuted Mr Robert Black.
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13 May 2015
Tribunal dismisses psychologist’s application for finding to be supressed
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has dismissed an application by psychologist Mr Ziji Fox to suppress details of a finding that he had engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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13 May 2015
Pharmacist cautioned following investigation into criminal offences
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cautioned pharmacist Malcolm Coghill following an investigation by the former Pharmacists Board of Queensland into criminal offences.
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12 May 2015
Medical practitioner suspended for professional misconduct
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a medical practitioner engaged in professional misconduct, reprimanding him and suspending his registration for one year from 29 April 2015.
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12 May 2015
Medical practitioner reprimanded and fined for professional misconduct
The Qld Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found Dr Steven Andrew behaved in a way that constituted professional misconduct, reprimanding and fining him $10,000, and imposing conditions on his registration.
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11 May 2015
Board seeks orders in relation to former surgeon Jayant Patel
The Medical Board of Australia today took disciplinary action against former surgeon Jayant Patel in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) in Brisbane.
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08 May 2015
AHPRA publishes Queensland complaints performance data
AHPRA and the National Boards have today published detailed performance data about notifications management in Queensland.
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08 May 2015
Call for applications - Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Applications are now sought from health practitioners and community members from the Australian Capital Territory to fill vacancies on the Australian Capital Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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05 May 2015
Medical Board of Australia and AMA join forces on doctors' health
The Medical Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have joined forces on a national health program for doctors and medical students in Australia.
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04 May 2015
Call for applications - New South Wales Board of the Medical Board of Australia
Applications are now sought from medical practitioners and community members from New South Wales to fill vacancies on the New South Wales Board of the Medical Board of Australia.
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04 May 2015
Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health practitioners across Australia
Applications are now sought for appointments to the following vacancies.
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04 May 2015
Call for views on how we approach regulation
National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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29 Apr 2015
Tribunal finds nurse guilty of professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has found Mr Timothy Buckby guilty of professional misconduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient and breaching obligations of confidentiality.
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29 Apr 2015
Updated section for internationally qualified nurses and midwives
Today we launched new pages with updated content on the internationally qualified nurses and midwives sections on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) website.
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24 Apr 2015
Identifying hot-spots of risk to improve healthcare quality and safety
A research project launched in December is using AHPRA data to track risks in order to prevent harm. The project has many potential benefits.
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24 Apr 2015
Health and Care Professions Council UK: on collaboration and proactive regulation
HCPC Chair, Dr Anna van der Gaag CBE, visited AHPRA in February as part of an ongoing information-sharing relationship. She had many insights to share on the challenges of multi-profession regulation.
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23 Apr 2015
Health Ministers to consider NRAS review report in August
Federal and State and Territory Health Ministers will respond to the report of the review of the National Scheme in August this year.
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20 Apr 2015
Tribunal affirms National Board decision to refuse registration
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has affirmed a Medical Board of Australia decision to refuse Dr Salahuddin Taj’s application for specialist registration.
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20 Apr 2015
WA man fined for claiming to be a chiropractor
The Magistrates Court of WA has charged Robert Scott for claiming to be a chiropractor registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010.
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20 Apr 2015
Tribunal finds former psychologist guilty of professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded former psychologist Elisabeth Freeman, found she engaged in professional misconduct, and disqualified her from applying for registration as a psychologist for 18 months.
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20 Apr 2015
Tribunal imposes conditions on registration of NT nurse
The Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal has determined an appeal against a decision of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to impose conditions on the registration of nurse, Peter Savage. The tribunal substituted a new decision to replace the Board’s decision.
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20 Apr 2015
Tribunal reprimands and fines practitioner for falsifying registration documents
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has found Dr Jai Palaniappan engaged in professional misconduct. He was reprimanded and fined $4,000 for falsifying registration documents.
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20 Apr 2015
Medical practitioner fined, disqualified for professional misconduct
The WA State Administrative Tribunal has fined Dr John Barry Myers $10,000 and disqualified him from applying for registration as a medical practitioner for five years.
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20 Apr 2015
Tribunal confirms National Board decision to refuse registration
The Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal has confirmed a decision by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to refuse Mr Linse Thomas’ application for registration as an internationally qualified nurse.
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17 Apr 2015
Call for applications
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) invites applications from experienced dentists with specialist registration in oral surgery or oral maxillofacial surgery interested in being included on an approved list of potential members for appointment to the Oral Surgery Panel.
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17 Apr 2015
Community protected: Misleading website off the air
A potentially misleading website that republished information from AHPRA’s register of practitioners without consent is no longer published.
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16 Apr 2015
Follow AHPRA on Facebook
AHPRA and the National Boards will now be able to engage with Australia’s 600,000 registered health practitioners on a new platform, Facebook.
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15 Apr 2015
Top tips on using the register for public safety
AHPRA has added ‘Top tips: Using the register for public safety checks’ to help the public and employers get the most out of AHPRA's register of practitioners.
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30 Mar 2015
Call for applications
The Medical Radiation Practice Board invites applications from experienced medical radiation practitioners interested in appointment as a content writer for the National Examination Committee (the Committee).
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27 Mar 2015
Improving monitoring of conditions on practitioner registration
AHPRA has welcomed calls for stringent monitoring and swift detection of breaches in compliance by registered health practitioners with restrictions on their registration.
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24 Mar 2015
Board commissions research on revalidation
The Medical Board of Australia has commissioned international research into revalidation, or ways to make sure doctors keep their skills up to date throughout their professional lives
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23 Mar 2015
Call for applications
Call for applications for persons interested in being included on a list of approved persons for appointment to panels and/or the accreditation committee.
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20 Mar 2015
Security alert - keep your web browser updated
We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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20 Mar 2015
Tribunal reprimands and suspends nurse, and imposes conditions on registration
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Ms Anne McAleer for professional misconduct, cancelled her registration as a registered nurse and disqualified her from reapplying for registration for six months.
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17 Mar 2015
Board consults on new cosmetic surgery guidelines
Cooling off periods for all patients and mandatory psychological assessment for under 18s are proposed in draft guidelines for cosmetic medical and surgical procedures proposed by the Medical Board of Australia.
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16 Mar 2015
Medical practitioner reprimanded and conditions imposed
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Dr Christopher Alroe and imposed conditions on his registration for professional misconduct.
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13 Mar 2015
Tribunal reprimands and fines practitioner for professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Mr Muir McPherson for professional misconduct, fined him and imposed conditions on his registration.
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13 Mar 2015
Update on the review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme
The Ministerial Council will consider the final report from the independent review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme at their April 2015 meeting.
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13 Mar 2015
Tribunal reprimands and suspends nurse, and imposes conditions on registration
The State Administrative Tribunal of WA has reprimanded Mr Michael Cummins, suspended his registration as an enrolled nurse for 16 months and imposed conditions on his registration once he does return to practice.
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13 Mar 2015
Dental practitioner reprimanded and fined
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has reprimanded and fined Dr Ari Masters and imposed conditions on his registration for unprofessional conduct.
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10 Mar 2015
Tribunal reprimands practitioner for unprofessional conduct
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded pharmacist Mr Brian McAllan and found he had engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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04 Mar 2015
Board and AHPRA take action against 'fake' doctor
The Medical Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have taken legal action against a man they allege is pretending to be a registered medical practitioner.
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03 Mar 2015
Practitioner ordered not to reapply for registration
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found that Dr Patrick O’Brien behaved in a way that constituted unsatisfactory professional conduct, and ordered him to not reapply for registration as a health practitioner.
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26 Feb 2015
Psychiatrist reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional performance
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Dr Zoran Radovic for unsatisfactory professional performance as a psychiatrist.
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18 Feb 2015
Adelaide office closed for relocation
The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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17 Feb 2015
Websites using information from public registers without permission
No AHPRA permission for publication of data sourced from public online register.
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16 Feb 2015
AHPRA strengthens national drug screening
AHPRA to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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16 Feb 2015
End of arrangements allowing some practitioners to become registered
From 1 July 2015, arrangements that allowed some practitioners to become registered as their professions joined the National Scheme1 will expire.
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13 Feb 2015
Tribunal reprimands practitioner for professional misconduct
Sanjai Gupta - conditions imposed on registration as a nurse.
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13 Feb 2015
Tribunal reprimands and suspends practitioner, imposes conditions on registration
Ms Ah Choo Teo - registration as a Chinese medicine practitioner suspended for three months.
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13 Feb 2015
Call for expressions of interest for appointments to AHPRA Agency Management Committee
Expressions of interest are sought for appointments to fill vacancies on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Agency Management Committee.
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04 Feb 2015
New approach to international criminal history checks launches today
A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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02 Feb 2015
Court of Appeal sets aside Tribunal finding of improper conduct
Dr Leila Dekker - appeal allowed.
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30 Jan 2015
Call for applications
Applications are now sought for a medical practitioner member from the Northern Territory to fill the following board member vacancy.
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30 Jan 2015
Call for applications
Applications are now sought for a community member from the Northern Territory to filll the following board member vacancy.
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28 Jan 2015
Call for applications to the Occupational Therapy Board advisory list
The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the National Board) invites applications from experienced practising occupational therapists interested in being included on the National Board’s list of advisors.
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23 Jan 2015
Tribunal lifts suspension of medical practitioner
Dr Wijeneka Liyanage - suspension on registration lifted following appeal.
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23 Jan 2015
Medical practitioner reprimanded and conditions imposed
Tribunal finds professional misconduct, imposes conditions on registration.
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20 Jan 2015
Students graduate from first medical radiation practice programs to be accredited and approved
Students have graduated from the first medical radiation practice programs of study to be accredited and approved under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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20 Jan 2015
Call for applications
Call for applications to the Scheduled Medicines Advisory Committee of the Optometry Board of Australia.
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13 Jan 2015
Tribunal reprimands practitioners for unprofessional conduct
Dr Tam Dieu and Dr Mervyn Cass: reprimanded and conditions placed on registration.
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07 Jan 2015
Tribunal confirms Board decision to suspend Dr Nitschke
Tribunal confirms Board decision to suspend Dr Nitschke's registration as a medical practitioner.
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News Archives
24 Dec 2014
Statement from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Mr Harpeet Singh: registration cancelled and disqualified from applying for registration as a nurse for 20 months.
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23 Dec 2014
Statement from the Psychology Board of Australia
Mr Domenic Greco – reprimanded, registration cancelled effective 19 January 2015, and disqualified from applying for registration for two years from that date.
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19 Dec 2014
Tribunal cancels dental practitioner’s registration
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has cancelled Dr John Ham’s registration from 12 December 2014 and disqualified him from applying for registration for six months from that date.
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11 Dec 2014
Pharmacist reprimanded, registration cancelled and disqualified for professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Mr Frank Balestra, cancelled his registration as a pharmacist and disqualified him from applying for registration for 30 years.
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10 Dec 2014
Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has found that Mr Nicholas Gledhill engaged in professional misconduct, reprimanded him and disqualified him from applying for registration for two years. Mr Gledhill had previously let his registration lapse.
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10 Dec 2014
Tribunal reprimands medical practitioner, cancels registration
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Dr Gareth Eldred, cancelled his registration as a medical practitioner and disqualified him from applying for registration for 18 months.
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10 Dec 2014
Medical practitioner reprimanded and suspended for unsatisfactory professional conduct
On 4 November 2014, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal reprimanded Dr Bharat Doolabh, suspended his registration for 12 months and imposed conditions on his registration as a medical practitioner.
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08 Dec 2014
CEO briefing on the 2013/14 annual report
CEO Martin Fletcher briefed National Board and committee members on the 2013/14 annual report of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme on Monday 17 November 2014.
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05 Dec 2014
National Boards report on their work
National Boards have reported on their work in regulating their profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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05 Dec 2014
Physiotherapist permanently disqualified for professional misconduct
Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist.
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01 Dec 2014
Tribunal reprimands, disqualifies nurse and cancels registration
The South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal has reprimanded Ms Jayne Morley, cancelling her registration as a nurse and disqualifying her from applying for registration until 1 January 2018.
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25 Nov 2014
Guidelines on glaucoma diagnosis and management
The Optometry Board of Australia will modify its guidelines on glaucoma diagnosis and management to make sure there are clear referral pathways to support patient safety and well-being.
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21 Nov 2014
Health practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 November
Health practitioners across 12 professions have less than two weeks to renew registration with their National Board to avoid paying a late fee.
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20 Nov 2014
Tribunal dismisses appeal by medical practitioner
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Dr Ashraf Ibrahim Abdou Ibrahim against a Medical Board of Australia decision to refuse his application for limited registration.
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20 Nov 2014
Medical practitioner suspended, reprimanded and fined for professional misconduct
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has suspended the medical registration of Dr Paul Langton for 18 months, reprimanded him and fined him $30,000 for professional misconduct.
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18 Nov 2014
Tribunal reprimands medical practitioner and cancels registration
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Dr Mughammad Saliem Ismail and cancelled his registration as a medical practitioner.
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17 Nov 2014
Tribunal reprimands medical practitioner, cancels registration
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered the cancellation of Dr Nemalan Seshagiri Moodley’s registration as a medical practitioner, and prohibited him from applying for registration for five years.
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14 Nov 2014
Practitioner reprimanded, removed from register and banned for nine months
The Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal has reprimanded Dr Daniel Van Dijk, removed his name from the register, and banned him from reapplying for registration for nine months.
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14 Nov 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Australian Capital Territory Board of the Medical Board of Australia.
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13 Nov 2014
Tribunal reprimands practitioner and imposes conditions on registration
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Dr William Fitzgerald and imposed conditions on his registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.
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12 Nov 2014
New approach to International criminal history checks
From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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10 Nov 2014
Board confirms referral of Dr Nitschke to Tribunal
The Medical Board of Australia has referred Dr Phillip Nitschke to the Northern Territory Health Professional Review Tribunal for a hearing into his professional conduct.
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07 Nov 2014
Media release
AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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07 Nov 2014
South Australian woman pleads guilty to pretending to be a psychologist
A SA woman has pleaded guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court of claiming to be a registered psychologist and using health practitioner titles protected under the National Law.
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06 Nov 2014
Tribunal reprimands and suspends physiotherapist
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded Mr Alexander Browning and suspended his registration as a physiotherapist for two months.
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06 Nov 2014
Tribunal fines and reprimands medical practitioner
The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Dr David Evan Roberts, ordered audits of his communication with patients and fined him $15,000 for unprofessional conduct.
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27 Oct 2014
Tribunal reprimands and fines doctor for professional misconduct
The South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal has found that Dr Frederick Rhys Henning engaged in unsatisfactory professional performance and professional misconduct.
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24 Oct 2014
Public consultation
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is releasing for public consultation papers on the review of the Endorsement as a nurse practitioner registration standard and associated Guidelines.
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24 Oct 2014
Public consultation
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is releasing for public consultation papers on the review of the Registration standard endorsement for scheduled medicines for eligible midwives.
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23 Oct 2014
Request for tender - Stakeholder engagement initiative
Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s approach to communicating with stakeholders.
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22 Oct 2014
National Board recognises special week for occupational therapists
Occupational Therapy Board Chair highlights the important contribution of occupational therapists to the community.
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21 Oct 2014
Statement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Mr David Lance Lahey – reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration as a nurse.
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21 Oct 2014
Statement by the Podiatry Board of Australia
Mr Terrence Williams – disqualified from applying for registration for three years.
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17 Oct 2014
Call for applications for appointment to National Boards
Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014
Final-year students urged to apply for registration now
AHPRA is now calling for online applications for registration from students who are in their final year of an approved program of study.
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02 Oct 2014
Victorian man pleads guilty to pretending to be a registered dentist
Victorian man, Mr Adel Abraham, last week pleaded guilty to 12 counts of carrying out dental acts that are restricted by law and one count of pretending to be a registered dentist.
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25 Sep 2014
National Boards and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreements
Media Release - National Boards and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreements.
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24 Sep 2014
Online renewal is now open for 12 health professions
Over 150,000 health practitioners are due to renew registration by 30 November.
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23 Sep 2014
Setting things right: AHPRA actions to improve consumer experience
A report recommending ways to improve consumers’ interaction with the National Scheme has been published today, along with a list of actions that AHPRA is taking to address the issues raised.
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22 Sep 2014
Queensland woman pleads guilty to pretending to be a nurse
A Queensland woman has pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court of pretending to be a registered nurse and using health practitioner titles protected under the National Law.
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11 Sep 2014
Consultation paper on National Scheme review published
An independent three-year review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) is now underway.
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11 Sep 2014
Media statement
AHPRA and the National Boards welcome important research about mandatory reporting in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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04 Sep 2014
Media statement
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and AHPRA have announced a response for some nurses and midwives caught by changes to registration requirements in February 2014.
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28 Aug 2014
Revised FAQ for internationally qualified nurses and midwives
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia publishes revised FAQ for internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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27 Aug 2014
Media release
The National Boards have announced registration fees for their professions for 2014/15.
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25 Aug 2014
AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board to run Twitter chat
AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board are running a Twitter chat to discuss registration requirements for internationally qualified nurses & midwives (IQNMs).
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21 Aug 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for physiotherapists to join the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels and/or the Physiotherapy Advisor List.
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18 Aug 2014
New National Board appointments and reappointment
AHPRA welcomes National Board appointments and reappointment announced by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council.
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15 Aug 2014
Media release
AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board are committed to finding a solution to help internationally qualified nurses and midwives caught by changes to registration requirements.
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14 Aug 2014
We have new homepages!
Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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14 Aug 2014
Like our new look?
We have just updated the homepages of the AHPRA and Board websites, and we want to do much more.
Tell us about your experience. Your feedback will help us further improve our websites to best meet your needs.
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12 Aug 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointments to Chiropractic Board; health performance and professional standards hearings panels and advisors.
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11 Aug 2014
Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online
Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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01 Aug 2014
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for medical practitioners for 2014/15.
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29 Jul 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for medical radiation practitioners to join the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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28 Jul 2014
#AHPRAQandA Twitter chat to discuss blood-borne virus guidelines
AHPRA is running a Twitter chat to discuss practitioners and students with a blood-borne virus.
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24 Jul 2014
Media release
The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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24 Jul 2014
Media release
The Medical Board has made a decision to suspend the registration of Dr Nitschke.
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18 Jul 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Northern Territory Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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17 Jul 2014
Board confirms proposal to suspend
The South Australian Board of the Medical Board of Australia has proposed to suspend the medical registration of Dr Philip Nitschke.
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16 Jul 2014
Media release
Mr Bharath Devadas - permanently disqualified from applying for registration as a physiotherapist.
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15 Jul 2014
Management of blood borne viruses
National Boards expect practitioners to comply with CDNA guidance on and for health practitioners with blood borne viruses.
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09 Jul 2014
Request for tender: Requirements for assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) has released a tender on assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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07 Jul 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for dental practitioners to join the Optometry Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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01 Jul 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for dental practitioners to join the Dental Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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01 Jul 2014
Media release
All Boards and AHPRA have launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. Today also marks our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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27 Jun 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Medical Board of Australia.
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27 Jun 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Queensland Board of the Medical Board of Australia.
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23 Jun 2014
Board members announced by Health Ministers
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) welcomes the new and reappointed Board members that were announced by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (the Ministerial Council) last week.
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20 Jun 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Psychology Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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13 Jun 2014
Have your say!
Most National Boards are consulting on important standards and guidelines.
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10 Jun 2014
Request for tender
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is seeking suitably qualified and experienced parties to carry out a comprehensive review of the understanding and recognition of its brand identity.
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03 Jun 2014
Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Midwife standards for practice - extended closure date
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has extended the closing date for a request for tender to review the Midwife standards for practice.
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30 May 2014
AHPRA Report Released
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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20 May 2014
Media release
Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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14 May 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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13 May 2014
Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Midwife standards for practice
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a request for tender to review the Midwife standards for practice.
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07 May 2014
New National Board appointments and reappointment
AHPRA welcomes National Board appointments and reappointment announced by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council.
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02 May 2014
Have your say! Seven National Boards are consulting on important standards and guidelines
Have your say! Seven National Boards are consulting on important standards and guidelines.
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01 May 2014
Media release
Australia's health ministers have appointed Michael Gorton AM as Chair of the Agency Management Committee, a position he will hold until September 2015.
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30 Apr 2014
AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia welcome settlement of long-running case
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of Australia today welcomed the conditional settlement of the class action arising from the criminal conduct of Dr James Latham Peters.
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29 Apr 2014
Three-year review
The Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC) has now published the terms of reference for the three-year review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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28 Apr 2014
AHPRA and Board welcome settlement of longstanding legal case
AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia welcome settlement of long-running case.
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28 Apr 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Optometry Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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14 Apr 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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07 Apr 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Medical Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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28 Mar 2014
Twitter chat with AHPRA CEO
Join AHPRA CEO Martin Fletcher on Friday 28 March at 12pm AEST for a twitter chat, use the hashtag #ahpraqanda.
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28 Mar 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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25 Mar 2014
Resources for the revised codes and guidelines
The Advertising FAQ (March 2014) is being regularly updated with additional questions. Check back to this page to see the latest information available.
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21 Mar 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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21 Mar 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia
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21 Mar 2014
AHPRA has updated its privacy policy
To reflect recent changes made to Australian privacy laws, AHPRA has updated its privacy policy.
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13 Mar 2014
Unplanned office closure alert
The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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12 Mar 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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12 Mar 2014
AHPRA responds to parliamentary committee report
AHPRA responds to parliamentary committee report.
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11 Mar 2014
Call for applications
Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Pharmacy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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24 Feb 2014
Osteopathy Board of Australia's panel member recruitment
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners to join the Osteopathy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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17 Feb 2014
Media statement
Revised advertising guidelines set down National Board expectations of health practitioners.
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13 Feb 2014
Revised guidelines, code and policy released today, effective from March 2014
The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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12 Feb 2014
New model for assessing qualifications of international nurses and midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a media release on the new model for assessing internationally qualified nurses and midwives.
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07 Feb 2014
National Board delegations now published on the AHPRA website
Details of decision-making powers delegated by National Boards to national committees, state and territory boards, and AHPRA will now be published on the AHPRA website.
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24 Jan 2014
Media release
The first prosecution of a National Law offence resulted in a guilty verdict and the accused person ordered to pay fines totaling $20,000.
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20 Dec 2013
2013/14 health profession agreements published
AHPRA publishes 2013/14 health profession agreements.
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20 Dec 2013
AHPRA Report Released
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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20 Dec 2013
Media release
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has launched a new data exchange service which will better protect the public, while saving time and money in the health sector.
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13 Dec 2013
Call for applications for appointment to Queensland state boards
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and the Psychology Board of Australia are seeking health practitioners and community members to join their Queensland state boards.
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29 Nov 2013
Call for applications for appointment to state, territory and regional Boards of National Boards
The Medical Board of Australia, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and the Psychology Board of Australia are seeking health practitioners and community members to join state, territory and regional Boards.
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29 Nov 2013
Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia
Call for applications for appointment to the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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21 Nov 2013
Statement on proposed endorsement standard for nurses and midwives supplying medicines under protocol
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a media statement on the proposed endorsement standard for nurses and midwives supplying medicines under protocol.
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21 Nov 2013
Media release
Medical Board announces action against Dr Jayant Patel.
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15 Nov 2013
Board member vacancies
Call for applications for appointment to National Boards.
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01 Nov 2013
Media release
The 2012/13 Annual Report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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30 Oct 2013
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requests for tender - update
The Nursing and Midwifery Board invites interested parties to please refer to updated attachments in the National Board's recent requests for tender.
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25 Oct 2013
Media release
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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18 Oct 2013
AHPRA Agency Management Committee Vacancies
Call for expressions of interest for appointments to AHPRA's Agency Management Committee.
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18 Oct 2013
Board Member vacancy – Pharmacy Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for a community member to join the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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17 Oct 2013
Media release
Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner before they graduate.
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14 Oct 2013
Board Member Vacancy - ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for a community member to join the ACT Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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14 Oct 2013
The Nursing and Midwifery Board releases a public consultation paper
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has released a consultation paper for re-entry to practice.
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11 Oct 2013
Panel member vacancies - Psychology Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest to join the Psychology Board of Australia's list of approved persons for panel appointments.
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09 Oct 2013
Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review models of supervision for privately practicing midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced parties to undertake a review of Privately practicing midwives models of supervision.
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09 Oct 2013
Seeking qualified and experienced parties to review the Registered nurse standards for practice
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board or NMBA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced parties to review the Registered nurse standards for practice.
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03 Oct 2013
Media release
New consultation on international criminal history checks
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26 Sep 2013
Media release
Online renewal is now open for 12 regulated health professions.
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23 Sep 2013
Media release
AHPRA and the National Boards will publish health profession agreements over the coming weeks.
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20 Sep 2013
Committee member vacancies - Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for persons interested to join Committees of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
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19 Sep 2013
Media release
AHPRA hosting a nurse practitioner forum in Melbourne on 25 October 2013.
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16 Sep 2013
National Boards release quarterly registration data
The National Boards have released their quarterly registration data.
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06 Sep 2013
AHPRA releases report on practitioner audits
The report on the second phase of the audit pilot that was run earlier this year is now available. Read the reports on the Audit page.
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06 Sep 2013
Board Member vacancy - Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for a community member to join the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
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04 Sep 2013
Application date extended for the Workforce Innovation and Reform Working Party vacancies
Application date extended until 20 September 2013 for appointment to the Workforce Innovation and Reform Working Party of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
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19 Aug 2013
Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia - Vacancies for committee members
Call for nominations and/or expressions of interest for appointment to the Workforce Innovation and Reform Working Party of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
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07 Aug 2013
Opportunity to improve the health complaint & notification process
Independent study by University of Sydney researchers: Community expectations & experiences of health complaints & notifications processes.
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02 Aug 2013
Media release
A Victorian chiropractor's registration has been cancelled after a three year battle by the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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31 Jul 2013
Panel member vacancies – Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for health practitioners to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.
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29 Jul 2013
Media release
National Boards set fees for 2013/14.
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29 Jul 2013
Media release
AHPRA has received a referral from the Australian Crime Commission (ACC), as a result of the ACC's investigation into drugs in sport.
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26 Jul 2013
Board member vacancy - Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for a community member to join the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.
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19 Jul 2013
Board Member Vacancy - ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia
Call for expressions of interest for a health practitioner to join the ACT/TAS/VIC Regional Board of the Psychology Board of Australia.
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19 Jul 2013
Media release
The 2013/14 business plan was released this week. It identifies AHPRA's goals for the next year, explains the reasons they are attainable, and includes a plan for reaching them.
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09 Jul 2013
AHPRA publishes request for quotation
AHPRA has published a request for quotation (RFQ) for developing a customised Governance training course. Submissions close 19 August 2013.
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01 Jul 2013
AHPRA Report Released
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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19 Jun 2013
Media release
Due to a lack of evidence, the Medical Board of Australia will take no further action against senior WA health officials named in a notification lodged in early 2013.
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11 Jun 2013
Media release
AHPRA has published new guides on complaints in the National Scheme for health practitioners and the public.
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23 May 2013
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia has appointed an interim committee to deal with the work of the former Queensland Board.
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20 May 2013
Media release
The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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17 May 2013
Application date extended for panel member vacancies - Psychology Board
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Psychology Board of Australia's list of approved persons for panel appointments.
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16 May 2013
Media release
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is reminding nurses and midwives to renew registration by 31 May.
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09 May 2013
Media release
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia marks special days for nurses and midwives.
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02 May 2013
National Boards release quarterly registration data
The National Boards have released their quarterly registration data.
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29 Apr 2013
Media release
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is pleased with a strong start to the registration renewal campaign.
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26 Apr 2013
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia and AHPRA have issued a statement.
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19 Apr 2013
Panel member vacancies - Psychology Board of Australia
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Psychology Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.
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16 Apr 2013
Media release
AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia will work with Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg to introduce changes to health complaints management in Queensland.
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15 Apr 2013
Panel member vacancies - Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.
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10 Apr 2013
Victorian submissions published
AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013
Media release
Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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05 Apr 2013
Board Member Vacancy - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Call for Nominations and/or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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27 Mar 2013
Fact sheet on non-practising registration
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a new fact sheet on non-practising registration.
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27 Mar 2013
Fact sheet on scope of practice for nursing and midwifery
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published a new fact sheet on the scope of practice for registered nurses and midwives.
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27 Mar 2013
Queensland Board Member Vacancy
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a Board Member in Queensland.
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25 Mar 2013
Reminder to nurses and midwives to renew registration
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) is urging nurses and midwives to look out for an email reminding them to renew registration by 31 May.
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15 Mar 2013
Audit framework for nursing and midwifery registrants
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is taking the next step towards auditing nurses and midwives' compliance with Board-approved mandatory registration standards.
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15 Mar 2013
Board Member Vacancy – Psychology Board of Australia
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Psychology Board of Australia.
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08 Mar 2013
Professional indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives
Are you a national or international privately practising midwife? Your opinion counts.
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06 Mar 2013
Nursing and Midwifery Board Media Release
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is urging nurses and midwives to update their contact details to receive registration renewal reminders.
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25 Feb 2013
Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy
This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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22 Feb 2013
Accreditation Committee Member Vacancy - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest to join the Accreditation Committee of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
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22 Feb 2013
Victoria Board Member Vacancies
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for Board Members in Victoria.
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11 Feb 2013
Committee Member Vacancies - Dental Board of Australia
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest to join Committees of the Dental Board of Australia.
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08 Feb 2013
South Australia - Board Member Vacancies
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for Board Members in South Australia.
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01 Feb 2013
Board Member Vacancy - Chiropractic Board of Australia
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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01 Feb 2013
ACT Board Member Vacancies
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for Board Members in the Australian Capital Territory.
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25 Jan 2013
AHPRA Report Released
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013
National Boards release quarterly registration data
The National Boards have released their quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013
Media Release
Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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