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Under changes to Victorian legislation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are now authorised to obtain, possess, supply and administer certain scheduled substances under instruction.
This Paper explores the key considerations, common pitfalls, and legal complexities involved in contract termination, providing guidance on how to navigate this challenging process.
The Federal Court found Jats Joint did not breach the SCHADS Award by not paying night shift penalties for work adjacent to sleepovers, clarifying that sleepovers are not part of a continuous shift.
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 introduces technical corrections to the Aged Care Act 2024 and expands healthcare identifiers to support integrated aged care, disability, and health services delivery.
The Financial Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Vic) introduces new board, CFO, and accountable officer duties, enhances financial oversight, mandates proactive budget reporting, and enforces sustainable, transparent management across government bodies.
From 1 July 2025, Victoria’s new Act establishes a regulated hierarchy for appointing substitute decision-makers to authorise restrictive practices in residential aged care, replacing interim Commonwealth measures and clarifying consent processes.
In this issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss Privacy and AI, Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Cth) and a new protected confidences protection for family law litigation.
This Bill inserts a range of amendments into the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic) including a new requirement for earlier contract disclosures, annual contract checks, prompt exit payments, and mandatory dispute reporting, while imposing tougher penalties for non-compliance on retirement village operators.
This case explores the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision on whether EACH Ltd acted reasonably after an employee’s vicarious trauma disclosure. The case aims to clarify employer responsibilities regarding psychiatric harm and risks.
Doyle’s Guide 2025 Law Rankings details solicitors practising in commercial, transactional and regulatory matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified for their expertise, knowledge and abilities relating to the Health & Aged care industries/sectors. This year, our CEO and Legal Counsel Natalie Franks is recognised in Doyle’s “Leading Health & Aged Care Lawyers – Victoria, 2025” category.
Under changes to Victorian legislation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are now authorised to obtain, possess, supply and administer certain scheduled substances under instruction.
This Paper explores the key considerations, common pitfalls, and legal complexities involved in contract termination, providing guidance on how to navigate this challenging process.
The Federal Court found Jats Joint did not breach the SCHADS Award by not paying night shift penalties for work adjacent to sleepovers, clarifying that sleepovers are not part of a continuous shift.
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 introduces technical corrections to the Aged Care Act 2024 and expands healthcare identifiers to support integrated aged care, disability, and health services delivery.
The Financial Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Vic) introduces new board, CFO, and accountable officer duties, enhances financial oversight, mandates proactive budget reporting, and enforces sustainable, transparent management across government bodies.
From 1 July 2025, Victoria’s new Act establishes a regulated hierarchy for appointing substitute decision-makers to authorise restrictive practices in residential aged care, replacing interim Commonwealth measures and clarifying consent processes.
In this issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss Privacy and AI, Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Cth) and a new protected confidences protection for family law litigation.
This Bill inserts a range of amendments into the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic) including a new requirement for earlier contract disclosures, annual contract checks, prompt exit payments, and mandatory dispute reporting, while imposing tougher penalties for non-compliance on retirement village operators.
This case explores the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision on whether EACH Ltd acted reasonably after an employee’s vicarious trauma disclosure. The case aims to clarify employer responsibilities regarding psychiatric harm and risks.
Doyle’s Guide 2025 Law Rankings details solicitors practising in commercial, transactional and regulatory matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified for their expertise, knowledge and abilities relating to the Health & Aged care industries/sectors. This year, our CEO and Legal Counsel Natalie Franks is recognised in Doyle’s “Leading Health & Aged Care Lawyers – Victoria, 2025” category.
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