New Drugs & Poisons Powers for Nurses and Midwives in NSW
New South Wales has passed new laws enabling certain nurses and midwives to obtain, possess, sell, supply and administer Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 8 poisons.
Changes to Unpaid Parental Leave under the Fair Work Act
New National laws have commenced amending unpaid parental leave entitlements for parents of stillborn babies and babies requiring hospitalisation.
New Therapeutic Goods Laws for Modern Medical Devices
Federal legislation has recently commenced introducing a suite of changes to modernise the regulation of medical devices in Australia.
New Ante-Mortem Procedure Process for Victorian Hospitals
Victoria has introduced a strict process that hospitals must follow before authorising ante-mortem procedures.
Victoria Bans Change or Suppression Practices
Victoria has introduced new laws denouncing change or suppression practices.
New Restrictions on Therapeutic Goods Subject to an International Agreement
Federal Parliament has introduced new laws with significant penalties for the import, export, manufacture or supply of therapeutic goods prohibited under an international agreement.
New Laws Make Vaccination Reporting Mandatory
In preparation for the COVID-19 vaccine, Federal Parliament has passed new laws requiring all Vaccination Providers to report all vaccines administered to the Australian Immunisation Register.
High Court Examines Paramedic’s Standard of Care
In State of Queensland v Masson [2020] HCA 28, the High Court examined the standard of care required for paramedics in the context of a medical negligence claim.
Parental Dispute over Gender Dysphoria Treatment for Teenager
In Re: Imogen (No. 6) [2020] FamCA 761, the Family Court assessed a teenager’s Gilick competence regarding treatment for gender dysphoria in the context of a dispute between Imogen’s parents about consent.
HealthEngine Face Big Fine for Misleading Reviews and Patient Referrals
In ACCC v HealthEngine Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1203, HealthEngine was fined $2.9 million for breaches of the ACL over manipulated patient reviews, as well as failing to gain the informed consent of patients for disclosure of non-clinical data.
