In February, Victoria passed new laws to protect people born with variations in sex characteristics from medical treatment to change that person’s sex characteristics without informed consent.
The Supreme Court of Victoria authorised Alfred Health to retrieve sperm from a deceased man, confirming his partner as ‘senior available next of kin’ under the Human Tissue Act for consent purposes.
The ACT Supreme Court found Calvary Healthcare negligent for discharging a patient with unresolved pain and inadequate warnings about ectopic pregnancy risks, awarding over $118,000 for physical and psychological harm.
The 2025 amendments to Victoria’s Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act recognise paramedic practitioners as a new class of registered paramedics, granting them expanded authority to handle scheduled poisons under strict compliance obligations.
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 February, Victoria passed new laws to protect people born with variations in sex characteristics from medical treatment to change that person’s sex characteristics without informed consent.
The Supreme Court of Victoria authorised Alfred Health to retrieve sperm from a deceased man, confirming his partner as ‘senior available next of kin’ under the Human Tissue Act for consent purposes.
The ACT Supreme Court found Calvary Healthcare negligent for discharging a patient with unresolved pain and inadequate warnings about ectopic pregnancy risks, awarding over $118,000 for physical and psychological harm.
The 2025 amendments to Victoria’s Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act recognise paramedic practitioners as a new class of registered paramedics, granting them expanded authority to handle scheduled poisons under strict compliance obligations.
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.
