Health Service Refusal of WFH Arrangement Considered Reasonable
In Hair v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2021] QIRC 422, the QIRC confirmed that it was reasonable for Queensland Health to refuse a flexible working arrangement.
New Quality and Safety Requirements for Victorian Health Services
Victoria has introduced new laws to improve the quality and safety of its health care system.
New Labour Hire Protections in Victoria
Victoria has introduced new protection for workers under labour hire arrangements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
New Registration and Practice Standards for NDIS Providers
Federal Parliament has introduced new registration and practice standards for NDIS providers.
New Assisted Reproductive Treatment Laws in Victoria
Victoria has introduced new legislation providing for better accessibility and inclusivity to assisted reproductive treatment.
Administration of National Immunisation Program Vaccines to now be Reported
Federal Parliament has introduced a new requirement for recognised vaccination providers to report the administration of National Immunisation Program vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Electronic Medication Chart Validity Extended in Residential Aged Care
Federal Parliament has introduced new regulations extending the period of validity of electronic medication charts used in residential aged care.
Health Practitioner’s Registration Suspended for Public Interest Reasons
In Pridgeon v Medical Council of New South Wales [2021] NSWCATOD 89, NSWCAT upheld a decision of the Medical Council to suspend the registration of a registered practitioner for knowingly contravening a Family Court order.
Nurse Fails in Appeal Against Finding that She Was Not Bullied at Work
In Robertson v State of Queensland [2021] QCA 92, the Queensland Court of Appeal confirmed that a hospital did not owe an employee a duty to take reasonable steps to avoid a psychiatric injury during a performance management process.
New Non-Emergency Patient Transport Laws in Victoria
Victorian Parliament has introduced new legislation to strengthen the licensing and regulation of non-emergency patient transport services.
