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.
Victoria’s 2025 amendments strengthen nurse and midwife staffing ratios in ICUs, emergency, coronary care, high dependency, antenatal, and postnatal wards, with phased implementation requiring increased staffing to enhance patient safety and care.
From 21 March 2026, Australian public and private hospitals must report adverse events involving certain medical devices to the Department of Health, with penalties for non-compliance under the amended Therapeutic Goods Act.
The Federal Court penalises Medtronic for supplying an unregistered bone graft kit, violating the Therapeutic Goods Act. The case underscores the importance of strict compliance with medical device registration requirements and robust internal controls.
New legislation in the Australian Capital Territory broadens the range of healthcare professionals authorised to provide abortions, including nurse practitioners and authorised midwives. It also updates conscientious objection guidelines.
South Australia introduces regulations requiring health practitioners to check the monitored drugs database before supplying or administering monitored drugs, with exemptions for specific circumstances.
A comprehensive overview of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, detailing new regulations on vaping goods supply and advertising, effective July 1, 2024.
This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
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.
Victoria’s 2025 amendments strengthen nurse and midwife staffing ratios in ICUs, emergency, coronary care, high dependency, antenatal, and postnatal wards, with phased implementation requiring increased staffing to enhance patient safety and care.
From 21 March 2026, Australian public and private hospitals must report adverse events involving certain medical devices to the Department of Health, with penalties for non-compliance under the amended Therapeutic Goods Act.
The Federal Court penalises Medtronic for supplying an unregistered bone graft kit, violating the Therapeutic Goods Act. The case underscores the importance of strict compliance with medical device registration requirements and robust internal controls.
New legislation in the Australian Capital Territory broadens the range of healthcare professionals authorised to provide abortions, including nurse practitioners and authorised midwives. It also updates conscientious objection guidelines.
South Australia introduces regulations requiring health practitioners to check the monitored drugs database before supplying or administering monitored drugs, with exemptions for specific circumstances.
A comprehensive overview of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, detailing new regulations on vaping goods supply and advertising, effective July 1, 2024.
This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
