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Development of Public Interest Ground in immediate action – some observations from recent cases
Legislative changes in August 2018 included the introduction of the Public Interest Ground to compliment the existing grounds of when immediate...
Retirement villages legislation update – a ‘new’ code and ongoing reforms
New Interim Code The Interim Code of Practice for Retirement Villages (No. 2) 2020 commenced on 1 October 2020. It is found in a schedule to the...
Case summary | Patient sues urologist for failing to inform him of an alternative to surgery
The background In February 2017, Mr Hamlyn was diagnosed with Gleason Grade 7 prostate cancer. He was advised by his urologist, Dr Stanton, that he...
Case summary | Pharmacist successful in appeal after being found to have dispensed steroids for non-therapeutic uses
The key issue The bases on which an applicant may rely on appealing findings of the Tribunal. The background Mr Hegde (the applicant), a pharmacist,...
Case summary | Registered nurse avoids suspension after pleading guilty to drug offences
The key issue The appropriate sanction for criminal (drug) offences. The background The case relates to a registered nurse’s convictions for...
Case summary | Resident Medical Officer disqualified from applying for registration after being found guilty of manslaughter
The key issue What is the appropriate disciplinary sanction for practitioners who are found guilty of serious criminal conduct? The background The...
Case summary | Sydney GP fails in bid to suppress his name on grounds of mental health
The key issue The considerations to be taken into account when considering a suppression order application. The background A GP applied for a...
Changes afoot in WA employment law
Two bills anticipated to pass through the WA Parliament are likely to significantly change WA workplace laws. Proposed changes to WA employment laws...
What are the regulatory powers of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner and what actions can they take?
In any event, it is important for providers to have an understanding of the Commission’s powers and how to respond to a finding of non-compliance....
Royal Commission special report into Aged Care and COVID-19
Our team has reviewed the report and make the following comments for Aged Care Providers. The six recommendations The Report makes six...