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Disciplinary Matters: Common Health Service Complaints to the …
Section 38 of the Act provides an exhaustive list of the relevant actions that OHO man take. Commonly, OHO make take the following “relevant action”: 1. assess a … See more
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When AHPRA Receives A Notification About Your Conduct
WEBWhat are notifications under the National Law? A notification made to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) against a health practitioner is an expression of concern about the health practitioner’s conduct or fitness to practice. A notification is usually made by members of the public, or in some cases health …
Changes to the Mental Health Act
WEBPerhaps one of the biggest changes to new Mental Health Act is the express powers provided to the Magistrates Court to deal with people charged with simple offences (offences punishable in the Magistrates Court). Previously, the Magistrates Court had little power to make orders for matters where the defendant may have been of unsound mind …
Consequences of Breaching Professional Boundaries as a Health
WEBIntroduction. Every health practitioner who is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Agency (‘AHPRA’) are also governed by the board of their respective profession.For example, the Psychology Board of Australia governs psychologists. Each of these boards has its own standards, including ethical standards and code of conduct …
Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court
WEBPlease note if a person is charged with a sexual assault offence, their matter cannot be dealt with in the Drug and Alcohol Court. For more information as to whether your charges fall into one of these categories, please give us a call on (07) 5532 3133 or (07) 3221 4999.
Post-employment Obligations: Restraint of Trade and Non …
WEBPost-employment ‘restraint of trade’ clauses are commonly used by employers to protect their legitimate business interests once the employer-employee relationship ends. It is not uncommon for employment contracts to contain a provision which restricts the employee (after leaving the employer) from a particular type of work, within …
New Zealand citizen’s non-Australian family members
WEBGenerally, this means that a child of the New Zealand citizen’s spouse or partner could be eligible for a subclass 461 visa if the child’s other parent agrees for them to migrate to Australia. The decision maker would need to be satisfied that there are no compelling reasons to suggest that granting the visa would not be in the best
Sexual Consent & The Changing Laws in QLD
WEBWhat is changing? On 11 October 2023, the Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill), which proposes a variety of amendments to the Criminal Code 1899 (the Code), was introduced to the Queensland Parliament.. The Bill aims to change the definition of consent when engaging in sexual …
Mental Health Defences and the Mental Health Court
WEBIf you are charged with a criminal offence and you are (or were) suffering from a mental illness or disability, contact us today to discuss how this may affect your criminal matter. Request a free online consultation or call our Gold Coast Legal Office on (07) 5532 3133 or our Brisbane Legal Office on (07) 3221 4999.
What Does ‘No Conviction Recorded’ Mean In Qld
WEBThe Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld), under s 12, permits a court to choose not to record a conviction, at its own discretion. The Act requires the court to consider all the circumstances of the case, and provides a non-exhaustive list that includes: the nature of the offence; your character and age; the impact that recording a conviction
Criminal charge or conviction on a health practitioner
WEBIf you are already registered and practising as a health practitioner, you are obligated to disclose if you are charged with an offence punishable by 12 months imprisonment or greater in any jurisdiction; or are convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment of any duration. It is irrelevant if you are not actually sent to prison as part …
Guide To Responding To Show Cause Letters
WEBA show cause letter (also known as a show cause notice), is a letter sent to a person which provides them with an opportunity to respond to an allegation mounted against them in the course of a disciplinary process, before a decision is made in relation to their guilt or innocence and, if necessary, the penalty being proposed.
COVID-19 Provisions & Police Powers FAQ
WEBIt specifically deals with the COVID-19 crisis. The purpose of the amendment is to provide additional powers for the COVID-19 emergency to the Chief Health Officer and emergency officers (including police). Section 362B relates to public health directions, to assist in containing, or to respond to, the spread of COVID-19 …
AHPRA Disciplinary Matters
WEBPotts team of experienced Civil Litigation Lawyers are highly experienced at assisting health practitioners across Australia who face allegations of impairments or conduct which may amount to unsatisfactory professional performance, unprofessional conduct, and professional misconduct. Get your free 20 minute consultation today.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Banning Orders
WEBUnder section 73ZN of the NDIS Act the Commissioner has the power to make a banning order, which prohibits or restricts an NDIS provider or a person who is currently or formerly employed or engaged by an NDIS provider, from engaging in specified activities. Under this section a banning order can be made if the Commissioner …
Unlawful Non-Citizens Australia
WEBSection 14 provides that anyone in Australia that is not an Australian citizen and that does not meet the definition of being a ‘lawful non-citizen’ is an ‘unlawful non-citizen’. In short, if a person is in Australia, they are not an Australian citizen, and they do not hold a visa that is in effect, then they are an ‘unlawful non
Paramedics & Paramedicine Students Now Regulated By AHPRA
WEBAs the national regulation of paramedicine is approaching its final stages, Queensland paramedics should know that they must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) by 1 December 2018 in order to practice paramedicine. Once registered, a paramedic’s registration will then be recognised in all …
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