In the media

AMA: Guaranteeing Security of the My Health Record
Dr Bartone said there had been a groundswell of concern from AMA members, the broader medical profession, and the public about the 2012 legislation framing the My Health Record, particularly Section 70, which deals with the disclosure of health information for law enforcement purposes (25 July 2018). More...

Fraud squad to target organised crime gangs trying to rip off NDIS
The Federal Government is setting up a fraud squad to target organised crime gangs who try to steal from the NDIS (24 July 2018). More...

Civil and workplace surveillance laws to be examined
The Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) will examine the need to strengthen legislation around the use of surveillance devices and technologies in both the civil and workplace environments, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath has announced (26 July 2018). More...

Queensland needs to cut pharmacy red tape
The current legislation governing pharmacy ownership in Queensland is more effective in protecting the commercial interests of pharmacy owners than in serving the public interest. Improvements should be made to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality care is available to all consumers (24 July 2018). More...

Palaszczuk Government to crack down on claim farming
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to crack down on 'claim farming' on Queensland's compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme (24 July 2018). More...

GPs call on parliament to not put patient's health at risk
Queensland GPs have called on the State Parliament to protect the unique relationship between GPs and their patients, following calls by the Pharmacy Guild to allow prescriptions to be written and filled within a pharmacy setting (23 July 2018). More...

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