Regulations introduced in NSW have provided a new exemption to working with children checks, permitting persons to work with children while their application is pending where certain requirements are met.
Read MoreThe Victorian government has introduced a series of temporary measures to address urgent COVID-19 issues, including a moratorium on rent increases, modifications to WorkCover payments and changes to nurse to patient ratios.
Read MoreExisting Commonwealth whistleblower schemes have been strengthened and consolidated to enhance protections for corporate sector whistleblowers
Read MoreThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (SA) has repealed now outdated whistleblowers legislation to implement new protections for persons making public interest disclosures.
Read MoreThe Health Care (Engagement Strategies) Variation Regulations 2019 (SA) have prescribed new content requirements for ‘engagement strategies’ Here’s what South Australian public hospitals need to know.
Read MoreThe Working With Children scheme in QLD has been amended to clarify certain terminology, streamline existing processes and to bolster protective measures in relation to children.
Read MoreNew legislation has been introduced in SA to regulate the sale and consumption of e-cigarettes and to implement new signage requirements in ‘no smoking’ zones.
Read MoreThe Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) will amend the National Law to clarify when health practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification about another practitioner’s ...
Read MoreThe Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (NSW) has been amended to, among other things, impose mandatory reporting requirements on certain education and care services in relation to children at risk.
Read MoreThe Animal Protection Bill 2018 (NT) has introduced a suite of reforms to update the animal protection framework in the NT and has prescribed a new minimum level of care for animal cruelty offences
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