The Northern Territory has introduced new termination of pregnancy laws that increase the timeframe in which a medical practitioner can perform a termination of pregnancy.
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New Care Relationship Principles for Care and Carer Support Agencies
The Australian Capital Territory has introduced new care relationship principles for care and carer support agencies.
Read MoreNew Prescription Laws for Monitored Drugs in South Australia
South Australia has introduced new requirements governing the prescribing or dispensing of monitored medicines.
Read MoreNew Social Workers Registration System in South Australia
South Australia has introduced a new registration system for social workers.
Read MoreNew Plastic Reduction Laws Commence in NSW
New laws prohibiting certain plastic items and establishing a product stewardship framework for certain brand owners in NSW have commenced.
Read MoreLaw Compliance Report – February 2022
In this issue of the Law Compliance Report we discuss recent legislative changes occurring throughout Australia and we also set out some of the Bills that we are currently tracking.
Read MoreNew Poisons and Prohibited Substances Regulations in Queensland
Queensland has introduced new regulations to strengthen protections against the health risks associated with inappropriate access to and use of poisons.
Read MoreNew Social Services Regulatory Framework in Victoria
Victoria has introduced a new social services regulatory framework, including new registration and notification requirements and provider standards.
Read MoreNational Security of Critical Infrastructure Framework Expanded
The National framework for managing risks relating to critical infrastructure has been extended to new industries, including the healthcare and medical and the higher education and research sectors.
Read MoreNew Aged Care COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Requirements
Federal Parliament has expanded the application of aged care COVID-19 vaccination reporting requirements to now include residential care services, certain flexible care services and home care services.
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