02 Jun 2026
Health regulators unite to strengthen response to family and domestic violence
Australia’s health regulators have announced a joint commitment to improve how health professionals recognise and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
22 May 2026
Telehealth Recommended as Option When Travel Costs Limit Care
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards are encouraging health practitioners to consider telehealth as an alternative to in-person consultations when travel costs are high and it is safe and appropriate to do so.
21 May 2026
Gold Coast Man Fined After Practising While Suspended
A Gold Coast man has been fined after continuing to work as a chiropractor even though his registration had been suspended.
19 May 2026
Newcastle woman convicted for pretending to be a registered psychologist online
A Newcastle woman has been convicted after falsely presenting herself online as a registered psychologist and offering psychology services without any qualifications or registration.
24 Apr 2026
Company fined in first Ahpra prosecution for failing to cooperate
A Western Australian company has been fined after failing to comply with an investigation by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), in what is believed to be the first case of its kind under the National Law.
15 May 2026
New proposal to update CPD and practice rules for health workers in Australia
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and 14 National Boards are asking for feedback on planned changes to how health practitioners stay active in their work and keep their skills up to date.
01 May 2026
Ahpra Releases Early Copy of Updated Criminal History Standard
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards have shared an advance copy of the updated Criminal history registration standard, ahead of its start date on 15 July 2026.
04 May 2026
Ahpra calls for experts to join drug and alcohol screening panel
Australia’s health regulator is inviting doctors to apply for a specialist expert panel focused on drug and alcohol screening.
04 May 2026
Surgical workforce under pressure as regulator calls for major reform
Australia’s surgical system is facing growing strain from workforce shortages, workplace culture issues and rising patient costs, according to the country’s medical regulator.
24 Apr 2026
Arrest warrant issued for unregistered occupational therapist in NSW
A New South Wales man has had a warrant issued for his arrest after failing to attend court over charges of working as an occupational therapist while banned.