29 Sep 2026
Psychology training reform enters next stage after consultation
The Psychology Board of Australia is moving forward with its review of psychology training after receiving feedback from a wide range of people and organisations during its public consultation.
24 Sep 2026
Ahpra warns practitioners to manage financial conflicts of interest
Health practitioners are being reminded to identify and manage financial and commercial conflicts of interest so that patient care and clinical judgement remain the priority. Ahpra and the National Boards have released interim guidance outlining how practitioners should recognise and manage actual, potential or perceived conflicts.
21 Sep 2026
Community member role opens on Podiatry Board committee
The Podiatry Board of Australia is seeking a community member to join its Accreditation Committee and contribute to the regulation of podiatry in Australia.
17 Sep 2026
Ahpra seeks feedback on health practitioner codes
Health practitioners, patients and other members of the community are being asked to share their views as Ahpra and the National Boards begin reviewing the codes of conduct for registered health practitioners.
16 Sep 2026
Ahpra strengthens oversight of prescribing practices
Australian health practitioners are being reminded to carefully assess prescribing decisions, particularly when using off-label, unapproved or compounded medicines.
09 Sep 2026
Ahpra trials fee deferral for new medical graduates
New medical graduates may soon have more flexibility when paying registration fees, with Ahpra starting a pilot program to reduce the pressure of upfront costs.
28 Aug 2026
New supervised practice rules bring more flexibility for health practitioners
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have introduced an updated Supervised practice framework and a new online hub to make supervision more flexible while continuing to protect public safety.
31 Aug 2026
Applications open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee
Applications are now open for registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioners to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee.
20 Aug 2026
WA doctor fined after practising while suspended
A Western Australian doctor has been fined $15,000 after continuing to see patients and issue prescriptions while his medical registration was suspended.
19 Aug 2026
Unregistered NSW man fined after presenting himself as a medical practitioner
A NSW man has been fined $3,000 and given an 18-month Community Corrections Order after continuing to present himself as a registered doctor despite no longer being registered to practise medicine.