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Psychiatrist of Bondi attacker referred to Health Ombudsman after poor management failed to prevent tragedy

The NSW Coroner criticised the treating psychiatrist's management in the WBJ inquest & referred the matter to the Qld Health Ombudsman.

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

QCAT reinforces zero tolerance for dishonesty to regulators: key lessons from two recent judgments and the emerging risk of AI-enabled forgery

Considers QCAT's recent decisions &draws out key regulatory themes for insurers, healthcare organisations & practitioners.

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

New regulations on cosmetic injections like Botox follow hospitalisations from botched treatments.

Australia Healthcare

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Stacks Law Firm

AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accountability

This article explores the key legal challenges associated with the implementation of AI in healthcare and provides practical insights for mitigating these risks.

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

Natural Justice And Professional Services Reviews

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

Mandatory Registration Changes For Supported Independent Living And NDIS Platform Providers

Australia Healthcare

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LegalVision

Transforming Healthcare – AI scribes: medicolegal issues and potential impact on claims

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Medicare Servicing: Why You Need To Bill Correctly

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

High-stakes reform: IVF, surrogacy and organ donation under sharper regulatory focus

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Advancement in assisted reproductive technology: Mitochondrial donation

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Review Of Eligibility And Access Criteria Under The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Regime

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Beyond principles: The legal implications of the 2025 Psychology Code of Conduct

Australia Healthcare

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Gilchrist Connell

Some Symptoms Treated but No Cure – Questions Left Unanswered by Blooms v Pharmacy Council of NSW

Australia Healthcare

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

ART In Focus: Choosing Life – Embryo Selection, Ethics And The Law

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Novation Of Contract In Australia

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

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Cooper Grace Ward

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Food and Drugs Law

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

New regulations on cosmetic injections like Botox follow hospitalisations from botched treatments.

Australia Healthcare

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Stacks Law Firm

MAC Disputes, The Takeovers Panel And FIRB – Reflections On Mayne Pharma's Battle With Cosette

The Mayne Pharma/Cosette battle provides a rare example of how things can go awry in a public company transaction.

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Some Symptoms Treated but No Cure – Questions Left Unanswered by Blooms v Pharmacy Council of NSW

This article discusses the facts of the Blooms case and explains the consequences of the Court's decision for pharmacy owners.

Australia Healthcare

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Piercing The Limits | Patenting In The Age Of Needle-free Vaccines

Australia Healthcare

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Spruson & Ferguson

Selling Tobacco In Victoria? Here's What You Need To Know About Recent Changes To The Law

Australia Healthcare

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Pharmacy Board of Australia releases guidelines to manage escalating medicinal cannabis prescriptions

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

Soft cheese product recall sparked by risk of listeria contamination

Australia Healthcare

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Stacks Law Firm

Tobacco Licensing: What to Expect from Victoria's New Enforcement Regime Coming into Force Early 2026

Australia Healthcare

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Bridging The Gap Between Investors And Operators In Agriculture (Video)

Australia Real Estate

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FTI Consulting

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Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

High-stakes reform: IVF, surrogacy and organ donation under sharper regulatory focus

Recent legislative developments in WA & Qld signal a heightened regulatory focus on assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy and organ donation in Australia.

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Advancement in assisted reproductive technology: Mitochondrial donation

Mitochondrial donation is an evolving assisted reproductive technique which may assist women to avoid transmitting mitochondrial disease to their child.

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Review Of Eligibility And Access Criteria Under The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Regime

Finding into death without inquest: Geoffrey Paul McConachy. Coroners Court of Victoria [COR 2023 005213]

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

MAC Disputes, The Takeovers Panel And FIRB – Reflections On Mayne Pharma's Battle With Cosette

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ART In Focus: Choosing Life – Embryo Selection, Ethics And The Law

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

Piercing The Limits | Patenting In The Age Of Needle-free Vaccines

Australia Healthcare

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

ART In Focus: The Donor Conception Minefield

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

Reforming Australian human tissue laws: Implications for healthcare practitioners and product manufacturers

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

AHPRA guidelines on medicinal cannabis

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

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Healthcare

Psychiatrist of Bondi attacker referred to Health Ombudsman after poor management failed to prevent tragedy

The NSW Coroner criticised the treating psychiatrist's management in the WBJ inquest & referred the matter to the Qld Health Ombudsman.

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

QCAT reinforces zero tolerance for dishonesty to regulators: key lessons from two recent judgments and the emerging risk of AI-enabled forgery

Considers QCAT's recent decisions &draws out key regulatory themes for insurers, healthcare organisations & practitioners.

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

New regulations on cosmetic injections like Botox follow hospitalisations from botched treatments.

Australia Healthcare

S

Stacks Law Firm

AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accountability

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

Natural Justice And Professional Services Reviews

Australia Healthcare

B

Barry Nilsson

Mandatory Registration Changes For Supported Independent Living And NDIS Platform Providers

Australia Healthcare

L

LegalVision

Transforming Healthcare – AI scribes: medicolegal issues and potential impact on claims

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Medicare Servicing: Why You Need To Bill Correctly

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

High-stakes reform: IVF, surrogacy and organ donation under sharper regulatory focus

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

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Latest Videos

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Investment Trends In The Agricultural Industry (Video)

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FTI Consulting

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