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EXTENDED POWERS OF HCC INCLUDE INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS INCIDENTAL TO THE
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES


GENDER DYSPHORIA AND CHILDREN: LESSONS FROM R V TAVISTOCK


VCAT CONFIRMS COAG MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 2019-1 NOT BINDING ON TRIBUNALS


HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC) – DOES IT REALLY APPLY TO ME? IMPORTANT
IMPLICATIONS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED BY BODIES CORPORATE IN
VICTORIA


MAKE PRIVACY A PRIORITY, TODAY AND EVERY DAY


THE DOS AND DON’TS OF COVID-19 VACCINE PROMOTION


DANGERS IN NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS


THE IMPORTANCE OF AN UP TO DATE AND RELEVANT SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT


NEW DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES REQUIRE INCREASED TRANSPARENCY
WITH CONSUMERS


DEFAMATION – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA


RETAILERS BEWARE OF ADVERTISING FALSE PROMOTIONS


HOW THE CHANGING DEFINITION OF “CONSUMER” UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN LAW MAY AFFECT
YOU


USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES – A CAUTIONARY NOTE


CLIPPING THE WINGS OF PHOENIX ACTIVITY: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIGNING DIRECTORS


STATUTORY DEMANDS – BACK TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COLLECTING DEBT FROM A
CORPORATE DEBTOR


THE VALUE OF A PHARMACY PARTNERSHIP OR SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT


COMMERCIAL OCCUPIERS: WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM TO KEEP PREMISES SAFE?


CHANGES TO ACNC GOVERNANCE STANDARDS


DO YOUR STAFF MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE HANDLING AND
STORAGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION?


PRIVACY AND EXTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEMES: LIMITATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
CREDIT PROVIDERS


FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR THE CONSUMER DATA RIGHT


MAJOR INSOLVENCY LAW REFORM ENACTED


DOES YOUR DOMAIN NAME MEET THE NEW TRADE MARK ELIGIBILITY RULES?


WAIVERS AND EXTREME SPORTS


REINSTATEMENT OF THRESHOLDS AND OTHER FIRB CHANGES


NEW AND EXPANDED AHPRA ADVERTISING GUIDELINES: A WELCOME AID TO COMPLIANCE


HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN UTILISE THE ACCC’S NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CLASS
EXEMPTION


ARE ALL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED IN A GYM RECREATIONAL? THE COURT SAYS NO.


IN ACCOMMODATION SETTINGS, DOES ‘SLIPPERY WHEN WET’ MEAN LIABLE?


NEW ZEALAND’S PRIVACY ACT OVERHAUL


A CASE SCENARIO ON PATIENT PRIVACY – CAN I DISCUSS A DECEASED PATIENT’S CARE
WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS?


A CASE SCENARIO ON DEATH CERTIFICATES – WHO CAN SIGN THEM AND WHEN?


FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) HAS THE
POWER TO ORDER PART REPAYMENTS


CORONERS COURT DIRECTIONS HEARINGS NOW REQUIRED WITHIN 28 DAYS FOR MANDATORY
INQUEST DEATHS


NO HALF DOSES IN PHARMACY OWNERSHIP


VCAT UPHOLDS USE OF IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER TO SUSPEND DOCTOR OVER SOCIAL MEDIA
USE


UK HIGH COURT APPLIES ESTABLISHED DUTY OF CARE PRINCIPLES TO LEGALISE
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE WHICH PERMITS DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO A
PROXIMATE THIRD PARTY WITHOUT CONSENT


PHARMACY RELOCATION – TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE CRITICAL STEPS


KEY INSIGHTS FROM JULY 2020 OAIC NOTIFIABLE DATA BREACHES REPORT


THREE YEARS ON FROM THE CHAPERONE REVIEW, AHPRA CELEBRATES CHANGES TO THE
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE OF SEXUAL BOUNDARIES NOTIFICATIONS


ACCIDENTALLY SENDING AN EMAIL TO THE WRONG EMAIL ADDRESS CAN COST YOU


SAFE SLEEP AND REST POLICIES


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) LAUNCHES TELEHEALTH REVIEW


LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS: CHATOOR V HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION OF NSW [2020]
NSWCA 111


WHAT DO I DO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENTAL BREACH OF MY PATIENT’S PRIVACY? ADVICE
FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND ORGANISATIONS


SWEARING OF AFFIDAVITS ACROSS AUSTRALIA – WHAT’S REQUIRED DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC?


HOW WILL LIABILITY INSURANCE RESPOND TO COVID-19?


TAKING ACTION AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN THE “PUBLIC INTEREST” – TWO YEARS
ON, HOW IS THE NEW IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER BEING APPLIED IN PRACTICE?


PRIVATE HEALTH INSURER AUDITS – A REMINDER TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND TO ASK FOR
HELP


EMERGING INSURANCE ISSUES FROM COVID-19


CORONER’S FINDINGS EMPHASISE THE POTENTIAL RISKS OF RELYING ON TELEHEALTH
WITHOUT IN-PATIENT REVIEW


APPEAL SOFTENS THE BLOW FOR DEFENDANT FOLLOWING FALL FROM ‘AERIAL SLING’


AFCA DECISIONS: ONLINE INSURANCE PURCHASES, NON-DISCLOSURES AT INCEPTION OF
POLICY


A WARNING TO HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IN
PLACE?


WESTERN AUSTRALIA: WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


USING THE NEW MBS TELEHEALTH ITEM NUMBERS TO CARE FOR PATIENTS FROM HOME? HERE
ARE SOME OF THE RISKS AND LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS


A REMINDER ON SECTION 130 OF THE NATIONAL LAW: NOTIFY THE NATIONAL BOARDS OF
‘CERTAIN EVENTS’, OR FACE A POSSIBLE FINDING OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT


RECENT APPLICATIONS IN PERSONAL INJURIES CLAIMS IMPACTED BY COVID-19


NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SME COMMERCIAL LEASES DURING COVID-19


WA HOSPITAL NEGLIGENT FOR NOT RECOGNISING SEPSIS IN INFANT BURNS PATIENT
RESULTING IN IRREVERSIBLE BRAIN DAMAGE


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA OPTS TO HEAR WOULD-BE JURY TRIAL BY JUDGE ALONE IN AN
EFFORT TO KEEP THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURNING


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN NEW SOUTH WALES – APPROVAL IS REQUIRED


BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATION


A WRONGFUL BIRTH CASE STUDY: NOURI V AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2020] ACTCA 1


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DRONE OPERATION ARE SET TO WIDEN – WHAT DO YOU NEED TO
KNOW?


HEALTH PRACTITIONER SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF
NEGATIVE GOOGLE REVIEWER


DENTIST SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF NEGATIVE GOOGLE
REVIEWER


HELP! I’M BEING AUDITED


AHPRA RELEASES REVISED GUIDELINES FOR MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


WHAT IS A DRONE? WHO CAN OWN AND OPERATE ONE?


REGULATION OF UNREGISTERED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN WA – IS THE CURRENT SYSTEM
ADEQUATE?


AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDS – ARE THEY LEGAL?


LANDLORD AND AGENT – THE BUCK STOPS WHERE?


SOUTORINE AND THE MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA [2020] WASAT 5


A CASE STUDY IN CAUSATION


SOCIAL MEDIA: WHAT’S OK – WHAT’S NOT


OWING PRESCRIPTIONS – ARE YOU COURTING DANGER?


CLAIMS AGAINST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES


PAYROLL TAX CLAMPDOWN ON HEALTHCARE CLINIC OPERATORS


ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS


GENERAL PRACTITIONER SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS NEGLIGENCE FINDING


CORONER RECOMMENDS NEW STANDARD FOR IN PATIENT OBSERVATIONS


VCAT CONFIRMS THAT DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES MAY BEFALL PRACTITIONERS WHO TREAT
THEIR OWN FAMILY


A REMINDER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL STRENGTH OF ‘USUAL PRACTICE’ EVIDENCE


INSURANCE, DRONES AND YOU.


NURSE SLAMMED FOR PROFITING UNDER PATIENT’S WILL AND PRESSURING PEERS


POWERFUL NEW SPORTS TRIBUNAL LEADS THE WAY IN BOLSTERING INTEGRITY IN AUSTRALIAN
SPORT. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?


HANDLING SENSITIVE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENTS AND CUSTOMERS – DO YOU
UNDERSTAND YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION – WHAT NOW?


WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? RECENT TRENDS IN GENERAL DAMAGES AWARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURIES IN VICTORIA.


WHAT HAPPENS TO HEALTHCARE COMPLAINTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA?


STRIKING THE BALANCE: DO THE RECENT AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY REPORTING
OBLIGATIONS GO FAR ENOUGH?


ASK FOR HELP, AND ASK EARLY – ADVICE FOR SURVIVING AN AHPRA NOTIFICATION


A GIFT BEJEWELLED WITH RISK


PHARMACY WORKPLACE RELATIONS – HOT TOPICS


FAMILY DAY CARE – COMPLIANCE AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


DIRECTORS’ DUTIES


BE DATA SMART


APPLICATIONS FOR NEW PBS APPROVALS OR RELOCATIONS OF EXISTING PBS APPROVALS


CASE NOTE: BERGIN V QUEENSLAND CORK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS PTY LTD [2019] QDC 141


PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANISATIONS COLLABORATE TO HELP BRING CLARITY ON MEDICAL
COSTS FOR PATIENTS


STEROIDS AND HORMONE THERAPIES – OFF LABEL USE OR MISUSE/ABUSE?


HOW MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS CAN MANAGE NEGATIVE ONLINE REVIEWS


VICTORIAN VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION COMES INTO FORCE IN JUNE


SAFESCRIPT PROVIDES PRESCRIBERS AND PHARMACISTS WITH REAL TIME ACCESS TO THE
PRESCRIPTION HISTORY OF THEIR PATIENTS FOR HIGH RISK MEDICINES.


MEDICARE SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT RECOVERY OF
INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLINGS FROM NEXT MONTH


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPERS IN VICTORIA: STATE TAXATION ACTS
AMENDMENT BILL 2019


POLICE IN VICTORIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA, TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH AHPRA


PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT | INQUIRY INTO THE ACTIONS OF THE
REGULATOR AND LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT


NEW POWERS USED BY HEALTH COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER TO STOP UNREGISTERED SERVICE
PROVIDERS MAKING FALSE CLAIMS


ASIC’S REGULATORY APPROACH TO ENFORCEMENT POST-HAYNE


A REMINDER: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN VICTORIA, NOW SUBJECT TO THE VICTORIAN
REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A
VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TREATING HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


SIX AXIOMS EMERGING FROM THE HAYNE REPORT


CASE NOTE: CAFFREY V AAI LIMITED [2019] QSC 7


IS THE ‘IRRATIONAL’ EXCEPTION FEASIBLE?


FEDERAL COURT CONFIRMS STRICT INTERPRETATION OF THE 80/20 RULE UNDER THE HEALTH
INSURANCE ACT 1973


HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FORGED PRESCRIPTION AND WHAT TO DO IF
YOU HAVE


MADE A MISTAKE? TELL THE CLIENT ASAP OR RISK A FINDING OF DECEIT


SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO HOLD BOTH MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND EMPLOYING AND
CONTRACTING ORGANISATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLING


MY HEALTH RECORD: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS


STATUTORY PRIVILEGE DOES NOT PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS IN VCAT PROCEEDINGS


A GAME CHANGER FOR MUTUALS – NEW LAW EXPANDS CAPACITY TO RAISE CAPITAL


WHAT ARE PHARMACISTS’ OBLIGATIONS WHEN SUPPLYING PSEUDOEPHEDRINE?


NO PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT FINDING FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER’S ‘GRAVE ERROR OF
JUDGMENT’


PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS – HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO THEY CARRY?


FINANCIAL SERVICES ROYAL COMMISSION – THE INTERIM REPORT – EMERGING REGULATORY
THEMES


PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT – FACT OR FICTION?


ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY


CAN A LOSS OF SUPERANNUATION PENSION FORM PART OF A LOSS OF EARNING CLAIM FOR A
RETIRED CLAIMANT?


GETTING IT RIGHT – MEETING YOUR LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS IN
ADVERTISING


BOARD REMOVES LINKS TO PAST DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS – BUT NOT ALL OF THEM


CHILD CARE SUBSIDY LAW– AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW MINISTER’S RULES AND
SECRETARY’S RULES 2017


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE IN RELATION TO ASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED WASTE


CASE NOTE: YOUR ONUS OR MINE?


HIGH STAKES FOR ORGANISATIONAL HEADS AS VICTORIA INTRODUCES NEW REQUIREMENTS AS
PART OF REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS: NOT IF BUT HOW


PROVIDENT CAPITAL CLASS ACTION


MEDICATION MISADVENTURE – METHOTREXATE: A REMINDER TO PHARMACISTS TO EXERCISE
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF A PRESCRIBED MEDICINE.


THE DUTY OF CARE REQUIREMENT – NOT TO BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED


PUTTING THE PAST BEHIND YOU? NOT ANY MORE, AS MEDICAL BOARD STARTS DISPLAYING
LINKS TO OLD DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER


DUTY OF DISCLOSURE: YESTERDAY’S HERO?


MISSING FAXED SCAN RESULT TRIGGERS THE CORONERS COURT TO CALL FOR ROBUST
STANDARDS REGARDING THE COMMUNICATION OF RADIOLOGY RESULTS


SPARKS V HOBSON; GRAY V HOBSON [2018] NSWCA 29: IS THIS A PRELUDE TO THE
EXPANSION OF THE PEER PROFESSIONAL OPINION DEFENCE IN NSW?


‘SAFESCRIPT’ ROLL-OUT: AN UPDATE FOR PRACTITIONERS ON IMPORTANT REGULATORY
CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2018


WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU BUY A FITNESS FRANCHISE


FAIR GO! ARE YOUR STANDARD CONTRACTS UNFAIR?


ASSIGNING YOUR COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL LEASE


CHARITIES UNCLEAR AND UNCERTAIN ABOUT DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL DONATIONS AND
EXPENDITURE


ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION REGIME?


RECENT TRENDS IN BUYING AND SELLING PHARMACIES


PHARMACY FRANCHISE LAW – TIPS FOR FRANCHISEES


MISUSE, INTERFERENCE OR LOSS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY PHARMACISTS – NEW
MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS FOR DATA BREACHES


EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING YOUR PHARMACY? DON’T FORGET PHARMACY LOCATION RULE 121


UNFAIR DISMISSAL CLAIMS UNDER FIXED TERM CONTRACTS


SHIFTING LANDSCAPE – INSURANCE LAW FIRMS ARE EXPERIENCING UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE
AS THE SECTOR EVOLVES


HOW AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY (AFCA) MAY IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS


UNFAIR CONTRACT PROTECTIONS CAPTURE STANDARD CONTRACT LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES


ARE FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH
NOTIFICATION REGIME?


NSW HEALTH SERVICES ORGANISATIONS FACE KEY CHANGES TO ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
PROCEDURES


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA CONFIRMS AVAILABILITY OF STATUTORY PRIVILEGE OVER
CLINICAL RECORDS IN VCAT


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS: WHAT PARAMEDICS
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR MANDATORY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS


OVERHAUL GETS THE GO AHEAD FOR MANDATORY REPORTING LAWS REGARDING TREATING
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS


INSURANCE BROKER REMUNERATION – 5 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS  


MISLEADING ADVERTISING IN FINANCIAL SERVICES


REFLECTIONS ON A RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH ‘HOT TUBBING’ IN THE CORONERS COURT


OUTRAGE AS JUNIOR UK DOCTOR IS CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER AND STRUCK OFF


ACCEPTING GIFTS FROM PATIENTS – BEFORE YOU PARTAKE OF THAT BOTTLE OF WINE, STOP
AND CONSIDER A FEW FACTORS


VICTORIA TO ROLL OUT REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING SYSTEM IN 2018


MEDICAL BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON REVISED SEXUAL BOUNDARIES GUIDELINES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS BOLSTERS ITS PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL LEASING PRACTICE IN SYDNEY


MERIDIAN LAWYERS EXPANDS ITS INSURANCE TEAM AND FOOTPRINT FROM EAST TO WEST


OUTSTANDING INSURANCE LAWYER ANDREW SHARPE TO JOIN MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ SYDNEY
TEAM.


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS 2018


RELEASE OF INSURANCE IN SUPERANNUATION VOLUNTARY CODE OF PRACTICE


CHANGES TO MEDICARE BENEFITS SCHEDULE ITEMS FOR SPINAL X-RAY SERVICES – WHY, HOW
AND WHAT NOW?


PROVING RESIDUAL WORKING CAPACITY: A DEFENDANT’S BURDEN TO BEAR


CASE STUDY: PITFALLS OF CROSSING THE BOUNDARIES


VIDEO: FUNDAMENTALS OF EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION


SWEEPING REFORMS IN VICTORIA PROPOSED TO LIFT HOSPITAL SAFETY


MEDICAL BOARD REFORMS FOR OLDER MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND THOSE THE SUBJECT OF
MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE AND CONSENT IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION


LANDMARK ADVERTISING FINE WARNS THAT THE TIGER HAS TEETH


PI COVER FOR AFS LICENSEES – CHECK YOUR COVER AS NOT ALL PI POLICIES HAVE THE
SAME COVER


STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DERIVATIVES TRADING AND BROKER RIGHTS


NEW LEGISLATION INTRODUCES BAN ON EXCESSIVE PAYMENT SURCHARGES


EXPANDED PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS IN CORPORATE, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT
SECTORS INCLUDING TAX MISCONDUCT


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
(PART 2)


HOW TO AVOID COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT


HOW FIT ARE YOU, LEGALLY?


INCREASED POWERS OF THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN – IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE?


PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS – DO YOU HAVE ONE AND IS IT UP TO DATE? IS IT A DISPUTE
WAITING TO HAPPEN?


NATIONAL BOARDS ARMED WITH NEW PUBLIC INTEREST POWER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION
AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – REGISTRATION STANDARDS


MASSIVE PRIVACY BREACH: A LESSON IN USING THIRD PARTY WEB SERVICE PROVIDERS


WRIGHT AND WRONG


CROWD-SOURCED FUNDING FOR START-UPS AND SMES – OFFERING SHARES TO RETAIL
INVESTORS


PROPOSED NEW INSURANCE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUPERANNUATION TRUSTEES


“CHECK, CORRECT, CHANGE” GUIDANCE PUBLISHED BY AHPRA A WELCOME RESOURCE FOR
PRACTITIONERS SEEKING CLARITY IN ADVERTISING REGULATION


SIGNIFICANT $1.3M PAYOUT WARNS EMPLOYERS TO TAKE EMPLOYEE BULLYING COMPLAINTS
SERIOUSLY


PHARMACY INSIGHTS – SPRING 2017


DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL GENETIC INFORMATION TO RELATIVES


A REMINDER FOR PHARMACISTS: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN DISPENSING SCHEDULE 3 POISONS


COURT’S DISDAIN FOR DISABILITY CLAIM


70 YEARS IN THE MAKING: THE CIVIL LIABILITY (THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST
INSURERS) ACT 2017


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS


FINALISTS IN INFOTRACK CLIENT CENTRICITY AWARDS FOR SECOND YEAR


MEDIA RELEASE: MERIDIAN BOOSTS HEALTH LAW EXPERTISE


ACCC INCREASES FRANCHISOR SCRUTINY


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS


‘PHILLIPS ARRANGEMENTS’: IT MAY BE TIME TO REVIEW YOUR SERVICE COMPANY
ARRANGEMENTS


NSW LANDLORDS AND TENANTS AFFECTED BY CHANGES TO THE RETAIL LEASES ACT


CHOOSING THE RIGHT NOT-FOR-PROFIT STRUCTURE


MEDIA RELEASE: INSURANCE TEAM AND MANAGING PRINCIPAL SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS
INDUSTRY AWARDS


WHEN IS A DUTY OF CARE OWED IN MENTAL HARM CLAIMS?


VETS MUST BE VIGILANT TO AVOID LEGAL ACTION


HOW LONG MUST YOU RETAIN CHILD CARE RECORDS IN VICTORIA?


WHAT DOES MANDATORY REPORTING MEAN FOR EARLY CHILD CARE WORKERS?


BEWARE OF ALTERED, FORGED OR FRAUDULENT PRESCRIPTIONS: A REMINDER FOR
PHARMACISTS


DEALING WITH COMPLEX FACTS IN ASSESSING CONTRIBUTION FOR AN ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
INJURY


AMENDMENT OF SERVICE APPROVALS – YOUR OPTIONS IF YOU ARE REFUSED


PROPOSED CHANGES TO NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE FOR YOUR CHILD CARE SERVICE


FAMILY DAY CARE LAW: AVOIDING BREACHES OF THE NATIONAL LAW AND REGULATIONS


BRAND LOYALTY IN PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE: RISKS OF SHIFTING INSURANCE
COVER


THE INSURER STRIKES BACK


GENERAL INSURERS NEED TO BE EVER MINDFUL OF BEST PRACTICE ADVERTISING


DENTAL INSIGHTS: IS YOUR RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT REGISTERED AND YOUR RADIOLOGY
LICENCE UP-TO-DATE?


ATTEMPTED MURDER DURING OFFSITE TRAINING: IS THE OCCUPIER LIABLE FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURY?


FINALIST IN LAWYERS WEEKLY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS


A REMINDER TO ENSURE THE DENTAL JUSTIFICATION FOR TREATMENT PLAN IS CLEARLY
RECORDED


PHARMACY SALE AND PURCHASE TRENDS DURING 2016: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS SUCCESSFUL IN LONG-RUNNING PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE CASE


TRENDS IN BUSINESS SALES AND PURCHASES: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE


ABOLITION OF STAMP DUTY ON PURCHASE OF BUSINESS ASSETS IN NEW SOUTH WALES


IS BIG BROTHER WATCHING?


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


SELLING A VETERINARY PRACTICE


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


AWB: THE NEXT INSTALMENT…


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ NEW YEAR PROMOTIONS


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC)?


HAVE YOU PLANNED YOUR PARTY PROPERLY?


ARE YOU SELLING A CHILD CARE BUSINESS?


WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SERVICE APPROVAL HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED


ADVERTISING: A TIMELY REMINDER


THE DUTY OF CARE OWED BY A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – IS IT DELEGABLE?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ BOOSTS MELBOURNE INSURANCE TEAM WITH NEW PRINCIPAL


HOW WILL TECHNOLOGY CHANGE THE TYPES OF CLAIMS WE SEE IN THE FUTURE?


GAME OF DRONES: NEW RULES, NEW CHALLENGES


WHEN HAS AN OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT BEEN DISCHARGED?


VIDEO: NEGOTIATING AND EVIDENCE OF A LEGAL RETAINER


CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES VOID IN QUEENSLAND INJURY CLAIMS – SOME TRAPS
FOR BROKERS


WOMEN IN LAW AWARDS FINALIST: MENTOR OF THE YEAR


MERIDIAN LAWYERS WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD


MANAGING PARTNER PAUL BAKER FINALIST IN AUSTRALIAN LAW AWARDS


IS THIS THE END TO USING CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES TO APPORTION LIABILITY FOR
WORKERS’ INJURIES?


INSURANCE INSIGHTS: THE PITFALLS OF LENDING A HELPING HAND


TACKLING TARDINESS


HIGH COURT WIN: FINDING REMINDS COURTS OF APPEAL OF THEIR LIMITS


DOING THE RIGHT THING: COMPLYING WITH FAMILY ASSISTANCE LAW FOR FAMILY DAY CARE


LOWERING OF TWO KEY WRONGS ACT THRESHOLDS IN VICTORIA


HOLDING NURSES TO ACCOUNT: AHPRA NOTIFICATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, PROCESSES AND
OUTCOMES


AUSTRALASIAN LAW MANAGEMENT JOURNAL: Q&A WITH PAUL BAKER


MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR COLLEAGUE AND COLLABORATOR – ASHLEY JONES, PRINCIPAL AT
MERIDIAN LAWYERS, BRISBANE


DRONES – FRIEND OR FOE FOR UNDERWRITERS?


SELLING YOUR BUSINESS? DON’T FORGET AN IMPORTANT ASSET – YOUR EMPLOYEES!


‘BUT HOW CAN I NOTIFY MY INSURER? ALL THE DETAILS ARE PRIVATE’


PHARMACY LOCATION RULES: WHO ARE ‘PERSONS AGGRIEVED’ BY NEW APPROVALS?


NUROFEN SPECIFIC PAIN CLAIMS: FEDERAL COURT FINDS MISLEADING CONDUCT


ONLINE PHARMACY RETAILER PAYS $32,400 FOR MISLEADING PRODUCT PRICING


AIM FOR A PAIN-FREE GOODBYE


WHAT DOES A ‘PROFESSIONAL SERVICE’ MEAN IN THE CONTEXT OF A D&O POLICY EXCLUSION
CLAUSE?


THE CHANGING STATE OF PLAY: THE NATURAL EVOLUTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
OF PHARMACY


STORAGE AND PRESCRIBING OF MEDICATION IN THE DENTAL SURGERY


STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE: GENDER DIVERSITY AND FLEXIBILITY


FAST-TRACKED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS GIVE RISE TO INFORMED CONSENT AND SCOPE OF
PRACTICE ISSUES


MERIDIAN’S EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPAL ELECTED ALERA PRESIDENT


MERIDIAN LAWYERS ASSISTS WITH NAPSA’S CONSTITUTION OVERHAUL


FORESIGHTS: PUBLIC LIABILITY


FORESIGHTS: RECENT CASE RULINGS CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO


SCHEDULE 8 MEDICATIONS: A DISTURBING TREND IN STORAGE AND RECORD KEEPING


AHPRA EXTENDS ITS REACH TO SOCIAL MEDIA


A REMINDER OF WHAT IS NOTIFIABLE CONDUCT, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO
NOTIFY


QUEENSLAND TO REMOVE 5% PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT THRESHOLD FOR WORKERS SEEKING
DAMAGES


RECENT COURT OF APPEAL DECISION CONFIRMS BREADTH OF ADVOCATE’S IMMUNITY


POWER COUPLE


ACCC GIVEN GREATER POWERS TO ENFORCE NEW FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT


THE BROADENING SHADOW OF SECTION 54


NEW OFFICE AIMS TO IMPROVE JOHNSON V TRIPLE C PROCESS IN QUEENSLAND


WATCH OUT FOR THAT LAST STEP


CHANGES PROPOSED TO END MANDATORY INQUESTS INTO DEATHS IN CUSTODY


THE DENTIST AS AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS


POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE COMFORTS OF A GOOD PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT


BUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE FOR PLAINTIFFS


BUYING AND SELLING DENTAL PRACTICES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS NABS HIGH PROFILE INSURANCE LAWYER


EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS PRINCIPAL JOINS MERIDIAN TEAM


ENDEAVOURS TO RESOLVE THE DEBATE


KEEPING YOUR WEBSITE UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE


CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UPDATE: ASX RULES


CREDIT REPORTING REGIME UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT HAS A NEW BITE


SPOTLIGHT ON FITNESS: AN OVERVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW


THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS: AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTRE


BEST LAWYERS RECOGNISES LEADING INSURANCE LAWYER


HIGH COURT DETERMINES THAT DAMAGES ARE NOT CAPPED


PHARMACY ALERT: MAINTAINING SCRIPT CERTIFICATIONS


CONSIDER THESE FUNDAMENTALS BEFORE PURCHASING A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE


THINKING OF BUYING A FRANCHISE?


RETAIL SHOP LEASES: YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT


PITFALLS OF GROUP BUYING ADVERTISING FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


IS THIS THE END OF YOUR LEASE?


INSURING BUILDERS: CLAIMS BY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS


TAKING THE ‘LITERAL’ OR ‘INTENDED’ MEANING: HIGH COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT


PERSONAL TRAINERS: DON’T SWEAT THE LEGAL SMALL PRINT


MEDICO-LEGAL ISSUES FOR RADIOGRAPHERS


AHPRA AUDITS: TIPS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS


JOINT STATEMENT ON DENTAL AUDITS: ADA, GUILD INSURANCE AND MERIDIAN LAWYERS


PRIVACY, LEGAL LIABILITY AND THE PHARMACIST


FITNESS INSTRUCTORS, SQUATS AND WAIVERS


EMPLOYMENT INSIGHTS: FAIR WORK COMMISSION LAYS DOWN SOME MARKERS ON BULLYING


HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: ARE YOU COMPLYING WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT LIVING LONGER, LIVING BETTER AGED CARE PACKAGE


HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS?


STRATEGIC SHAREHOLDING AGREEMENT WITH STEADFAST GROUP


LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT SHOULD A PHYSIOTHERAPIST DO WHEN…


BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES: DO THEY POSE AN INCREASED LEGAL RISK TO VETERINARIANS?


E-HEALTH: A NEW FRONTIER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


INFECTIOUS DISEASES & CHILD CARE: WHAT ABOUT STAFF MEMBERS?


NSW PERSONAL INJURY COMMISSION UPDATE


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK 2024 | UNDERSTANDING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND
SECURITY


THE CASE AGAINST CHATGPT: WARNINGS AGAINST AN AI-GENERATED TESTIMONY


A SECTOR PRICED OUT | FINDINGS FROM THE AGED CARE TASKFORCE’S FINAL REPORT


LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR BUYING A DENTAL PRACTICE


SELLING YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE: LEGAL TIPS FOR MAXIMISING YOUR OUTCOMES


CASE NOTE | INSURER REMEDIES FOR FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS


CASE NOTE | GRAVEL POSES AN ‘OBVIOUS RISK’- MIND YOUR STEP!


PHARMACY | DATA BREACHES AND PRIVACY – HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR BUSINESS’S FUTURE
SUCCESS


CASE NOTE | AN INTERLOCUTORY ODYSSEY OF NON-COMPLIANCE – DANKERS V VOLUNTEER
MARITIME RESCUE NSW [2023] ACTSC 395


SELLING YOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE: LEGAL TIPS FOR MAKING IT A PAIN-FREE PROCESS


DISPENSING WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR – A GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS


CASE NOTE | BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE – COUNTY COURT OF VICTORIA FINDS DOG
ATTACK NOT SUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED WITH INSURED’S BUSINESS


CASE NOTE | FIRST IN, NOT NECESSARILY BEST DRESSED? VICTORIAN COURT OF APPEAL
ALLOWS MULTIPLE MEDICAL PANEL DETERMINATIONS, SETTING ASIDE THE ROSATA DECISION


CASE NOTE | WHEN TO PLAY THE BLAME GAME: ALLEGATIONS OF CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
IN THE ACT – WILSON V AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2023] ACTSC 287


CASE NOTE | THE SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND AGAIN ORDERS A PERMANENT STAY OF
PROCEEDINGS IN A CHILD ABUSE CLAIM, MEANWHILE THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
OVERTURNS ONE


CASE NOTE | PERSUASIVE EVIDENCE OF PREJUDICE – A MUST WHEN RESISTING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME APPLICATION TO ISSUE PROCEEDINGS


CASE NOTE | AN ERROR IN METHOD ALONE IS NOT A ‘SHAW THING’ ON REVIEW


CASE NOTE | PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS REQUIRES DECISION MAKERS TO ENSURE THOSE
AFFECTED BY THEIR DECISIONS ARE FULLY AWARE OF RELEVANT DISTINCTIONS


CASE NOTE | “OBVIOUS RISK” A KEY CONSIDERATION IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES


PHARMACY LOCATION RULES – UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS FOR PBS APPROVAL IN LARGE
MEDICAL CENTRES


CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH – ARE YOU CYBER AWARE?


CASE NOTE | NSW SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS EXPERT WITNESSES ARE IMMUNE FROM SUIT


CASE NOTE | SURGERY DOES NOT, OF ITS OWN, TRANSFORM A THRESHOLD INJURY INTO A
NON-THRESHOLD INJURY UNDER MAIA


CASE NOTE | RES IPSA LOQUITOR IS AN INFERENTIAL REASONING PROCESS AVAILABLE TO
BOTH INSURERS AND CLAIMANTS


BUYING AND SELLING A PHARMACY | WHY IT MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE TO PARTNER WITH
A LAWYER


CAN A PATIENT UNDER 18 PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT?


ACT COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS ONEROUS DUTY FINDING CONFIRMING THAT THERE IS NO
GENERAL DUTY ON A GP TO FOLLOW-UP OR ESCALATE REFERRALS


“PROPERTY DAMAGE” – SOUNDS SIMPLE, RIGHT?


DEAL OR NO DEAL: FROM HANDSHAKES, HEADS OF AGREEMENT TO CONTRACTS – WHAT’S
LEGALLY BINDING, AND WHAT’S NOT?


SHOW CAUSE NOTICES ISSUED TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS: DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR
OBLIGATIONS?


21ST BIRTHDAY PARTIES AREN’T DEAD, LONG LIVE THE PARTY!


CONVICTED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MAY FACE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION


PAYROLL TAX CONCERNS FOR MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICES


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK 2023


ARE THE AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY REFORMS ON YOUR RADAR?


INDUSTRY UPDATE: INCREASE IN MONETARY JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF THE DISTRICT
COURT OF NSW


PHARMACY SALE AND PURCHASE UPDATE


NEW ERA FOR THE COSTING OF COUNTY COURT AND SUPREME COURT CLAIMS


A CHANGE OF HEART ON INDEMNITY | A LANDMARK HIGH COURT DECISION FOR INSURERS


COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND ELIGIBLE NURSE
PRACTITIONERS AND ELIGIBLE MIDWIVES


HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA GRANTS APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL LEAVE TO APPEAL A
DECISION TO PERMANENTLY STAY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING HISTORICAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE


INSURER PERMITTED TO INVOKE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY EXCLUSION CLAUSE FOR
QUEENSLAND FLOODING CLASS ACTION


VICTORIA HEALTH SERVICES: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE STATUTORY DUTY OF CANDOUR?


PURSUING PERSONAL ADVANTAGE: AN AGE OLD STORY


AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE… ARE YOU CERTAIN?


NEW REGULATIONS ARE NOW IN FORCE FOR ALL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND ORGANISATIONS
IN NSW


REGULATION OF EDUCATION AND CARE PROVIDERS: THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES IN WA
TAKES A STRICTER APPROACH TO COMPLIANCE ACTIONS


WILLMOT V STATE OF QUEENSLAND [2022] QSC 167


ONLINE REVIEWS & DEFAMATION


VETERINARY PRACTICE IN WA: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK


THE PRIVACY LANDSCAPE IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NOTIFIABLE
DATA BREACHES (NDB) SCHEME IN 2018


MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA AND TAN [2022] WASAT 57


ALL IN THE MIND OF THE INSURED – SUBJECTIVE TEST CONFIRMED FOR BREACH OF
CONDITION TO TAKE REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS


KEEPING AN EYE OUT: TAKING REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT A RISK OF HARM
MATERIALISING


GRAVEL IS SLIPPERY – ISN’T THAT OBVIOUS?


MIND YOUR PS AND SAFETY FIRST!


THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH PRACTITIONERS’ COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
AND DIRECTIONS


HELP, MY EMPLOYER IS SUING ME FOR NEGLIGENCE!


COMPLEX COMPOUNDING – HOW DOES A PHARMACIST PROVE COMPETENCY?


PROPOSED REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN THE UNFAIR CONTRACT TERM REGIME IN STANDARD FORM
CONTRACTS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW


NEW FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE REGISTER


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK | 2 – 8 MAY 2022


CAN MY REPLACEMENT VEHICLE BE A BEAMER? DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE FOR TORTIOUS
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY


A CAUTIONARY NOTE TO ALL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: DON’T BE CAUGHT OUT BY SECTION
130 OF THE NATIONAL LAW!


UK: COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS CONTROVERSIAL FINDING THAT UNDER-16S CANNOT GIVE
INFORMED CONSENT TO TREATMENT WITH PUBERTY BLOCKERS FOR GENDER DYSPHORIA


UNITED KINGDOM HIGH COURT CONSIDERS CLAIM FOR DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION LAWS TO
PEOPLE WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME


7-ELEVEN IN BREACH OF PRIVACY LAWS OVER SURVEY COLLECTING FACIAL IMAGES


NEW DIRECTOR IDENTIFIER NUMBER REGIME NOW MANDATED FOR ALL DIRECTORS


DO YOU REALLY NEED A COPY OF MY COVID-19 VACCINATION CERTIFICATE?


NCAT OVERTURNED MEDICAL COUNCIL’S DECISION TO SUSPEND MEDICAL STUDENT’S LICENCE


MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE


VETERINARY PRACTICE IN WA: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK


DANGERS OF ADOPTING BRANDING INCLUDING A GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCE


DO YOU SEND PERSONAL INFORMATION OFFSHORE?


PHARMACISTS: ARE YOU READY FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT?


ACCC ALLEGES SMILEDIRECTCLUB MISLED CONSUMERS REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR CLEAR TEETH ALIGNERS


MODERN SLAVERY: NEW GUIDE RELEASED FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR


HIGH COURT AFFIRMS PARENTS CAN CONSENT TO PUBERTY BLOCKERS ON BEHALF OF THEIR
CHILDREN


REAL TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING: ASSISTING PRACTITIONERS TO MAKE BETTER
INFORMED PRESCRIBING DECISIONS


THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CLASS EXEMPTION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IS NOW IN EFFECT


PITFALLS OF PROMOTING HEALTH SERVICES ON SOCIAL MEDIA


EXTENDED POWERS OF HCC INCLUDE INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS INCIDENTAL TO THE
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES


GENDER DYSPHORIA AND CHILDREN: LESSONS FROM R V TAVISTOCK


VCAT CONFIRMS COAG MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 2019-1 NOT BINDING ON TRIBUNALS


HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC) – DOES IT REALLY APPLY TO ME? IMPORTANT
IMPLICATIONS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED BY BODIES CORPORATE IN
VICTORIA


MAKE PRIVACY A PRIORITY, TODAY AND EVERY DAY


THE DOS AND DON’TS OF COVID-19 VACCINE PROMOTION


DANGERS IN NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS


THE IMPORTANCE OF AN UP TO DATE AND RELEVANT SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT


NEW DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES REQUIRE INCREASED TRANSPARENCY
WITH CONSUMERS


DEFAMATION – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA


RETAILERS BEWARE OF ADVERTISING FALSE PROMOTIONS


HOW THE CHANGING DEFINITION OF “CONSUMER” UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN LAW MAY AFFECT
YOU


USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES – A CAUTIONARY NOTE


CLIPPING THE WINGS OF PHOENIX ACTIVITY: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIGNING DIRECTORS


STATUTORY DEMANDS – BACK TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COLLECTING DEBT FROM A
CORPORATE DEBTOR


THE VALUE OF A PHARMACY PARTNERSHIP OR SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT


COMMERCIAL OCCUPIERS: WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM TO KEEP PREMISES SAFE?


CHANGES TO ACNC GOVERNANCE STANDARDS


DO YOUR STAFF MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE HANDLING AND
STORAGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION?


PRIVACY AND EXTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEMES: LIMITATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
CREDIT PROVIDERS


FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR THE CONSUMER DATA RIGHT


MAJOR INSOLVENCY LAW REFORM ENACTED


DOES YOUR DOMAIN NAME MEET THE NEW TRADE MARK ELIGIBILITY RULES?


WAIVERS AND EXTREME SPORTS


REINSTATEMENT OF THRESHOLDS AND OTHER FIRB CHANGES


NEW AND EXPANDED AHPRA ADVERTISING GUIDELINES: A WELCOME AID TO COMPLIANCE


HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN UTILISE THE ACCC’S NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CLASS
EXEMPTION


ARE ALL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED IN A GYM RECREATIONAL? THE COURT SAYS NO.


IN ACCOMMODATION SETTINGS, DOES ‘SLIPPERY WHEN WET’ MEAN LIABLE?


NEW ZEALAND’S PRIVACY ACT OVERHAUL


A CASE SCENARIO ON PATIENT PRIVACY – CAN I DISCUSS A DECEASED PATIENT’S CARE
WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS?


A CASE SCENARIO ON DEATH CERTIFICATES – WHO CAN SIGN THEM AND WHEN?


FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) HAS THE
POWER TO ORDER PART REPAYMENTS


CORONERS COURT DIRECTIONS HEARINGS NOW REQUIRED WITHIN 28 DAYS FOR MANDATORY
INQUEST DEATHS


NO HALF DOSES IN PHARMACY OWNERSHIP


VCAT UPHOLDS USE OF IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER TO SUSPEND DOCTOR OVER SOCIAL MEDIA
USE


UK HIGH COURT APPLIES ESTABLISHED DUTY OF CARE PRINCIPLES TO LEGALISE
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE WHICH PERMITS DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO A
PROXIMATE THIRD PARTY WITHOUT CONSENT


PHARMACY RELOCATION – TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE CRITICAL STEPS


KEY INSIGHTS FROM JULY 2020 OAIC NOTIFIABLE DATA BREACHES REPORT


THREE YEARS ON FROM THE CHAPERONE REVIEW, AHPRA CELEBRATES CHANGES TO THE
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE OF SEXUAL BOUNDARIES NOTIFICATIONS


ACCIDENTALLY SENDING AN EMAIL TO THE WRONG EMAIL ADDRESS CAN COST YOU


SAFE SLEEP AND REST POLICIES


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) LAUNCHES TELEHEALTH REVIEW


LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS: CHATOOR V HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION OF NSW [2020]
NSWCA 111


WHAT DO I DO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENTAL BREACH OF MY PATIENT’S PRIVACY? ADVICE
FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND ORGANISATIONS


SWEARING OF AFFIDAVITS ACROSS AUSTRALIA – WHAT’S REQUIRED DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC?


HOW WILL LIABILITY INSURANCE RESPOND TO COVID-19?


TAKING ACTION AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN THE “PUBLIC INTEREST” – TWO YEARS
ON, HOW IS THE NEW IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER BEING APPLIED IN PRACTICE?


PRIVATE HEALTH INSURER AUDITS – A REMINDER TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND TO ASK FOR
HELP


EMERGING INSURANCE ISSUES FROM COVID-19


CORONER’S FINDINGS EMPHASISE THE POTENTIAL RISKS OF RELYING ON TELEHEALTH
WITHOUT IN-PATIENT REVIEW


APPEAL SOFTENS THE BLOW FOR DEFENDANT FOLLOWING FALL FROM ‘AERIAL SLING’


AFCA DECISIONS: ONLINE INSURANCE PURCHASES, NON-DISCLOSURES AT INCEPTION OF
POLICY


A WARNING TO HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IN
PLACE?


WESTERN AUSTRALIA: WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


USING THE NEW MBS TELEHEALTH ITEM NUMBERS TO CARE FOR PATIENTS FROM HOME? HERE
ARE SOME OF THE RISKS AND LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS


A REMINDER ON SECTION 130 OF THE NATIONAL LAW: NOTIFY THE NATIONAL BOARDS OF
‘CERTAIN EVENTS’, OR FACE A POSSIBLE FINDING OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT


RECENT APPLICATIONS IN PERSONAL INJURIES CLAIMS IMPACTED BY COVID-19


NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SME COMMERCIAL LEASES DURING COVID-19


WA HOSPITAL NEGLIGENT FOR NOT RECOGNISING SEPSIS IN INFANT BURNS PATIENT
RESULTING IN IRREVERSIBLE BRAIN DAMAGE


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA OPTS TO HEAR WOULD-BE JURY TRIAL BY JUDGE ALONE IN AN
EFFORT TO KEEP THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURNING


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN NEW SOUTH WALES – APPROVAL IS REQUIRED


BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATION


A WRONGFUL BIRTH CASE STUDY: NOURI V AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2020] ACTCA 1


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DRONE OPERATION ARE SET TO WIDEN – WHAT DO YOU NEED TO
KNOW?


HEALTH PRACTITIONER SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF
NEGATIVE GOOGLE REVIEWER


DENTIST SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF NEGATIVE GOOGLE
REVIEWER


HELP! I’M BEING AUDITED


AHPRA RELEASES REVISED GUIDELINES FOR MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


WHAT IS A DRONE? WHO CAN OWN AND OPERATE ONE?


REGULATION OF UNREGISTERED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN WA – IS THE CURRENT SYSTEM
ADEQUATE?


AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDS – ARE THEY LEGAL?


LANDLORD AND AGENT – THE BUCK STOPS WHERE?


SOUTORINE AND THE MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA [2020] WASAT 5


A CASE STUDY IN CAUSATION


SOCIAL MEDIA: WHAT’S OK – WHAT’S NOT


OWING PRESCRIPTIONS – ARE YOU COURTING DANGER?


CLAIMS AGAINST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES


PAYROLL TAX CLAMPDOWN ON HEALTHCARE CLINIC OPERATORS


ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS


GENERAL PRACTITIONER SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS NEGLIGENCE FINDING


CORONER RECOMMENDS NEW STANDARD FOR IN PATIENT OBSERVATIONS


VCAT CONFIRMS THAT DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES MAY BEFALL PRACTITIONERS WHO TREAT
THEIR OWN FAMILY


A REMINDER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL STRENGTH OF ‘USUAL PRACTICE’ EVIDENCE


INSURANCE, DRONES AND YOU.


NURSE SLAMMED FOR PROFITING UNDER PATIENT’S WILL AND PRESSURING PEERS


POWERFUL NEW SPORTS TRIBUNAL LEADS THE WAY IN BOLSTERING INTEGRITY IN AUSTRALIAN
SPORT. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?


HANDLING SENSITIVE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENTS AND CUSTOMERS – DO YOU
UNDERSTAND YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION – WHAT NOW?


WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? RECENT TRENDS IN GENERAL DAMAGES AWARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURIES IN VICTORIA.


WHAT HAPPENS TO HEALTHCARE COMPLAINTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA?


STRIKING THE BALANCE: DO THE RECENT AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY REPORTING
OBLIGATIONS GO FAR ENOUGH?


ASK FOR HELP, AND ASK EARLY – ADVICE FOR SURVIVING AN AHPRA NOTIFICATION


A GIFT BEJEWELLED WITH RISK


PHARMACY WORKPLACE RELATIONS – HOT TOPICS


FAMILY DAY CARE – COMPLIANCE AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


DIRECTORS’ DUTIES


BE DATA SMART


APPLICATIONS FOR NEW PBS APPROVALS OR RELOCATIONS OF EXISTING PBS APPROVALS


CASE NOTE: BERGIN V QUEENSLAND CORK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS PTY LTD [2019] QDC 141


PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANISATIONS COLLABORATE TO HELP BRING CLARITY ON MEDICAL
COSTS FOR PATIENTS


STEROIDS AND HORMONE THERAPIES – OFF LABEL USE OR MISUSE/ABUSE?


HOW MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS CAN MANAGE NEGATIVE ONLINE REVIEWS


VICTORIAN VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION COMES INTO FORCE IN JUNE


SAFESCRIPT PROVIDES PRESCRIBERS AND PHARMACISTS WITH REAL TIME ACCESS TO THE
PRESCRIPTION HISTORY OF THEIR PATIENTS FOR HIGH RISK MEDICINES.


MEDICARE SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT RECOVERY OF
INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLINGS FROM NEXT MONTH


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPERS IN VICTORIA: STATE TAXATION ACTS
AMENDMENT BILL 2019


POLICE IN VICTORIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA, TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH AHPRA


PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT | INQUIRY INTO THE ACTIONS OF THE
REGULATOR AND LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT


NEW POWERS USED BY HEALTH COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER TO STOP UNREGISTERED SERVICE
PROVIDERS MAKING FALSE CLAIMS


ASIC’S REGULATORY APPROACH TO ENFORCEMENT POST-HAYNE


A REMINDER: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN VICTORIA, NOW SUBJECT TO THE VICTORIAN
REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A
VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TREATING HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


SIX AXIOMS EMERGING FROM THE HAYNE REPORT


CASE NOTE: CAFFREY V AAI LIMITED [2019] QSC 7


IS THE ‘IRRATIONAL’ EXCEPTION FEASIBLE?


FEDERAL COURT CONFIRMS STRICT INTERPRETATION OF THE 80/20 RULE UNDER THE HEALTH
INSURANCE ACT 1973


HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FORGED PRESCRIPTION AND WHAT TO DO IF
YOU HAVE


MADE A MISTAKE? TELL THE CLIENT ASAP OR RISK A FINDING OF DECEIT


SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO HOLD BOTH MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND EMPLOYING AND
CONTRACTING ORGANISATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLING


MY HEALTH RECORD: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS


STATUTORY PRIVILEGE DOES NOT PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS IN VCAT PROCEEDINGS


A GAME CHANGER FOR MUTUALS – NEW LAW EXPANDS CAPACITY TO RAISE CAPITAL


WHAT ARE PHARMACISTS’ OBLIGATIONS WHEN SUPPLYING PSEUDOEPHEDRINE?


NO PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT FINDING FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER’S ‘GRAVE ERROR OF
JUDGMENT’


PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS – HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO THEY CARRY?


FINANCIAL SERVICES ROYAL COMMISSION – THE INTERIM REPORT – EMERGING REGULATORY
THEMES


PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT – FACT OR FICTION?


ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY


CAN A LOSS OF SUPERANNUATION PENSION FORM PART OF A LOSS OF EARNING CLAIM FOR A
RETIRED CLAIMANT?


GETTING IT RIGHT – MEETING YOUR LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS IN
ADVERTISING


BOARD REMOVES LINKS TO PAST DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS – BUT NOT ALL OF THEM


CHILD CARE SUBSIDY LAW– AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW MINISTER’S RULES AND
SECRETARY’S RULES 2017


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE IN RELATION TO ASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED WASTE


CASE NOTE: YOUR ONUS OR MINE?


HIGH STAKES FOR ORGANISATIONAL HEADS AS VICTORIA INTRODUCES NEW REQUIREMENTS AS
PART OF REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS: NOT IF BUT HOW


PROVIDENT CAPITAL CLASS ACTION


MEDICATION MISADVENTURE – METHOTREXATE: A REMINDER TO PHARMACISTS TO EXERCISE
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF A PRESCRIBED MEDICINE.


THE DUTY OF CARE REQUIREMENT – NOT TO BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED


PUTTING THE PAST BEHIND YOU? NOT ANY MORE, AS MEDICAL BOARD STARTS DISPLAYING
LINKS TO OLD DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER


DUTY OF DISCLOSURE: YESTERDAY’S HERO?


MISSING FAXED SCAN RESULT TRIGGERS THE CORONERS COURT TO CALL FOR ROBUST
STANDARDS REGARDING THE COMMUNICATION OF RADIOLOGY RESULTS


SPARKS V HOBSON; GRAY V HOBSON [2018] NSWCA 29: IS THIS A PRELUDE TO THE
EXPANSION OF THE PEER PROFESSIONAL OPINION DEFENCE IN NSW?


‘SAFESCRIPT’ ROLL-OUT: AN UPDATE FOR PRACTITIONERS ON IMPORTANT REGULATORY
CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2018


WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU BUY A FITNESS FRANCHISE


FAIR GO! ARE YOUR STANDARD CONTRACTS UNFAIR?


ASSIGNING YOUR COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL LEASE


CHARITIES UNCLEAR AND UNCERTAIN ABOUT DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL DONATIONS AND
EXPENDITURE


ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION REGIME?


RECENT TRENDS IN BUYING AND SELLING PHARMACIES


PHARMACY FRANCHISE LAW – TIPS FOR FRANCHISEES


MISUSE, INTERFERENCE OR LOSS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY PHARMACISTS – NEW
MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS FOR DATA BREACHES


EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING YOUR PHARMACY? DON’T FORGET PHARMACY LOCATION RULE 121


UNFAIR DISMISSAL CLAIMS UNDER FIXED TERM CONTRACTS


SHIFTING LANDSCAPE – INSURANCE LAW FIRMS ARE EXPERIENCING UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE
AS THE SECTOR EVOLVES


HOW AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY (AFCA) MAY IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS


UNFAIR CONTRACT PROTECTIONS CAPTURE STANDARD CONTRACT LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES


ARE FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH
NOTIFICATION REGIME?


NSW HEALTH SERVICES ORGANISATIONS FACE KEY CHANGES TO ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
PROCEDURES


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA CONFIRMS AVAILABILITY OF STATUTORY PRIVILEGE OVER
CLINICAL RECORDS IN VCAT


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS: WHAT PARAMEDICS
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR MANDATORY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS


OVERHAUL GETS THE GO AHEAD FOR MANDATORY REPORTING LAWS REGARDING TREATING
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS


INSURANCE BROKER REMUNERATION – 5 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS  


MISLEADING ADVERTISING IN FINANCIAL SERVICES


REFLECTIONS ON A RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH ‘HOT TUBBING’ IN THE CORONERS COURT


OUTRAGE AS JUNIOR UK DOCTOR IS CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER AND STRUCK OFF


ACCEPTING GIFTS FROM PATIENTS – BEFORE YOU PARTAKE OF THAT BOTTLE OF WINE, STOP
AND CONSIDER A FEW FACTORS


VICTORIA TO ROLL OUT REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING SYSTEM IN 2018


MEDICAL BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON REVISED SEXUAL BOUNDARIES GUIDELINES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS BOLSTERS ITS PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL LEASING PRACTICE IN SYDNEY


MERIDIAN LAWYERS EXPANDS ITS INSURANCE TEAM AND FOOTPRINT FROM EAST TO WEST


OUTSTANDING INSURANCE LAWYER ANDREW SHARPE TO JOIN MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ SYDNEY
TEAM.


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS 2018


RELEASE OF INSURANCE IN SUPERANNUATION VOLUNTARY CODE OF PRACTICE


CHANGES TO MEDICARE BENEFITS SCHEDULE ITEMS FOR SPINAL X-RAY SERVICES – WHY, HOW
AND WHAT NOW?


PROVING RESIDUAL WORKING CAPACITY: A DEFENDANT’S BURDEN TO BEAR


CASE STUDY: PITFALLS OF CROSSING THE BOUNDARIES


VIDEO: FUNDAMENTALS OF EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION


SWEEPING REFORMS IN VICTORIA PROPOSED TO LIFT HOSPITAL SAFETY


MEDICAL BOARD REFORMS FOR OLDER MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND THOSE THE SUBJECT OF
MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE AND CONSENT IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION


LANDMARK ADVERTISING FINE WARNS THAT THE TIGER HAS TEETH


PI COVER FOR AFS LICENSEES – CHECK YOUR COVER AS NOT ALL PI POLICIES HAVE THE
SAME COVER


STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DERIVATIVES TRADING AND BROKER RIGHTS


NEW LEGISLATION INTRODUCES BAN ON EXCESSIVE PAYMENT SURCHARGES


EXPANDED PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS IN CORPORATE, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT
SECTORS INCLUDING TAX MISCONDUCT


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
(PART 2)


HOW TO AVOID COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT


HOW FIT ARE YOU, LEGALLY?


INCREASED POWERS OF THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN – IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE?


PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS – DO YOU HAVE ONE AND IS IT UP TO DATE? IS IT A DISPUTE
WAITING TO HAPPEN?


NATIONAL BOARDS ARMED WITH NEW PUBLIC INTEREST POWER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION
AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – REGISTRATION STANDARDS


MASSIVE PRIVACY BREACH: A LESSON IN USING THIRD PARTY WEB SERVICE PROVIDERS


WRIGHT AND WRONG


CROWD-SOURCED FUNDING FOR START-UPS AND SMES – OFFERING SHARES TO RETAIL
INVESTORS


PROPOSED NEW INSURANCE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUPERANNUATION TRUSTEES


“CHECK, CORRECT, CHANGE” GUIDANCE PUBLISHED BY AHPRA A WELCOME RESOURCE FOR
PRACTITIONERS SEEKING CLARITY IN ADVERTISING REGULATION


SIGNIFICANT $1.3M PAYOUT WARNS EMPLOYERS TO TAKE EMPLOYEE BULLYING COMPLAINTS
SERIOUSLY


PHARMACY INSIGHTS – SPRING 2017


DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL GENETIC INFORMATION TO RELATIVES


A REMINDER FOR PHARMACISTS: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN DISPENSING SCHEDULE 3 POISONS


COURT’S DISDAIN FOR DISABILITY CLAIM


70 YEARS IN THE MAKING: THE CIVIL LIABILITY (THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST
INSURERS) ACT 2017


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS


FINALISTS IN INFOTRACK CLIENT CENTRICITY AWARDS FOR SECOND YEAR


MEDIA RELEASE: MERIDIAN BOOSTS HEALTH LAW EXPERTISE


ACCC INCREASES FRANCHISOR SCRUTINY


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS


‘PHILLIPS ARRANGEMENTS’: IT MAY BE TIME TO REVIEW YOUR SERVICE COMPANY
ARRANGEMENTS


NSW LANDLORDS AND TENANTS AFFECTED BY CHANGES TO THE RETAIL LEASES ACT


CHOOSING THE RIGHT NOT-FOR-PROFIT STRUCTURE


MEDIA RELEASE: INSURANCE TEAM AND MANAGING PRINCIPAL SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS
INDUSTRY AWARDS


WHEN IS A DUTY OF CARE OWED IN MENTAL HARM CLAIMS?


VETS MUST BE VIGILANT TO AVOID LEGAL ACTION


HOW LONG MUST YOU RETAIN CHILD CARE RECORDS IN VICTORIA?


WHAT DOES MANDATORY REPORTING MEAN FOR EARLY CHILD CARE WORKERS?


BEWARE OF ALTERED, FORGED OR FRAUDULENT PRESCRIPTIONS: A REMINDER FOR
PHARMACISTS


DEALING WITH COMPLEX FACTS IN ASSESSING CONTRIBUTION FOR AN ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
INJURY


AMENDMENT OF SERVICE APPROVALS – YOUR OPTIONS IF YOU ARE REFUSED


PROPOSED CHANGES TO NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE FOR YOUR CHILD CARE SERVICE


FAMILY DAY CARE LAW: AVOIDING BREACHES OF THE NATIONAL LAW AND REGULATIONS


BRAND LOYALTY IN PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE: RISKS OF SHIFTING INSURANCE
COVER


THE INSURER STRIKES BACK


GENERAL INSURERS NEED TO BE EVER MINDFUL OF BEST PRACTICE ADVERTISING


DENTAL INSIGHTS: IS YOUR RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT REGISTERED AND YOUR RADIOLOGY
LICENCE UP-TO-DATE?


ATTEMPTED MURDER DURING OFFSITE TRAINING: IS THE OCCUPIER LIABLE FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURY?


FINALIST IN LAWYERS WEEKLY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS


A REMINDER TO ENSURE THE DENTAL JUSTIFICATION FOR TREATMENT PLAN IS CLEARLY
RECORDED


PHARMACY SALE AND PURCHASE TRENDS DURING 2016: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS SUCCESSFUL IN LONG-RUNNING PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE CASE


TRENDS IN BUSINESS SALES AND PURCHASES: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE


ABOLITION OF STAMP DUTY ON PURCHASE OF BUSINESS ASSETS IN NEW SOUTH WALES


IS BIG BROTHER WATCHING?


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


SELLING A VETERINARY PRACTICE


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


AWB: THE NEXT INSTALMENT…


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ NEW YEAR PROMOTIONS


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC)?


HAVE YOU PLANNED YOUR PARTY PROPERLY?


ARE YOU SELLING A CHILD CARE BUSINESS?


WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SERVICE APPROVAL HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED


ADVERTISING: A TIMELY REMINDER


THE DUTY OF CARE OWED BY A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – IS IT DELEGABLE?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ BOOSTS MELBOURNE INSURANCE TEAM WITH NEW PRINCIPAL


HOW WILL TECHNOLOGY CHANGE THE TYPES OF CLAIMS WE SEE IN THE FUTURE?


GAME OF DRONES: NEW RULES, NEW CHALLENGES


WHEN HAS AN OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT BEEN DISCHARGED?


VIDEO: NEGOTIATING AND EVIDENCE OF A LEGAL RETAINER


CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES VOID IN QUEENSLAND INJURY CLAIMS – SOME TRAPS
FOR BROKERS


WOMEN IN LAW AWARDS FINALIST: MENTOR OF THE YEAR


MERIDIAN LAWYERS WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD


MANAGING PARTNER PAUL BAKER FINALIST IN AUSTRALIAN LAW AWARDS


IS THIS THE END TO USING CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES TO APPORTION LIABILITY FOR
WORKERS’ INJURIES?


INSURANCE INSIGHTS: THE PITFALLS OF LENDING A HELPING HAND


TACKLING TARDINESS


HIGH COURT WIN: FINDING REMINDS COURTS OF APPEAL OF THEIR LIMITS


DOING THE RIGHT THING: COMPLYING WITH FAMILY ASSISTANCE LAW FOR FAMILY DAY CARE


LOWERING OF TWO KEY WRONGS ACT THRESHOLDS IN VICTORIA


HOLDING NURSES TO ACCOUNT: AHPRA NOTIFICATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, PROCESSES AND
OUTCOMES


AUSTRALASIAN LAW MANAGEMENT JOURNAL: Q&A WITH PAUL BAKER


MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR COLLEAGUE AND COLLABORATOR – ASHLEY JONES, PRINCIPAL AT
MERIDIAN LAWYERS, BRISBANE


DRONES – FRIEND OR FOE FOR UNDERWRITERS?


SELLING YOUR BUSINESS? DON’T FORGET AN IMPORTANT ASSET – YOUR EMPLOYEES!


‘BUT HOW CAN I NOTIFY MY INSURER? ALL THE DETAILS ARE PRIVATE’


PHARMACY LOCATION RULES: WHO ARE ‘PERSONS AGGRIEVED’ BY NEW APPROVALS?


NUROFEN SPECIFIC PAIN CLAIMS: FEDERAL COURT FINDS MISLEADING CONDUCT


ONLINE PHARMACY RETAILER PAYS $32,400 FOR MISLEADING PRODUCT PRICING


AIM FOR A PAIN-FREE GOODBYE


WHAT DOES A ‘PROFESSIONAL SERVICE’ MEAN IN THE CONTEXT OF A D&O POLICY EXCLUSION
CLAUSE?


THE CHANGING STATE OF PLAY: THE NATURAL EVOLUTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
OF PHARMACY


STORAGE AND PRESCRIBING OF MEDICATION IN THE DENTAL SURGERY


STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE: GENDER DIVERSITY AND FLEXIBILITY


FAST-TRACKED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS GIVE RISE TO INFORMED CONSENT AND SCOPE OF
PRACTICE ISSUES


MERIDIAN’S EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPAL ELECTED ALERA PRESIDENT


MERIDIAN LAWYERS ASSISTS WITH NAPSA’S CONSTITUTION OVERHAUL


FORESIGHTS: PUBLIC LIABILITY


FORESIGHTS: RECENT CASE RULINGS CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO


SCHEDULE 8 MEDICATIONS: A DISTURBING TREND IN STORAGE AND RECORD KEEPING


AHPRA EXTENDS ITS REACH TO SOCIAL MEDIA


A REMINDER OF WHAT IS NOTIFIABLE CONDUCT, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO
NOTIFY


QUEENSLAND TO REMOVE 5% PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT THRESHOLD FOR WORKERS SEEKING
DAMAGES


RECENT COURT OF APPEAL DECISION CONFIRMS BREADTH OF ADVOCATE’S IMMUNITY


POWER COUPLE


ACCC GIVEN GREATER POWERS TO ENFORCE NEW FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT


THE BROADENING SHADOW OF SECTION 54


NEW OFFICE AIMS TO IMPROVE JOHNSON V TRIPLE C PROCESS IN QUEENSLAND


WATCH OUT FOR THAT LAST STEP


CHANGES PROPOSED TO END MANDATORY INQUESTS INTO DEATHS IN CUSTODY


THE DENTIST AS AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS


POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE COMFORTS OF A GOOD PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT


BUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE FOR PLAINTIFFS


BUYING AND SELLING DENTAL PRACTICES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS NABS HIGH PROFILE INSURANCE LAWYER


EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS PRINCIPAL JOINS MERIDIAN TEAM


ENDEAVOURS TO RESOLVE THE DEBATE


KEEPING YOUR WEBSITE UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE


CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UPDATE: ASX RULES


CREDIT REPORTING REGIME UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT HAS A NEW BITE


SPOTLIGHT ON FITNESS: AN OVERVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW


THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS: AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTRE


BEST LAWYERS RECOGNISES LEADING INSURANCE LAWYER


HIGH COURT DETERMINES THAT DAMAGES ARE NOT CAPPED


PHARMACY ALERT: MAINTAINING SCRIPT CERTIFICATIONS


CONSIDER THESE FUNDAMENTALS BEFORE PURCHASING A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE


THINKING OF BUYING A FRANCHISE?


RETAIL SHOP LEASES: YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT


PITFALLS OF GROUP BUYING ADVERTISING FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


IS THIS THE END OF YOUR LEASE?


INSURING BUILDERS: CLAIMS BY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS


TAKING THE ‘LITERAL’ OR ‘INTENDED’ MEANING: HIGH COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT


PERSONAL TRAINERS: DON’T SWEAT THE LEGAL SMALL PRINT


MEDICO-LEGAL ISSUES FOR RADIOGRAPHERS


AHPRA AUDITS: TIPS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS


JOINT STATEMENT ON DENTAL AUDITS: ADA, GUILD INSURANCE AND MERIDIAN LAWYERS


PRIVACY, LEGAL LIABILITY AND THE PHARMACIST


FITNESS INSTRUCTORS, SQUATS AND WAIVERS


EMPLOYMENT INSIGHTS: FAIR WORK COMMISSION LAYS DOWN SOME MARKERS ON BULLYING


HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: ARE YOU COMPLYING WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT LIVING LONGER, LIVING BETTER AGED CARE PACKAGE


HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS?


STRATEGIC SHAREHOLDING AGREEMENT WITH STEADFAST GROUP


LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT SHOULD A PHYSIOTHERAPIST DO WHEN…


BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES: DO THEY POSE AN INCREASED LEGAL RISK TO VETERINARIANS?


E-HEALTH: A NEW FRONTIER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


INFECTIOUS DISEASES & CHILD CARE: WHAT ABOUT STAFF MEMBERS?


NSW PERSONAL INJURY COMMISSION UPDATE


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK 2024 | UNDERSTANDING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND
SECURITY


THE CASE AGAINST CHATGPT: WARNINGS AGAINST AN AI-GENERATED TESTIMONY


A SECTOR PRICED OUT | FINDINGS FROM THE AGED CARE TASKFORCE’S FINAL REPORT


LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR BUYING A DENTAL PRACTICE


SELLING YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE: LEGAL TIPS FOR MAXIMISING YOUR OUTCOMES


CASE NOTE | INSURER REMEDIES FOR FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS


CASE NOTE | GRAVEL POSES AN ‘OBVIOUS RISK’- MIND YOUR STEP!


PHARMACY | DATA BREACHES AND PRIVACY – HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR BUSINESS’S FUTURE
SUCCESS


CASE NOTE | AN INTERLOCUTORY ODYSSEY OF NON-COMPLIANCE – DANKERS V VOLUNTEER
MARITIME RESCUE NSW [2023] ACTSC 395


SELLING YOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE: LEGAL TIPS FOR MAKING IT A PAIN-FREE PROCESS


DISPENSING WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR – A GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS


CASE NOTE | BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE – COUNTY COURT OF VICTORIA FINDS DOG
ATTACK NOT SUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED WITH INSURED’S BUSINESS


CASE NOTE | FIRST IN, NOT NECESSARILY BEST DRESSED? VICTORIAN COURT OF APPEAL
ALLOWS MULTIPLE MEDICAL PANEL DETERMINATIONS, SETTING ASIDE THE ROSATA DECISION


CASE NOTE | WHEN TO PLAY THE BLAME GAME: ALLEGATIONS OF CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
IN THE ACT – WILSON V AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2023] ACTSC 287


CASE NOTE | THE SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND AGAIN ORDERS A PERMANENT STAY OF
PROCEEDINGS IN A CHILD ABUSE CLAIM, MEANWHILE THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
OVERTURNS ONE


CASE NOTE | PERSUASIVE EVIDENCE OF PREJUDICE – A MUST WHEN RESISTING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME APPLICATION TO ISSUE PROCEEDINGS


CASE NOTE | AN ERROR IN METHOD ALONE IS NOT A ‘SHAW THING’ ON REVIEW


CASE NOTE | PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS REQUIRES DECISION MAKERS TO ENSURE THOSE
AFFECTED BY THEIR DECISIONS ARE FULLY AWARE OF RELEVANT DISTINCTIONS


CASE NOTE | “OBVIOUS RISK” A KEY CONSIDERATION IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES


PHARMACY LOCATION RULES – UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS FOR PBS APPROVAL IN LARGE
MEDICAL CENTRES


CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH – ARE YOU CYBER AWARE?


CASE NOTE | NSW SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS EXPERT WITNESSES ARE IMMUNE FROM SUIT


CASE NOTE | SURGERY DOES NOT, OF ITS OWN, TRANSFORM A THRESHOLD INJURY INTO A
NON-THRESHOLD INJURY UNDER MAIA


CASE NOTE | RES IPSA LOQUITOR IS AN INFERENTIAL REASONING PROCESS AVAILABLE TO
BOTH INSURERS AND CLAIMANTS


BUYING AND SELLING A PHARMACY | WHY IT MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE TO PARTNER WITH
A LAWYER


CAN A PATIENT UNDER 18 PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT?


ACT COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS ONEROUS DUTY FINDING CONFIRMING THAT THERE IS NO
GENERAL DUTY ON A GP TO FOLLOW-UP OR ESCALATE REFERRALS


“PROPERTY DAMAGE” – SOUNDS SIMPLE, RIGHT?


DEAL OR NO DEAL: FROM HANDSHAKES, HEADS OF AGREEMENT TO CONTRACTS – WHAT’S
LEGALLY BINDING, AND WHAT’S NOT?


SHOW CAUSE NOTICES ISSUED TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS: DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR
OBLIGATIONS?


21ST BIRTHDAY PARTIES AREN’T DEAD, LONG LIVE THE PARTY!


CONVICTED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MAY FACE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION


PAYROLL TAX CONCERNS FOR MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTICES


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK 2023


ARE THE AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY REFORMS ON YOUR RADAR?


INDUSTRY UPDATE: INCREASE IN MONETARY JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS OF THE DISTRICT
COURT OF NSW


PHARMACY SALE AND PURCHASE UPDATE


NEW ERA FOR THE COSTING OF COUNTY COURT AND SUPREME COURT CLAIMS


A CHANGE OF HEART ON INDEMNITY | A LANDMARK HIGH COURT DECISION FOR INSURERS


COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND ELIGIBLE NURSE
PRACTITIONERS AND ELIGIBLE MIDWIVES


HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA GRANTS APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL LEAVE TO APPEAL A
DECISION TO PERMANENTLY STAY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING HISTORICAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE


INSURER PERMITTED TO INVOKE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY EXCLUSION CLAUSE FOR
QUEENSLAND FLOODING CLASS ACTION


VICTORIA HEALTH SERVICES: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE STATUTORY DUTY OF CANDOUR?


PURSUING PERSONAL ADVANTAGE: AN AGE OLD STORY


AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE… ARE YOU CERTAIN?


NEW REGULATIONS ARE NOW IN FORCE FOR ALL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND ORGANISATIONS
IN NSW


REGULATION OF EDUCATION AND CARE PROVIDERS: THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES IN WA
TAKES A STRICTER APPROACH TO COMPLIANCE ACTIONS


WILLMOT V STATE OF QUEENSLAND [2022] QSC 167


ONLINE REVIEWS & DEFAMATION


VETERINARY PRACTICE IN WA: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK


THE PRIVACY LANDSCAPE IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NOTIFIABLE
DATA BREACHES (NDB) SCHEME IN 2018


MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA AND TAN [2022] WASAT 57


ALL IN THE MIND OF THE INSURED – SUBJECTIVE TEST CONFIRMED FOR BREACH OF
CONDITION TO TAKE REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS


KEEPING AN EYE OUT: TAKING REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT A RISK OF HARM
MATERIALISING


GRAVEL IS SLIPPERY – ISN’T THAT OBVIOUS?


MIND YOUR PS AND SAFETY FIRST!


THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH PRACTITIONERS’ COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
AND DIRECTIONS


HELP, MY EMPLOYER IS SUING ME FOR NEGLIGENCE!


COMPLEX COMPOUNDING – HOW DOES A PHARMACIST PROVE COMPETENCY?


PROPOSED REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN THE UNFAIR CONTRACT TERM REGIME IN STANDARD FORM
CONTRACTS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW


NEW FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE REGISTER


PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK | 2 – 8 MAY 2022


CAN MY REPLACEMENT VEHICLE BE A BEAMER? DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE FOR TORTIOUS
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY


A CAUTIONARY NOTE TO ALL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: DON’T BE CAUGHT OUT BY SECTION
130 OF THE NATIONAL LAW!


UK: COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS CONTROVERSIAL FINDING THAT UNDER-16S CANNOT GIVE
INFORMED CONSENT TO TREATMENT WITH PUBERTY BLOCKERS FOR GENDER DYSPHORIA


UNITED KINGDOM HIGH COURT CONSIDERS CLAIM FOR DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION LAWS TO
PEOPLE WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME


7-ELEVEN IN BREACH OF PRIVACY LAWS OVER SURVEY COLLECTING FACIAL IMAGES


NEW DIRECTOR IDENTIFIER NUMBER REGIME NOW MANDATED FOR ALL DIRECTORS


DO YOU REALLY NEED A COPY OF MY COVID-19 VACCINATION CERTIFICATE?


NCAT OVERTURNED MEDICAL COUNCIL’S DECISION TO SUSPEND MEDICAL STUDENT’S LICENCE


MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE


VETERINARY PRACTICE IN WA: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK


DANGERS OF ADOPTING BRANDING INCLUDING A GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCE


DO YOU SEND PERSONAL INFORMATION OFFSHORE?


PHARMACISTS: ARE YOU READY FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT?


ACCC ALLEGES SMILEDIRECTCLUB MISLED CONSUMERS REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR CLEAR TEETH ALIGNERS


MODERN SLAVERY: NEW GUIDE RELEASED FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR


HIGH COURT AFFIRMS PARENTS CAN CONSENT TO PUBERTY BLOCKERS ON BEHALF OF THEIR
CHILDREN


REAL TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING: ASSISTING PRACTITIONERS TO MAKE BETTER
INFORMED PRESCRIBING DECISIONS


THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CLASS EXEMPTION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IS NOW IN EFFECT


PITFALLS OF PROMOTING HEALTH SERVICES ON SOCIAL MEDIA


EXTENDED POWERS OF HCC INCLUDE INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS INCIDENTAL TO THE
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES


GENDER DYSPHORIA AND CHILDREN: LESSONS FROM R V TAVISTOCK


VCAT CONFIRMS COAG MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 2019-1 NOT BINDING ON TRIBUNALS


HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC) – DOES IT REALLY APPLY TO ME? IMPORTANT
IMPLICATIONS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED BY BODIES CORPORATE IN
VICTORIA


MAKE PRIVACY A PRIORITY, TODAY AND EVERY DAY


THE DOS AND DON’TS OF COVID-19 VACCINE PROMOTION


DANGERS IN NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS


THE IMPORTANCE OF AN UP TO DATE AND RELEVANT SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT


NEW DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES REQUIRE INCREASED TRANSPARENCY
WITH CONSUMERS


DEFAMATION – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA


RETAILERS BEWARE OF ADVERTISING FALSE PROMOTIONS


HOW THE CHANGING DEFINITION OF “CONSUMER” UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN LAW MAY AFFECT
YOU


USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES – A CAUTIONARY NOTE


CLIPPING THE WINGS OF PHOENIX ACTIVITY: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIGNING DIRECTORS


STATUTORY DEMANDS – BACK TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COLLECTING DEBT FROM A
CORPORATE DEBTOR


THE VALUE OF A PHARMACY PARTNERSHIP OR SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT


COMMERCIAL OCCUPIERS: WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM TO KEEP PREMISES SAFE?


CHANGES TO ACNC GOVERNANCE STANDARDS


DO YOUR STAFF MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE HANDLING AND
STORAGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION?


PRIVACY AND EXTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEMES: LIMITATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
CREDIT PROVIDERS


FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR THE CONSUMER DATA RIGHT


MAJOR INSOLVENCY LAW REFORM ENACTED


DOES YOUR DOMAIN NAME MEET THE NEW TRADE MARK ELIGIBILITY RULES?


WAIVERS AND EXTREME SPORTS


REINSTATEMENT OF THRESHOLDS AND OTHER FIRB CHANGES


NEW AND EXPANDED AHPRA ADVERTISING GUIDELINES: A WELCOME AID TO COMPLIANCE


HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN UTILISE THE ACCC’S NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CLASS
EXEMPTION


ARE ALL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED IN A GYM RECREATIONAL? THE COURT SAYS NO.


IN ACCOMMODATION SETTINGS, DOES ‘SLIPPERY WHEN WET’ MEAN LIABLE?


NEW ZEALAND’S PRIVACY ACT OVERHAUL


A CASE SCENARIO ON PATIENT PRIVACY – CAN I DISCUSS A DECEASED PATIENT’S CARE
WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS?


A CASE SCENARIO ON DEATH CERTIFICATES – WHO CAN SIGN THEM AND WHEN?


FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) HAS THE
POWER TO ORDER PART REPAYMENTS


CORONERS COURT DIRECTIONS HEARINGS NOW REQUIRED WITHIN 28 DAYS FOR MANDATORY
INQUEST DEATHS


NO HALF DOSES IN PHARMACY OWNERSHIP


VCAT UPHOLDS USE OF IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER TO SUSPEND DOCTOR OVER SOCIAL MEDIA
USE


UK HIGH COURT APPLIES ESTABLISHED DUTY OF CARE PRINCIPLES TO LEGALISE
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE WHICH PERMITS DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO A
PROXIMATE THIRD PARTY WITHOUT CONSENT


PHARMACY RELOCATION – TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE CRITICAL STEPS


KEY INSIGHTS FROM JULY 2020 OAIC NOTIFIABLE DATA BREACHES REPORT


THREE YEARS ON FROM THE CHAPERONE REVIEW, AHPRA CELEBRATES CHANGES TO THE
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE OF SEXUAL BOUNDARIES NOTIFICATIONS


ACCIDENTALLY SENDING AN EMAIL TO THE WRONG EMAIL ADDRESS CAN COST YOU


SAFE SLEEP AND REST POLICIES


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW (PSR) LAUNCHES TELEHEALTH REVIEW


LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS: CHATOOR V HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION OF NSW [2020]
NSWCA 111


WHAT DO I DO IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENTAL BREACH OF MY PATIENT’S PRIVACY? ADVICE
FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND ORGANISATIONS


SWEARING OF AFFIDAVITS ACROSS AUSTRALIA – WHAT’S REQUIRED DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC?


HOW WILL LIABILITY INSURANCE RESPOND TO COVID-19?


TAKING ACTION AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN THE “PUBLIC INTEREST” – TWO YEARS
ON, HOW IS THE NEW IMMEDIATE ACTION POWER BEING APPLIED IN PRACTICE?


PRIVATE HEALTH INSURER AUDITS – A REMINDER TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND TO ASK FOR
HELP


EMERGING INSURANCE ISSUES FROM COVID-19


CORONER’S FINDINGS EMPHASISE THE POTENTIAL RISKS OF RELYING ON TELEHEALTH
WITHOUT IN-PATIENT REVIEW


APPEAL SOFTENS THE BLOW FOR DEFENDANT FOLLOWING FALL FROM ‘AERIAL SLING’


AFCA DECISIONS: ONLINE INSURANCE PURCHASES, NON-DISCLOSURES AT INCEPTION OF
POLICY


A WARNING TO HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IN
PLACE?


WESTERN AUSTRALIA: WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


USING THE NEW MBS TELEHEALTH ITEM NUMBERS TO CARE FOR PATIENTS FROM HOME? HERE
ARE SOME OF THE RISKS AND LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS


A REMINDER ON SECTION 130 OF THE NATIONAL LAW: NOTIFY THE NATIONAL BOARDS OF
‘CERTAIN EVENTS’, OR FACE A POSSIBLE FINDING OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT


RECENT APPLICATIONS IN PERSONAL INJURIES CLAIMS IMPACTED BY COVID-19


NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SME COMMERCIAL LEASES DURING COVID-19


WA HOSPITAL NEGLIGENT FOR NOT RECOGNISING SEPSIS IN INFANT BURNS PATIENT
RESULTING IN IRREVERSIBLE BRAIN DAMAGE


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA OPTS TO HEAR WOULD-BE JURY TRIAL BY JUDGE ALONE IN AN
EFFORT TO KEEP THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURNING


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN NEW SOUTH WALES – APPROVAL IS REQUIRED


BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY DECLARATION


A WRONGFUL BIRTH CASE STUDY: NOURI V AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY [2020] ACTCA 1


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DRONE OPERATION ARE SET TO WIDEN – WHAT DO YOU NEED TO
KNOW?


HEALTH PRACTITIONER SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF
NEGATIVE GOOGLE REVIEWER


DENTIST SEEKS HELP FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO UNCOVER IDENTITY OF NEGATIVE GOOGLE
REVIEWER


HELP! I’M BEING AUDITED


AHPRA RELEASES REVISED GUIDELINES FOR MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT REGISTERED
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


WHAT IS A DRONE? WHO CAN OWN AND OPERATE ONE?


REGULATION OF UNREGISTERED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN WA – IS THE CURRENT SYSTEM
ADEQUATE?


AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDS – ARE THEY LEGAL?


LANDLORD AND AGENT – THE BUCK STOPS WHERE?


SOUTORINE AND THE MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA [2020] WASAT 5


A CASE STUDY IN CAUSATION


SOCIAL MEDIA: WHAT’S OK – WHAT’S NOT


OWING PRESCRIPTIONS – ARE YOU COURTING DANGER?


CLAIMS AGAINST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES


PAYROLL TAX CLAMPDOWN ON HEALTHCARE CLINIC OPERATORS


ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS


GENERAL PRACTITIONER SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS NEGLIGENCE FINDING


CORONER RECOMMENDS NEW STANDARD FOR IN PATIENT OBSERVATIONS


VCAT CONFIRMS THAT DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES MAY BEFALL PRACTITIONERS WHO TREAT
THEIR OWN FAMILY


A REMINDER ABOUT THE POTENTIAL STRENGTH OF ‘USUAL PRACTICE’ EVIDENCE


INSURANCE, DRONES AND YOU.


NURSE SLAMMED FOR PROFITING UNDER PATIENT’S WILL AND PRESSURING PEERS


POWERFUL NEW SPORTS TRIBUNAL LEADS THE WAY IN BOLSTERING INTEGRITY IN AUSTRALIAN
SPORT. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?


HANDLING SENSITIVE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENTS AND CUSTOMERS – DO YOU
UNDERSTAND YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION – WHAT NOW?


WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? RECENT TRENDS IN GENERAL DAMAGES AWARDS FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURIES IN VICTORIA.


WHAT HAPPENS TO HEALTHCARE COMPLAINTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA?


STRIKING THE BALANCE: DO THE RECENT AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY REPORTING
OBLIGATIONS GO FAR ENOUGH?


ASK FOR HELP, AND ASK EARLY – ADVICE FOR SURVIVING AN AHPRA NOTIFICATION


A GIFT BEJEWELLED WITH RISK


PHARMACY WORKPLACE RELATIONS – HOT TOPICS


FAMILY DAY CARE – COMPLIANCE AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


DIRECTORS’ DUTIES


BE DATA SMART


APPLICATIONS FOR NEW PBS APPROVALS OR RELOCATIONS OF EXISTING PBS APPROVALS


CASE NOTE: BERGIN V QUEENSLAND CORK & TIMBER SOLUTIONS PTY LTD [2019] QDC 141


PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANISATIONS COLLABORATE TO HELP BRING CLARITY ON MEDICAL
COSTS FOR PATIENTS


STEROIDS AND HORMONE THERAPIES – OFF LABEL USE OR MISUSE/ABUSE?


HOW MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS CAN MANAGE NEGATIVE ONLINE REVIEWS


VICTORIAN VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION COMES INTO FORCE IN JUNE


SAFESCRIPT PROVIDES PRESCRIBERS AND PHARMACISTS WITH REAL TIME ACCESS TO THE
PRESCRIPTION HISTORY OF THEIR PATIENTS FOR HIGH RISK MEDICINES.


MEDICARE SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT RECOVERY OF
INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLINGS FROM NEXT MONTH


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPERS IN VICTORIA: STATE TAXATION ACTS
AMENDMENT BILL 2019


POLICE IN VICTORIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA, TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH AHPRA


PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT | INQUIRY INTO THE ACTIONS OF THE
REGULATOR AND LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT


NEW POWERS USED BY HEALTH COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER TO STOP UNREGISTERED SERVICE
PROVIDERS MAKING FALSE CLAIMS


ASIC’S REGULATORY APPROACH TO ENFORCEMENT POST-HAYNE


A REMINDER: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN VICTORIA, NOW SUBJECT TO THE VICTORIAN
REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A
VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TREATING HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


SIX AXIOMS EMERGING FROM THE HAYNE REPORT


CASE NOTE: CAFFREY V AAI LIMITED [2019] QSC 7


IS THE ‘IRRATIONAL’ EXCEPTION FEASIBLE?


FEDERAL COURT CONFIRMS STRICT INTERPRETATION OF THE 80/20 RULE UNDER THE HEALTH
INSURANCE ACT 1973


HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FORGED PRESCRIPTION AND WHAT TO DO IF
YOU HAVE


MADE A MISTAKE? TELL THE CLIENT ASAP OR RISK A FINDING OF DECEIT


SHARED DEBT RECOVERY SCHEME TO HOLD BOTH MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND EMPLOYING AND
CONTRACTING ORGANISATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORRECT MEDICARE BILLING


MY HEALTH RECORD: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS


STATUTORY PRIVILEGE DOES NOT PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS IN VCAT PROCEEDINGS


A GAME CHANGER FOR MUTUALS – NEW LAW EXPANDS CAPACITY TO RAISE CAPITAL


WHAT ARE PHARMACISTS’ OBLIGATIONS WHEN SUPPLYING PSEUDOEPHEDRINE?


NO PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT FINDING FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER’S ‘GRAVE ERROR OF
JUDGMENT’


PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS – HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO THEY CARRY?


FINANCIAL SERVICES ROYAL COMMISSION – THE INTERIM REPORT – EMERGING REGULATORY
THEMES


PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT – FACT OR FICTION?


ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY


CAN A LOSS OF SUPERANNUATION PENSION FORM PART OF A LOSS OF EARNING CLAIM FOR A
RETIRED CLAIMANT?


GETTING IT RIGHT – MEETING YOUR LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS IN
ADVERTISING


BOARD REMOVES LINKS TO PAST DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS – BUT NOT ALL OF THEM


CHILD CARE SUBSIDY LAW– AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW MINISTER’S RULES AND
SECRETARY’S RULES 2017


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE IN RELATION TO ASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED WASTE


CASE NOTE: YOUR ONUS OR MINE?


HIGH STAKES FOR ORGANISATIONAL HEADS AS VICTORIA INTRODUCES NEW REQUIREMENTS AS
PART OF REPORTABLE CONDUCT SCHEME


UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS: NOT IF BUT HOW


PROVIDENT CAPITAL CLASS ACTION


MEDICATION MISADVENTURE – METHOTREXATE: A REMINDER TO PHARMACISTS TO EXERCISE
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF A PRESCRIBED MEDICINE.


THE DUTY OF CARE REQUIREMENT – NOT TO BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED


PUTTING THE PAST BEHIND YOU? NOT ANY MORE, AS MEDICAL BOARD STARTS DISPLAYING
LINKS TO OLD DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER


DUTY OF DISCLOSURE: YESTERDAY’S HERO?


MISSING FAXED SCAN RESULT TRIGGERS THE CORONERS COURT TO CALL FOR ROBUST
STANDARDS REGARDING THE COMMUNICATION OF RADIOLOGY RESULTS


SPARKS V HOBSON; GRAY V HOBSON [2018] NSWCA 29: IS THIS A PRELUDE TO THE
EXPANSION OF THE PEER PROFESSIONAL OPINION DEFENCE IN NSW?


‘SAFESCRIPT’ ROLL-OUT: AN UPDATE FOR PRACTITIONERS ON IMPORTANT REGULATORY
CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2018


WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU BUY A FITNESS FRANCHISE


FAIR GO! ARE YOUR STANDARD CONTRACTS UNFAIR?


ASSIGNING YOUR COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL LEASE


CHARITIES UNCLEAR AND UNCERTAIN ABOUT DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL DONATIONS AND
EXPENDITURE


ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION REGIME?


RECENT TRENDS IN BUYING AND SELLING PHARMACIES


PHARMACY FRANCHISE LAW – TIPS FOR FRANCHISEES


MISUSE, INTERFERENCE OR LOSS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY PHARMACISTS – NEW
MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS FOR DATA BREACHES


EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING YOUR PHARMACY? DON’T FORGET PHARMACY LOCATION RULE 121


UNFAIR DISMISSAL CLAIMS UNDER FIXED TERM CONTRACTS


SHIFTING LANDSCAPE – INSURANCE LAW FIRMS ARE EXPERIENCING UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE
AS THE SECTOR EVOLVES


HOW AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY (AFCA) MAY IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS


UNFAIR CONTRACT PROTECTIONS CAPTURE STANDARD CONTRACT LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES


ARE FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS PREPARED FOR THE MANDATORY DATA BREACH
NOTIFICATION REGIME?


NSW HEALTH SERVICES ORGANISATIONS FACE KEY CHANGES TO ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
PROCEDURES


SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA CONFIRMS AVAILABILITY OF STATUTORY PRIVILEGE OVER
CLINICAL RECORDS IN VCAT


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS: WHAT PARAMEDICS
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR MANDATORY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS


OVERHAUL GETS THE GO AHEAD FOR MANDATORY REPORTING LAWS REGARDING TREATING
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS


INSURANCE BROKER REMUNERATION – 5 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS  


MISLEADING ADVERTISING IN FINANCIAL SERVICES


REFLECTIONS ON A RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH ‘HOT TUBBING’ IN THE CORONERS COURT


OUTRAGE AS JUNIOR UK DOCTOR IS CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER AND STRUCK OFF


ACCEPTING GIFTS FROM PATIENTS – BEFORE YOU PARTAKE OF THAT BOTTLE OF WINE, STOP
AND CONSIDER A FEW FACTORS


VICTORIA TO ROLL OUT REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING SYSTEM IN 2018


MEDICAL BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON REVISED SEXUAL BOUNDARIES GUIDELINES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS BOLSTERS ITS PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL LEASING PRACTICE IN SYDNEY


MERIDIAN LAWYERS EXPANDS ITS INSURANCE TEAM AND FOOTPRINT FROM EAST TO WEST


OUTSTANDING INSURANCE LAWYER ANDREW SHARPE TO JOIN MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ SYDNEY
TEAM.


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS 2018


RELEASE OF INSURANCE IN SUPERANNUATION VOLUNTARY CODE OF PRACTICE


CHANGES TO MEDICARE BENEFITS SCHEDULE ITEMS FOR SPINAL X-RAY SERVICES – WHY, HOW
AND WHAT NOW?


PROVING RESIDUAL WORKING CAPACITY: A DEFENDANT’S BURDEN TO BEAR


CASE STUDY: PITFALLS OF CROSSING THE BOUNDARIES


VIDEO: FUNDAMENTALS OF EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION


SWEEPING REFORMS IN VICTORIA PROPOSED TO LIFT HOSPITAL SAFETY


MEDICAL BOARD REFORMS FOR OLDER MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND THOSE THE SUBJECT OF
MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS


VIDEO: NEGLIGENCE AND CONSENT IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION


LANDMARK ADVERTISING FINE WARNS THAT THE TIGER HAS TEETH


PI COVER FOR AFS LICENSEES – CHECK YOUR COVER AS NOT ALL PI POLICIES HAVE THE
SAME COVER


STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DERIVATIVES TRADING AND BROKER RIGHTS


NEW LEGISLATION INTRODUCES BAN ON EXCESSIVE PAYMENT SURCHARGES


EXPANDED PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS IN CORPORATE, FINANCIAL AND CREDIT
SECTORS INCLUDING TAX MISCONDUCT


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
(PART 2)


HOW TO AVOID COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT


HOW FIT ARE YOU, LEGALLY?


INCREASED POWERS OF THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN – IS YOUR BUSINESS VULNERABLE?


PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS – DO YOU HAVE ONE AND IS IT UP TO DATE? IS IT A DISPUTE
WAITING TO HAPPEN?


NATIONAL BOARDS ARMED WITH NEW PUBLIC INTEREST POWER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION
AGAINST HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS – REGISTRATION STANDARDS


MASSIVE PRIVACY BREACH: A LESSON IN USING THIRD PARTY WEB SERVICE PROVIDERS


WRIGHT AND WRONG


CROWD-SOURCED FUNDING FOR START-UPS AND SMES – OFFERING SHARES TO RETAIL
INVESTORS


PROPOSED NEW INSURANCE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUPERANNUATION TRUSTEES


“CHECK, CORRECT, CHANGE” GUIDANCE PUBLISHED BY AHPRA A WELCOME RESOURCE FOR
PRACTITIONERS SEEKING CLARITY IN ADVERTISING REGULATION


SIGNIFICANT $1.3M PAYOUT WARNS EMPLOYERS TO TAKE EMPLOYEE BULLYING COMPLAINTS
SERIOUSLY


PHARMACY INSIGHTS – SPRING 2017


DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL GENETIC INFORMATION TO RELATIVES


A REMINDER FOR PHARMACISTS: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN DISPENSING SCHEDULE 3 POISONS


COURT’S DISDAIN FOR DISABILITY CLAIM


70 YEARS IN THE MAKING: THE CIVIL LIABILITY (THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST
INSURERS) ACT 2017


NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF PARAMEDICS


FINALISTS IN INFOTRACK CLIENT CENTRICITY AWARDS FOR SECOND YEAR


MEDIA RELEASE: MERIDIAN BOOSTS HEALTH LAW EXPERTISE


ACCC INCREASES FRANCHISOR SCRUTINY


PUT IT IN WRITING: TOOLS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS


‘PHILLIPS ARRANGEMENTS’: IT MAY BE TIME TO REVIEW YOUR SERVICE COMPANY
ARRANGEMENTS


NSW LANDLORDS AND TENANTS AFFECTED BY CHANGES TO THE RETAIL LEASES ACT


CHOOSING THE RIGHT NOT-FOR-PROFIT STRUCTURE


MEDIA RELEASE: INSURANCE TEAM AND MANAGING PRINCIPAL SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS
INDUSTRY AWARDS


WHEN IS A DUTY OF CARE OWED IN MENTAL HARM CLAIMS?


VETS MUST BE VIGILANT TO AVOID LEGAL ACTION


HOW LONG MUST YOU RETAIN CHILD CARE RECORDS IN VICTORIA?


WHAT DOES MANDATORY REPORTING MEAN FOR EARLY CHILD CARE WORKERS?


BEWARE OF ALTERED, FORGED OR FRAUDULENT PRESCRIPTIONS: A REMINDER FOR
PHARMACISTS


DEALING WITH COMPLEX FACTS IN ASSESSING CONTRIBUTION FOR AN ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
INJURY


AMENDMENT OF SERVICE APPROVALS – YOUR OPTIONS IF YOU ARE REFUSED


PROPOSED CHANGES TO NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE FOR YOUR CHILD CARE SERVICE


FAMILY DAY CARE LAW: AVOIDING BREACHES OF THE NATIONAL LAW AND REGULATIONS


BRAND LOYALTY IN PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE: RISKS OF SHIFTING INSURANCE
COVER


THE INSURER STRIKES BACK


GENERAL INSURERS NEED TO BE EVER MINDFUL OF BEST PRACTICE ADVERTISING


DENTAL INSIGHTS: IS YOUR RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT REGISTERED AND YOUR RADIOLOGY
LICENCE UP-TO-DATE?


ATTEMPTED MURDER DURING OFFSITE TRAINING: IS THE OCCUPIER LIABLE FOR PSYCHIATRIC
INJURY?


FINALIST IN LAWYERS WEEKLY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS


A REMINDER TO ENSURE THE DENTAL JUSTIFICATION FOR TREATMENT PLAN IS CLEARLY
RECORDED


PHARMACY SALE AND PURCHASE TRENDS DURING 2016: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


REAL-TIME PRESCRIPTION MONITORING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS SUCCESSFUL IN LONG-RUNNING PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE CASE


TRENDS IN BUSINESS SALES AND PURCHASES: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES


CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE


ABOLITION OF STAMP DUTY ON PURCHASE OF BUSINESS ASSETS IN NEW SOUTH WALES


IS BIG BROTHER WATCHING?


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


SELLING A VETERINARY PRACTICE


SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP


AWB: THE NEXT INSTALMENT…


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ NEW YEAR PROMOTIONS


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 2016 (VIC)?


HAVE YOU PLANNED YOUR PARTY PROPERLY?


ARE YOU SELLING A CHILD CARE BUSINESS?


WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SERVICE APPROVAL HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED


ADVERTISING: A TIMELY REMINDER


THE DUTY OF CARE OWED BY A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – IS IT DELEGABLE?


MERIDIAN LAWYERS’ BOOSTS MELBOURNE INSURANCE TEAM WITH NEW PRINCIPAL


HOW WILL TECHNOLOGY CHANGE THE TYPES OF CLAIMS WE SEE IN THE FUTURE?


GAME OF DRONES: NEW RULES, NEW CHALLENGES


WHEN HAS AN OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT BEEN DISCHARGED?


VIDEO: NEGOTIATING AND EVIDENCE OF A LEGAL RETAINER


CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES VOID IN QUEENSLAND INJURY CLAIMS – SOME TRAPS
FOR BROKERS


WOMEN IN LAW AWARDS FINALIST: MENTOR OF THE YEAR


MERIDIAN LAWYERS WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD


MANAGING PARTNER PAUL BAKER FINALIST IN AUSTRALIAN LAW AWARDS


IS THIS THE END TO USING CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITIES TO APPORTION LIABILITY FOR
WORKERS’ INJURIES?


INSURANCE INSIGHTS: THE PITFALLS OF LENDING A HELPING HAND


TACKLING TARDINESS


HIGH COURT WIN: FINDING REMINDS COURTS OF APPEAL OF THEIR LIMITS


DOING THE RIGHT THING: COMPLYING WITH FAMILY ASSISTANCE LAW FOR FAMILY DAY CARE


LOWERING OF TWO KEY WRONGS ACT THRESHOLDS IN VICTORIA


HOLDING NURSES TO ACCOUNT: AHPRA NOTIFICATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, PROCESSES AND
OUTCOMES


AUSTRALASIAN LAW MANAGEMENT JOURNAL: Q&A WITH PAUL BAKER


MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR COLLEAGUE AND COLLABORATOR – ASHLEY JONES, PRINCIPAL AT
MERIDIAN LAWYERS, BRISBANE


DRONES – FRIEND OR FOE FOR UNDERWRITERS?


SELLING YOUR BUSINESS? DON’T FORGET AN IMPORTANT ASSET – YOUR EMPLOYEES!


‘BUT HOW CAN I NOTIFY MY INSURER? ALL THE DETAILS ARE PRIVATE’


PHARMACY LOCATION RULES: WHO ARE ‘PERSONS AGGRIEVED’ BY NEW APPROVALS?


NUROFEN SPECIFIC PAIN CLAIMS: FEDERAL COURT FINDS MISLEADING CONDUCT


ONLINE PHARMACY RETAILER PAYS $32,400 FOR MISLEADING PRODUCT PRICING


AIM FOR A PAIN-FREE GOODBYE


WHAT DOES A ‘PROFESSIONAL SERVICE’ MEAN IN THE CONTEXT OF A D&O POLICY EXCLUSION
CLAUSE?


THE CHANGING STATE OF PLAY: THE NATURAL EVOLUTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
OF PHARMACY


STORAGE AND PRESCRIBING OF MEDICATION IN THE DENTAL SURGERY


STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE: GENDER DIVERSITY AND FLEXIBILITY


FAST-TRACKED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS GIVE RISE TO INFORMED CONSENT AND SCOPE OF
PRACTICE ISSUES


MERIDIAN’S EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPAL ELECTED ALERA PRESIDENT


MERIDIAN LAWYERS ASSISTS WITH NAPSA’S CONSTITUTION OVERHAUL


FORESIGHTS: PUBLIC LIABILITY


FORESIGHTS: RECENT CASE RULINGS CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO


SCHEDULE 8 MEDICATIONS: A DISTURBING TREND IN STORAGE AND RECORD KEEPING


AHPRA EXTENDS ITS REACH TO SOCIAL MEDIA


A REMINDER OF WHAT IS NOTIFIABLE CONDUCT, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO
NOTIFY


QUEENSLAND TO REMOVE 5% PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT THRESHOLD FOR WORKERS SEEKING
DAMAGES


RECENT COURT OF APPEAL DECISION CONFIRMS BREADTH OF ADVOCATE’S IMMUNITY


POWER COUPLE


ACCC GIVEN GREATER POWERS TO ENFORCE NEW FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT


THE BROADENING SHADOW OF SECTION 54


NEW OFFICE AIMS TO IMPROVE JOHNSON V TRIPLE C PROCESS IN QUEENSLAND


WATCH OUT FOR THAT LAST STEP


CHANGES PROPOSED TO END MANDATORY INQUESTS INTO DEATHS IN CUSTODY


THE DENTIST AS AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS


POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE COMFORTS OF A GOOD PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT


BUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE FOR PLAINTIFFS


BUYING AND SELLING DENTAL PRACTICES


MERIDIAN LAWYERS NABS HIGH PROFILE INSURANCE LAWYER


EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS PRINCIPAL JOINS MERIDIAN TEAM


ENDEAVOURS TO RESOLVE THE DEBATE


KEEPING YOUR WEBSITE UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE


CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UPDATE: ASX RULES


CREDIT REPORTING REGIME UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT HAS A NEW BITE


SPOTLIGHT ON FITNESS: AN OVERVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW


THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS: AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTRE


BEST LAWYERS RECOGNISES LEADING INSURANCE LAWYER


HIGH COURT DETERMINES THAT DAMAGES ARE NOT CAPPED


PHARMACY ALERT: MAINTAINING SCRIPT CERTIFICATIONS


CONSIDER THESE FUNDAMENTALS BEFORE PURCHASING A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE


THINKING OF BUYING A FRANCHISE?


RETAIL SHOP LEASES: YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT


PITFALLS OF GROUP BUYING ADVERTISING FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


IS THIS THE END OF YOUR LEASE?


INSURING BUILDERS: CLAIMS BY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS


TAKING THE ‘LITERAL’ OR ‘INTENDED’ MEANING: HIGH COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT


PERSONAL TRAINERS: DON’T SWEAT THE LEGAL SMALL PRINT


MEDICO-LEGAL ISSUES FOR RADIOGRAPHERS


AHPRA AUDITS: TIPS FOR REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS


JOINT STATEMENT ON DENTAL AUDITS: ADA, GUILD INSURANCE AND MERIDIAN LAWYERS


PRIVACY, LEGAL LIABILITY AND THE PHARMACIST


FITNESS INSTRUCTORS, SQUATS AND WAIVERS


EMPLOYMENT INSIGHTS: FAIR WORK COMMISSION LAYS DOWN SOME MARKERS ON BULLYING


HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: ARE YOU COMPLYING WITH YOUR OBLIGATIONS?


GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT LIVING LONGER, LIVING BETTER AGED CARE PACKAGE


HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS?


STRATEGIC SHAREHOLDING AGREEMENT WITH STEADFAST GROUP


LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT SHOULD A PHYSIOTHERAPIST DO WHEN…


BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES: DO THEY POSE AN INCREASED LEGAL RISK TO VETERINARIANS?


E-HEALTH: A NEW FRONTIER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS


INFECTIOUS DISEASES & CHILD CARE: WHAT ABOUT STAFF MEMBERS?






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