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WebIn this issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss Reforms to the ‘confidential communications’ (sexual assault counselling and medical records) privilege; Retail Leases Act – Notices on Renewal; ‘Mental health and wellbeing service providers’ now …

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New Electronic Health Information Sharing System in Victoria

WebOn 7 February 2024, the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 (Vic) (the Amending Act) amended the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic) (the Act ). Although the Amending Act has commenced, it is proposed that the System …

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New COVID-19 Vaccination Information Requirements in Victoria

WebUnder Regulation 21E, an employer must destroy COVID-19 vaccination information recorded or held under Regulation 21D by 11 August 2023 (the specified destruction date, being 30 days after the revocation of Part 2.1A) unless a law of Victoria, …

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New Public Health Information Sharing System in Victoria

WebHealth Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 (Vic) Please be advised that the Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 (Vic) (the Bill) passed the Victorian parliament on 22 March 2023 and will commence on a day to …

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Health Legal Report April 2024

WebApril 4, 2024. 4:15 pm. Publications - Health Legal Report. In this issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss: Vision Australia Ltd v Elisha [2023] VSCA 265. The New Aged Care Act – Key Changes. Mandatory reporting obligations. We also set out some of the Bills we …

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About Health Legal

WebSince Health Legal’s establishment, we have assisted over 650 health, community service and aged care clients. Our client base includes public and private hospitals, diagnostic providers, community health centres, community service organisations, statutory bodies, …

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WebHealth Legal is able to meet the daily legal needs of the health, community service and aged care sectors. Given the extensive experience of the Health Legal team, we can provide quick responses to queries and can take advantage of the precedent contracts …

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HealthTech Health Legal

WebHow Health Legal can help: The dedicated team of lawyers at Health Legal are here to make your lives easier. We’re more than happy to provide you with all of the information you need when it comes to discussing your health legal needs. If you would like more …

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Health Legal Report March 2023

WebHealth Legal has a template policy, checklist and statutory declaration that can support the implementation of key personnel suitability assessment. If you would like further information about this, please let us know. In Brief • Family Law Reforms The Commonwealth …

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New Aged Care Response to Royal Commission Bill passes

WebPlease be advised that the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 (Cth) (the Bill) passed Federal parliament on 2 August 2022 and received royal assent on 5 August 2022. Schedules 3, 4, and 5 of the …

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New Laws for Mental Health Services in Queensland

WebFor further information please contact the Health Legal and Law Compliance team via our contact page here. The Health and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (Qld) recently passed to create new obligations for mental health services regarding the …

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New Confidentiality Requirements for Hospitals and Health Boards …

WebThis article applies to public health services. Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld). On 1 September 2023, the Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld) (the Regulation) commenced to replace the expired Hospital and Health …

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When are Health Record Policies Sufficient

WebThe My Health Record system is a digital system that allows registered healthcare provider organisations ( HPO) to access and view an individual’s health information if they are involved in the individual’s care. Under section 42 of the MHR Act, …

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Health Legal Report

WebOn 30 July 2023, the Justice Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Act 2022 (Vic) (Amending Act) introduced amendments to the confidential communications privilege in s 32C Act. Note that the Amending Act has made many other amendments to …

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New Pathway for the Supply of Therapeutic Vaping Goods

WebThe pathway applies to both medical and nurse practitioners (and health practitioners where the supply is requested by a medical or nurse practitioner). The list of therapeutic vaping goods is set out in the new Schedule 1A of the Rules. When using …

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New Protections for the Title of ‘Surgeon’ under the National Law

WebThis article applies to organisations that employ health practitioners. Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Act 2023 (Qld). On 20 September 2023, the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) …

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WebThe dedicated team of lawyers at Health Legal are here to make your lives easier. We’re more than happy to provide you with all of the information you need when it comes to discussing your health legal needs. If you would like more information about our services …

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Health Legal Report November 2023

WebIn this November 2023 issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss - Reforms to the ‘confidential communications’ (sexual assault counselling and medical records) privilege; Retail Leases Act – Notices on Renewal; ‘Mental health and wellbeing service providers’ …

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Team: Sue Allen Health Legal

WebBachelor of Laws. Bachelor of Arts. Sue has had a long-standing relationship with our firm from her previous Legal Counsel roles at major health and charity organisations and brings to our team decades of expertise in a range of areas including health law, commercial …

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