In the media
Influenza deaths data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data relating to
deaths in Australia revealing that in 2017 there were 1,255 deaths
due to influenza, up from 464 in the prior year (27 September
2018).
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Pharmaceutical industry donates millions to both
Australian political parties
The pharmaceutical industry is engaging vast numbers of lobbyists
and donating millions to both political parties, creating a level
of influence that a former health department secretary has linked
to Australia's high medicine prices (25 September 2018).
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In practice and courts
My Health Record Amendment Inquiry
The Government's response to the concerns about privacy with
the My Health Record have included the introduction of amending
legislation - the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening
Privacy) Bill 2018 - to Parliament. In a separate Inquiry, this
time by the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, the
Bill will be examined to determine if it addresses the public
concerns. Submissions on the Bill can be made to the Inquiry. While
a due date for submissions has yet to be set, the Committee is due
to report back by 8 October.
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Terminologies for categorised adverse event
reporting
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum
(IMDRF) is seeking comments on a proposed document
and its annexes. This consultation closes on 12 October 2018.
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In the making of the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and
Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB10) 2018
[2018] QIRC 124
INDUSTRIAL LAW – Application for certification of an
agreement – Requirements for certification – Agreement
certified.
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