In the media
AMA: Guaranteeing Security of the My Health Record
Dr Bartone said there had been a groundswell of concern
from AMA members, the broader medical profession, and the public
about the 2012 legislation framing the My Health Record,
particularly Section 70, which deals with the disclosure of health
information for law enforcement purposes (25 July 2018).
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Fraud squad to target organised crime gangs trying to
rip off NDIS
The Federal Government is setting up a fraud squad to
target organised crime gangs who try to steal from the NDIS (24
July 2018).
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Civil and workplace surveillance laws to be
examined
The Queensland Law Reform Commission
(QLRC) will examine the need to strengthen
legislation around the use of surveillance devices and technologies
in both the civil and workplace environments, Attorney-General and
Minister for Justice Yvette D'Ath has announced (26 July 2018).
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Queensland needs to cut pharmacy red tape
The current legislation governing pharmacy ownership in
Queensland is more effective in protecting the commercial interests
of pharmacy owners than in serving the public interest.
Improvements should be made to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality
care is available to all consumers (24 July 2018).
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Palaszczuk Government to crack down on claim
farming
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to
crack down on 'claim farming' on Queensland's
compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme (24
July 2018).
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GPs call on parliament to not put patient's health
at risk
Queensland GPs have called on the State Parliament to
protect the unique relationship between GPs and their patients,
following calls by the Pharmacy Guild to allow prescriptions to be
written and filled within a pharmacy setting (23 July 2018).
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