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). More...

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). More...

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. More...

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. More...

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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