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23 June 2025 - The Scope of Practice Review was an independent review led by Professor Mark Cormack. It examined the barriers and opportunities health practitioners face working to their full scope of practice in primary care.

17 June 2025 - We are accountable for payments made under Medicare programs. We support health practitioners to comply with Medicare requirements, with a focus on prevention and education. We review and audit health practitioners’ claims to make sure they are legitimate.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of rubella, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.

6 May 2025 - We are monitoring the mpox situation in Australia. We will update this page with the latest medical advice and official reports.

16 March 2025 - State and territory governments established the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) for health practitioners in 2010 by introducing consistent legislation in all jurisdictions. While NRAS is not an Australian Government scheme, it affects the health workforce across the country.

19 June 2025 - Health professionals should be alert to the possibility of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in unwell travellers returning from the Middle East and obtain a full travel and exposure history.

18 June 2025 - Find out more about the changes to tobacco products in 2025.

9 July 2025 - We conduct a range of engagements, research, consultations and other activities to inform the reforms to in-home aged care.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news related to medicines.