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From Advice to Authority: Hormonal Contraceptive Scripts Unlocked

Background Pharmacists in Queensland are leading the way in accessible reproductive healthcare. Since the rollout of the Queensland Community Pharmacy…

Changing the face of the cosmetic industry: new guidelines regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Key takeaways: New guidelines are coming into effect on 2 September 2025 that will apply to registered health practitioners (other…

Clinical Note-Taking and the Boundaries of Negligence

Busa v South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Trading as Sydney Eye Hospital [2025] NSWSC 130 Key takeaways Failure to…

When can generative AI be used in healthcare?

Australian healthcare practitioners are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (‘Gen AI’) programs to assist them to manage their administrative and…

AHPRA issues guidance on using Artificial Intelligence

Key takeaways Health practitioners should regularly review the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website to check whether any Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

Supreme Court decides skin lacerations are Non-Threshold Injuries under MAIA

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v The Estate of the Late Summer Abawi [2024] NSWSC 1245 Supreme Court of New South…

Non-prescription vapes to roll out in pharmacies for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence management

Key takeaways From 1 October 2024, patients over the age of 18 will be able to access therapeutic vapes with…

Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacists and body corporates – the pros and cons from a tax and legal point of view

Pharmacists’ body corporates have grown in popularity since restrictions around their uses were removed many years ago. In this article,…

What can a recent case tell us about proceedings and the “Policy Defence” in the ACT?

Hartfield v Calvary Healthcare ACT Ltd (No 3) [2024] ACTSC 137 Key takeaways Evidence that is provided ‘late in the…

Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacy law and tax structures – 4 essential strategies to protect your pharmacy business

One of the centrepieces of structuring a business is designing efficient tax structures tailored to its unique circumstances. In the…

Can biomechanical reports and questionable credit influence court decisions?

Marhaba v Chen [2024] ACTSC 241 Key takeaways Using expert evidence from a biomechanical engineer, coupled with alleging that a…

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