Criminal Offence for Inciting Health Practitioners to Engage in Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023

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2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

It is a criminal offence for a person to direct or incite a registered health practitioner to engage in unsatisfactory professional conduct; individuals face fines up to $60,000 and companies up to $120,000.
Inspectors can search rooms, cupboards, and containers if they suspect tobacco products or e-cigarettes are stored there; they can order the person in control of the premises to provide access.
Information about a deceased organ or tissue donor can be disclosed if the next of kin consents.
Health services organisations must appoint a review team to investigate serious adverse events if the organisation or Health Secretary determines a review is necessary.
The Health Secretary can order that seized poisons or therapeutic goods be forfeited to the State under specific conditions; this includes cases where the owner cannot be found or the goods pose a safety risk.

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