Criminal offences and registration rules for health practitioner misconduct and whistleblowing
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Timothy Nicholls (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
It is a criminal offence to threaten or punish someone for reporting a health practitioner in good faith.
Individuals face fines up to $60,000 for this offence.
Bodies corporate face fines up to $120,000 for this offence.
Employers and health providers cannot use non-disclosure agreements to stop people from reporting practitioners.
Any agreement that limits reporting is void.
Health providers face fines for using non-disclosure agreements that do not explicitly allow reporting to regulators.
National Boards must permanently publish details of practitioners who committed sexual misconduct.
Disqualified practitioners must get a reinstatement order from a tribunal before applying for re-registration.
Tribunals must check if a person is fit and safe to practise before granting a reinstatement order.