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TGA Intensifies Regulatory Oversight: Industry Implications For 2026-2027

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has reset its compliance agenda for the next two years, and the message is clear: expect sharper, faster and more digitally focused regulation.

Australia Healthcare

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Barry Nilsson

Valid Consent In The Context Of Childbirth And Birth Plans

The plaintiff sought damages following her experience at Bendigo hospital where she gave birth. Despite her clear intentions not to undergo any vaginal examinations as outlined in her birth plan, she claimed she had been coerced into giving consent.

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Managing Risk In IVF: Lessons From The Monash IVF Settlements

Monash IVF's recent settlements arising from serious embryo transfer errors highlight the increasing operational, governance and risk challenges facing IVF providers as patient...

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Publication Of Sexual Misconduct Findings On The AHPRA National Register: What Practitioners Need To Know

From April 2026, information about findings of sexual misconduct involving medical practitioners and other health professionals regulated by AHPRA and the National Boards will be made publicly available on the National Register across all states and territories.

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Strengthening Regional Healthcare Through Permanent Workforce Retention

Australia Healthcare

RM

Roam Migration Law

TGA's 2026-27 compliance principles and focus areas: How businesses can reduce compliance risk

Australia Healthcare

HR

Holding Redlich

Psychiatrist of Bondi attacker referred to Health Ombudsman after poor management failed to prevent tragedy

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

QCAT reinforces zero tolerance for dishonesty to regulators: key lessons from two recent judgments and the emerging risk of AI-enabled forgery

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

Australia Healthcare

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Stacks Law Firm

AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accountability

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Natural Justice And Professional Services Reviews

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Mandatory Registration Changes For Supported Independent Living And NDIS Platform Providers

Australia Healthcare

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LegalVision

Transforming Healthcare – AI scribes: medicolegal issues and potential impact on claims

Australia Healthcare

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Kennedys

Medicare Servicing: Why You Need To Bill Correctly

Australia Healthcare

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Kennedys

Leveraging DAMAs For Flexible Workforce Planning

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australia: Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 5 - The Cost Of Reputation (Podcast)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Bans Entry For Iranian Visitor Visa Holders For Six Months

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Who, What, Where, With William Head (Video)

Australia Law Performance

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Cooper Grace Ward

Changes To Visa Income Thresholds From 1 July 2026

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Food and Drugs Law

How To Defend Drug Charges In Qld

Drug possession is dealt with under section 9 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld). It involves having a dangerous drug in your custody or control.

Australia Criminal

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Ashworth Lawyers

What Happens If Police Find Drugs At Your House Or Car In Qld?

If police find drugs at a place you occupy, including a house, unit, share accommodation, or vehicle, Qld law can treat you as being in possession of those drugs even if they were not physically on you.

Australia Cannabis

AL

Ashworth Lawyers

TGA's 2026-27 compliance principles and focus areas: How businesses can reduce compliance risk

The TGA's new approach is designed to provide overarching guidance to help shape compliance across the sector.

Australia Healthcare

HR

Holding Redlich

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

Australia Healthcare

S

Stacks Law Firm

MAC Disputes, The Takeovers Panel And FIRB – Reflections On Mayne Pharma's Battle With Cosette

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Some Symptoms Treated but No Cure – Questions Left Unanswered by Blooms v Pharmacy Council of NSW

Australia Healthcare

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Piercing The Limits | Patenting In The Age Of Needle-free Vaccines

Australia Healthcare

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Spruson & Ferguson

Selling Tobacco In Victoria? Here's What You Need To Know About Recent Changes To The Law

Australia Healthcare

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Pharmacy Board of Australia releases guidelines to manage escalating medicinal cannabis prescriptions

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

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Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

TGA Intensifies Regulatory Oversight: Industry Implications For 2026-2027

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has reset its compliance agenda for the next two years, and the message is clear: expect sharper, faster and more digitally focused regulation.

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Managing Risk In IVF: Lessons From The Monash IVF Settlements

Monash IVF's recent settlements arising from serious embryo transfer errors highlight the increasing operational, governance and risk challenges facing IVF providers as patient...

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

IP Australia Releases Consultation Paper On IP Reforms

IP Australia (IPA) has released a consultation paper (Paper) proposing several possible reforms to intellectual property legislation, with the objective to "streamline and simplify" regulation of registered IP...

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

High-stakes reform: IVF, surrogacy and organ donation under sharper regulatory focus

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Advancement in assisted reproductive technology: Mitochondrial donation

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Review Of Eligibility And Access Criteria Under The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Regime

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

MAC Disputes, The Takeovers Panel And FIRB – Reflections On Mayne Pharma's Battle With Cosette

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ART In Focus: Choosing Life – Embryo Selection, Ethics And The Law

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Piercing The Limits | Patenting In The Age Of Needle-free Vaccines

Australia Healthcare

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

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Healthcare

Valid Consent In The Context Of Childbirth And Birth Plans

The plaintiff sought damages following her experience at Bendigo hospital where she gave birth. Despite her clear intentions not to undergo any vaginal examinations as outlined in her birth plan, she claimed she had been coerced into giving consent.

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Managing Risk In IVF: Lessons From The Monash IVF Settlements

Monash IVF's recent settlements arising from serious embryo transfer errors highlight the increasing operational, governance and risk challenges facing IVF providers as patient...

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Publication Of Sexual Misconduct Findings On The AHPRA National Register: What Practitioners Need To Know

From April 2026, information about findings of sexual misconduct involving medical practitioners and other health professionals regulated by AHPRA and the National Boards will be made publicly available on the National Register across all states and territories.

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

Strengthening Regional Healthcare Through Permanent Workforce Retention

Australia Healthcare

RM

Roam Migration Law

TGA's 2026-27 compliance principles and focus areas: How businesses can reduce compliance risk

Australia Healthcare

HR

Holding Redlich

Psychiatrist of Bondi attacker referred to Health Ombudsman after poor management failed to prevent tragedy

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

QCAT reinforces zero tolerance for dishonesty to regulators: key lessons from two recent judgments and the emerging risk of AI-enabled forgery

Australia Healthcare

K

Kennedys

Law tightens on Botox, no-one looks surprised

Australia Healthcare

S

Stacks Law Firm

AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accountability

Australia Healthcare

BN

Barry Nilsson

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Latest Videos

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Investment Trends In The Agricultural Industry (Video)

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FTI Consulting

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