The Work of the Board and Media Releases
Updates on the following matters are available via the links below.
Meetings of the Board
Current Consultations
Past Consultations
Newsletters
Media Releases
Meetings of the National Specialist IMG Committee
News
Read the latest news from the Medical Board.
23 May 2013
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia has appointed an interim committee to deal with the work of the former Queensland Board.
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20 May 2013
Media release
The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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14 May 2013
Information sheet and FAQ for medical practitioners with limited registration (public interest-occasional practice)
The Medical Board has published information and FAQ for medical practitioners with limited registration (public interest - occasional practice).
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02 May 2013
Quarterly registration data released
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 May 2013
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communique.
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26 Apr 2013
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia and AHPRA have issued a statement.
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26 Apr 2013
Media release
The Queensland Board of the Medical Board of Australia has issued a statement.
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19 Apr 2013
Media release
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Qld Board of the MBA have issued a joint statement.
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16 Apr 2013
Media release
AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia will work with Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg to introduce changes to health complaints management in Queensland.
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10 Apr 2013
Victorian submissions published
AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013
Media release
Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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04 Apr 2013
Consultation paper released
The Board has released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the competent authority pathway and specialist pathway for international medical graduates.
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02 Apr 2013
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communique.
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27 Mar 2013
Communiqué from The National Specialist IMG Committee
The National Specialist IMG Committee releases its latest Communique.
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06 Mar 2013
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communique.
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06 Mar 2013
The Medical Board has agreed to fund a health program/s for doctors
The Medical Board of Australia will fund a health program or programs for doctors from the 2013/2014 financial year, from within existing resources.
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25 Feb 2013
Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy
This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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18 Feb 2013
Information sheet on the qualification Doctor of Osteopathy (USA)
The Medical Board releases an information sheet on the qualification Doctor of Osteopathy (USA).
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25 Jan 2013
AHPRA Report Released
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013
Quarterly registration data released
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013
Media Release
Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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News Archives
27 Dec 2012
Communiqué from the National Specialist IMG Committee
The National Specialist IMG Committee releases its latest Communique
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27 Dec 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communique.
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17 Dec 2012
Newsletter from the National Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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26 Nov 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communiqué.
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12 Nov 2012
Making a safer health system for you
AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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08 Nov 2012
Media Release
Medical Board of Australia releases IMG supervision survey results.
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01 Nov 2012
National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report
The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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30 Oct 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communiqué.
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18 Oct 2012
Quarterly registration data released
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012
Media Release
Students of medicine who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for provisional registration as a medical practitioner.
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05 Oct 2012
Time running out for medical renewal
AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia remind practitioners to renew now if they haven't yet and want to continue to practise.
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24 Sep 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communiqué.
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21 Sep 2012
Consultation Paper Released
The Board has released a consultation paper on the review of accreditation arrangements. The consultation closes on 2 November 2012.
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07 Sep 2012
National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy
The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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06 Sep 2012
Media Release
Medical practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 September.
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03 Sep 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communiqué.
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28 Aug 2012
Newsletter from the Medical Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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16 Aug 2012
Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement
National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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08 Aug 2012
Quarterly registration data released
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2012
Communiqué from the Board
The Board releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Jul 2012
National Board membership announced
Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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23 Jul 2012
Media Release
The Medical Board of Australia has launched its 2012 registration renewal campaign today.
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10 Jul 2012
Communiqué from the National Specialist IMG Committee
The National Specialist IMG Committee releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 Jul 2012
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Jun 2012
Media Release
New fees released: The Medical Board of Australia has set its registration fees for 2012 - 2013.
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25 Jun 2012
National Boards consult on international criminal history checks
Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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04 Jun 2012
Board releases financial information
The Medical Board of Australia and AHPRA have today published further detail of the Board’s financial statements for the 2010- 2011 financial year.
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04 Jun 2012
Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work
Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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29 May 2012
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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08 May 2012
Media Release
Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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19 Apr 2012
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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13 Apr 2012
Eligibility for Specialist Registration
The Medical Board of Australia releases a statement about eligibility for specialist registration.
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12 Apr 2012
Communique from the Board
The National Specialist IMG Committee, a Committee of the Medical Board of Australia, releases its first Communiqué.
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30 Mar 2012
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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22 Mar 2012
Consultation on endorsement for acupuncture
The Medical Board consults on a proposed registration standard for endorsement for acupuncture.
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22 Mar 2012
Consultation on draft guidelines on cosmetic medical and surgical procedures
The Medical Board consults on draft supplementary guidelines on cosmetic medical and surgical procedures.
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19 Mar 2012
Increased focus on IMGs
The Medical Board, AHPRA and Australian Medical Council welcome focus on International Medical Graduates.
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15 Mar 2012
Board issues guidance on when to be registered
The Medical Board of Australia releases a statement on who should be registered.
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06 Mar 2012
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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08 Feb 2012
Consultation on External Doctors Health Programs
The Medical Board of Australia has released a consultation paper on the funding of external doctors’ health programs.
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16 Jan 2012
New Guidelines Released
The Medical Board of Australia releases its guidelines on technology-based consultations.
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21 Dec 2011
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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16 Dec 2011
Newsletter from the Medical Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Dec 2011
Specialists Register Update
Updating the Specialists Register: what practitioners have to do and why.
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28 Nov 2011
Consultation on Proposed Registration Standard
The Board has released a second round consultation paper on a proposed registration standard for graduates.
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28 Nov 2011
Communiqué from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its Communiqué for the meeting held on 16 November 2011.
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24 Nov 2011
AHPRA launches online applications for provisional registrants
AHPRA launches online applications for provisional registrants.
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02 Nov 2011
2010-11 Annual Report tabled
AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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02 Nov 2011
Medical Board 2011 Financial Overview
The Medical Board Releases its 2011 Financial Overview
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28 Oct 2011
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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28 Oct 2011
Sexual Boundaries: Guidelines for doctors
The Medical Board of Australia releases guidelines for doctors on sexual boundaries.
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20 Oct 2011
Specialists Medical Register
The Medical Board and AHPRA are updating the Specialists Register
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20 Oct 2011
Provisional to General Registration
Information for medical interns with provisional registration seeking general registration
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12 Oct 2011
Consultation on the Definition of Practice
Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
The Medical Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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23 Sep 2011
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Aug 2011
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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06 Jul 2011
AHPRA launches new online service
AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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04 Jul 2011
Board announces 2012 registration fees
The Medical Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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27 Jun 2011
Communique from the Board
The Medical Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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15 Jun 2011
New registration standard for specialist registration
A new registration standard for specialist registration is now effective.
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18 May 2011
Most QLD medical practitioners due to renew registration
Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
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16 May 2011
Online applications smooth path from study to work
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29 Apr 2011
New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners
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18 Apr 2011
Snapshot of National Registers
Statement from AHPRA
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04 Apr 2011
Medical Board consults on two core guidelines
Statement from the Medical Board of Australia
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30 Mar 2011
Communique from the Board 23 March 2011
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25 Feb 2011
Medical Board presents to Parliamentary Inquiry
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20 Jan 2011
New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal
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18 Jan 2011
Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number
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