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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

2012

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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2011

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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26 May 2011

Newsletter from the Medical Board

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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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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

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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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