As a healthcare practitioner, you dedicate yourself to providing optimum care and services to the community. While the challenge of helping others can bring great career satisfaction, the healthcare system is complex and under enormous pressure. Staying up to date and navigating regulations is essential to safeguard your professional standing and career. Issues in the workplace are inevitable and when they impact you, we’re here to help.
How We Can Help You
QNMU Law represents healthcare professionals, including nurses and midwives, across Queensland. As an industry leader in health and professional regulatory law, we understand the unique legal challenges that health practitioners face in their professions.
Workplace issues have a significant impact on our clients’ wellbeing, and our goal is to help you through this difficult time with expert legal advice, representation, and support. Whether you are navigating a complaint, investigation, registration issue, or required to give evidence in a coronial matter, our experienced team will ensure your interests are protected.
We can:
- Represent you if you are facing a complaint or responding to a notification or investigation by a regulatory body such as the:
- Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO)
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC)
- Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)
- Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
- Represent you if you are required to respond to concerns raised by other entities including:
- Blue Card Services
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Monitored Medicines and Compliance Unit (MMCU)
- Prepare submissions to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and many other regulators
- Represent you in performance and conduct hearings
- Assist with registration appeals and reviews at QCAT
- Provide advice on professional ethics and legal obligations
- Develop strategies to mitigate regulatory risks
- Represent you throughout coronial inquests, investigations and hearings
- Assist with self-reporting to regulatory bodies
Navigating AHPRA and the NMBA
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the national agency responsible for registering and regulating health practitioners across Australia. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) sets the standards, codes, and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery professions.
Regulatory matters can be stressful, complex, and drawn out. With an intricate understanding of AHPRA and NMBA regulations and processes, we are well-equipped to assist with registration matters, notifications, and investigations.
Proactive legal advice can help you understand your obligations and minimise potential risks. We can advise you on professional standards, ethical conduct, and obligations under relevant codes and guidelines.
If you are facing a regulatory challenge or simply want to ensure you are compliant with the relevant laws and guidelines, contact the experienced team at QNMU Law for a confidential discussion.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) plays an important role in reviewing certain decisions made by AHPRA and the National Boards. If you disagree with a decision made by AHPRA or the NMBA regarding your registration or a disciplinary matter, you may have the right to seek a review by QCAT.
We have extensive experience representing health practitioners before QCAT. Our team can:
- Assess the merits of a potential QCAT review
- Prepare and lodge your application for review
- Gather and present compelling evidence to support your case
- Provide skilled advocacy during QCAT hearings
QNMU Law is committed to providing proactive and effective legal solutions for health practitioners in Queensland. Our goal is to deliver clear, practical advice and strong representation to protect your professional reputation and career.
For help, call 07 3392 0551 or email [email protected].