Legislation & Publications

Legislation

AHPRA was formed by an Act of Parliament and is bound by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (2009) (The National Law) as in force in each State and Territory and its Regulations.

Panel Decisions

A table of panel hearing decisions since July 2010. Summaries have been provided where there is educational and clinical value.

Court and Tribunal Decisions

Summaries of selected Tribunal cases relevant to health practitioner regulation. A full library of published hearing decisions from adjudication bodies (other than Panels) relating to complaints and notifications made about health practitioners or students are available on the Austlii website.

Legal Practice Notes

AHPRA has developed Legal Practice Notes to support the consistent interpretation of the National Law. They relate to a range of operational issues and are intended to advise panels, National Boards and AHPRA staff. 

Ministerial Directives and Communiques

Directives and Communiqués from the Ministers are published on this page.

Memoranda of Understanding

AHPRA has established formal Memoranda of Understanding with partner organisations. Agreements that AHPRA has with other bodies are published on this page.

AHPRA Publications

AHPRA publications are listed on this page.

AHPRA FAQ and Fact Sheets

Fact sheets provide information about National Board requirements for all practitioners registered in the national scheme. Further information is also available on the websites of the National Boards.