Recent advocacy highlights
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Health Practitioner Regulation National Law- Amendment Bill
RACS recently responded to an Australian Government draft consultation on the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law- Amendment Bill.
Mid-term review of the National Health Reform Agreement Addendum 2020-2025
RACS has provided a submission to the mid-term review of the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) Addendum 2020-2025 to outline recommendations to improve collaboration between health systems and provide maximum benefits to all.
Read RACS submission (PDF 472.67KB)
MBS Review Taskforce Final Report Roundtable
RACS broadly supports the recommendations provided by the MBS Review Taskforce, but we have also provided comment in more depth on some areas of specific interest or concern.
Relevant Professional Body Declaration Consultation
RACS received a simple request for RACS to remain as a “relevant professional body” as declared by the Minister for Health by way of a legislative instrument.
Mandated Autonomous Emergency Braking in the ACT
RACS recently wrote to the ACT Chief Coroner highlighting that mandated autonomous emergency braking (AEB) potentially prevents the tragedy of road deaths across the ACT
Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
RACS Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee (AoNZNC) recently submitted on the New Zealand Ministry of Health’s Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.