2019
December
November
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Aged Care in Regional and Remote Areas
- Submission to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) consultation on draft guidelines for registered nurses and midwives and nursing and midwifery students in relation to blood-borne viruses
- Response template to the AHPRA public consultation on the revised Guidelines for mandatory notifications
- Submission to the AHPRA consultation on the Guidelines for advertising regulated health services
October
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Diversity in aged care
- Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department Religious Discrimination Bill – Exposure Draft
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Aged Care Workforce
- Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department - Improving protections of employees' wages and entitlements: Strengthening penalties for non-compliance
- Submission to the Department of Health Consultation on Serious Incident Response Scheme for Commonwealth Funded Residential Aged Care: Finer Details of Operation
September
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Younger people in residential aged care
- Response to the Department of Health discussion paper on the Impact analysis of alternative arrangements for allocating residential aged care place
- Response to the discussion paper for the Department of Health evaluation of the Aged Care System Navigator measure
- Letter to Environment Minister re: proposed variation to the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure standards for ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide
August
- Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee on the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2019
- Submission to the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) – Recommendations of the 2018 Review of the model WHS laws
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Regulation of quality and safety in aged care and how aspects of the current system operate, different approaches to regulation (including in other sectors) and how regulation and oversight of quality and safety in aged care can be improved
- Submission to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (Second Edition) Aged Care Module
July
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Aspects of Care in Residential, Home, and Flexible Aged Care Programs, Rural and Regional Issues for Service of Delivery of Aged Care, and Quality of Life for People Receiving Aged Care
- Submission to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) review of the Midwife Accreditation Standards – consultation paper 1
- Submission to the Educating the Nurse of the Future – Independent Review of Nursing Education
- Response to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality Health Care consultation on Australia’s national response to the Third World Health Organisation Global Patient Safety Challenge – Medication without harm
June
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Person-Centred Care, Advanced Care Planning and Palliative Care Services
- Response to the Primary Care Reference Groups Consultation – Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce Report from the Nurse Practitioner Reference Group and Report from the Participating Midwife Reference Group
- Submission to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) consultation on the proposed Decision-making framework for nurses and midwives (DMF)
May
- Submission on the Proposal for a new Residential Aged Care Funding Model
- Response to AHPRA Public consultation on the definition of ‘cultural safety’
- Submssion to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Residential Dementia Care
April
- Submission to the Productivity Commission consultation on The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health
- Submission to the ANMAC consultation on the Registered Nurse Prescribing Accreditation Standards
- Submission to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) consultation on the proposed change to definitions relating to advanced practice
March
- Response to Australia’s Health Workforce: Strengthening the Education Foundation
- Submission to the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
- Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Aged Care in the Home
February
- Submission to the ANMAC review of Re-entry to the register Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards
- Submission to the ANMAC review of the Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards consultation paper 3
- Response to the Australian Government Department of Health consultation on the Discussion Paper: Streamlined Consumer Assessment for Aged Care
- Pre-Budget Submission 2019-20
January
2018
December
November
October
- Submission to the COAG Health Council consultation on the Regulation of Australia’s health professions: keeping the National Law up to date and fit for purpose
- Submission to the Australian Government Department of Health consultation paper on The draft Charter of Aged Care Rights
- Submission to the Inquiry into the Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2018
September
- Submission to the consultation process of the Standing Committee on Community Affairs Legislation Committee: Inquiry into the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018 and related Bill
- Submission to NMBA Public consultation paper - Proposed registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines for registered nurses prescribing in partnership
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee My Health Record system inquiry and the related My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 inquiry
July
June
- Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the financial and tax practices of for-profit aged care companies
- Response to the Senate appointed Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education to inquire and report on the future of stillbirth research and education in Australia
- Response to the consultation by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care on National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Guide for Governing Bodies
- Submission to Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council Consultation on a National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services
- Submission to Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Aged Care Standards Guidance Material
May
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry: Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia
- Submission to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency consultation paper: Review of accreditation arrangements - assignment of accreditation functions
- Response to the Migrant and Refugee Women’s Health Partnership consultation draft on Competency Standards Framework, Culturally responsive clinical practice: Working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds
April
March
February
- Submission to the Paramedicine Board of Australia (PBA) public consultation on registration standards for paramedics
- Submission to the Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia
January
- Pre-Budget Submission 2018-19
- Submission to the Australian Government Department of Health Consultation Paper on Specialist Dementia Care Units
2017
December
- Submission to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) discussion paper on Registered nurse and midwife prescribing
- Submission to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) consultation on Patient safety and quality improvement in primary care
October
- Submission to Discussion Paper Review of Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards – Consultation paper 1
- Submission to Discussion Paper Mandatory reporting under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
- Submission to Independent review of accreditation systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions
- Submission to the independent Review into Greenfield Agreements (the Review)
September
- Submission to the Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and accreditation framework for protecting residents from abuse and poor practices, and ensuring proper clinical and medical care standards are maintained and practised
- Submission to Public Consultation on Options to reduce pressure on private health insurance premiums by addressing the growth of private patients in public hospitals
- Submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017
- Submission to the Inquiry into the Medicare Levy Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 and 10 related bills [provisions]
August
- Submission to the Public Consultation by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia on the NMBA Midwife standards for practice
- Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Value and Affordability of Private Health Insurance
July
May
- Submission to the Australian Government Review of climate change policies: Discussion paper March 2017
- Submission to Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions
- Submission to the Fair Work Commission on penalty rates terminology in the Nurses Award 2010 (in respect to the Statement and Directions contained in the decision of the FWC of 18 April 2017, [2017] FWCFB 1933)
April
March
- Submission to the public consultation on the revised Code of conduct for nurses and revised Code of conduct for midwives
- Submission to the Inquiry into Gender segregation in the workplace and its impact on women’s economic equality
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus Savings and Child Care Reform) Bill 2017
February
- Submission to the consultation process on the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Amendment Law 2017
- Response to the Australian Law Reform Commission: Elder Abuse Discussion Paper
- Submission to the ANMAC review of the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards
- Response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into the complaints mechanism administered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
- Submission to Productivity Commission Inquiry: Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services, Stage 2: Human Services Reform
- Submission to the national consultation on the National Digital Health Strategy
January
2016
December
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fairer Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2016
- Submission to the consultation for the Aged Care Legislated Review
October
- Submission to the Committee inquiry into the Medical complaints process in Australia
- Response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Paris Agreement
- Submission to the independent review on the use of chaperones to protect patients
September
- Submission to the Department of Health and the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia consultation on the Australian National Guidelines for the Management of Health Care Workers known to be infected with Blood-Borne Viruses
- Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2014
- Submission into the Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016
August
July
June
- Submission to the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) on Consultation for the development of the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and related Priorities
- Letter to Department of Health on Increasing Choice in Home Care- Stage 1. Proposed changes to Aged Care Principles and Determinations
March
January
- Submission to consultation by the Australia Government Department of Health on the draft National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals
- The Mckell Institute Report - The Importance of Penalty Rates in our Health Workforce
2015
December
November
- Submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee - Inquiry into the Feasibility of, and Options for, Creating a National Long Service Standard, and the Portability of Long Service and Other Entitlements
- Submission to Private Health Insurance Consultations 2015-2016
- Submission to Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce Public Consultation Paper
- Submission to the Australian College of Midwives consultation on the Scope of Practice for Midwives in Australia
- Submission to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council for the Review of the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards – First Consultation Paper
- Inquiry into Economic Security for Women in Retirement | Submission | Supplementary
October
- Submission to the Australian College of Midwives Midwifery Practice Scheme 2nd consultation
- ANMF comments on the Australian Government's Skilled Occupation List 2016-17
September
- Submission to the Primary Health Care Advisory Group discussion paper: Better Outcomes for People with Chronic and Complex Health Conditions through Primary Health Care
- Response to the Health Workforce Scholarship Programme
- Submission to the ANMAC review of the Re-entry to the Register Midwife Accreditation Standards 2nd consultation
- The ANMF makes an application to the Fair Work Commission to change its eligibility rules
August
July
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fairer Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2015
- Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee on the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement
- Electronic Health Records and Healthcare Identifiers: Legislation Discussion Paper
May
- Submission to the ANMAC review of the Re-entry to the Register Midwife Accreditation Standards
- Response to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care consultation of the National guidelines for on-screen display of clinical medicines information
April
March
- Submission to the Productivity Commission Review of the Workplace Relations Framework
- Response to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry on Wind Turbines
February
- Submission to the Australian National University on Supporting Primary Health Care Research – future directions Discussion Paper developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI)
- Response to the Senate Inquiry into the principles of the Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014, and related matters
January
- Submission to the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association for Consultation Paper 1: An education and career framework for nurses in general practice
- Submission to Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Bargaining Processes) Bill 2014
2014
November
- Letter to Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on Consultation Paper 2: Review of Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Standards
- Submission to the consultation on the Australian National guidelines for the management of health care workers known to be infected with blood-borne viruses
October
- Submission to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s public consultation: draft enrolled nurse standards for practice
- Submission to consultation by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia on: Guidelines for the regulatory management of registered health practitioners and students infected with blood-borne viruses
- Submission to: Review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions
September
- Review of the role of national and international regulators in relation to referral, treatment and rehabilitation programs for health professional with a health impairment‐ Discussion Guide
- Submission to Inquiry into the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014
- Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Health
- Submission to the Senate Select Committee into the Abbott Government’s Budget Cuts
July
May
- Response to the Commission’s consultation on the draft Clinical Care Standard for Stroke
- Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs inquiry into Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare
April
March
February
- Submission to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council for Consultation Paper 1: Accreditation Standards required for Eligible Midwife Programs - Letter | Submission
January
- Response to Australian College of Midwives Draft Position Statement on Bed-sharing and Co-Sleeping Consultation Paper: 20th December 2013
- Response to ANMC Accreditation Standards for Re-entry to the Register – Registered Nurse 2013 Final consultation
- Submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee Inquiry into the Provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2013
2013
November