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Author: Max McGregor


QCAT finds nurse guilty of professional misconduct after criminal convictions

QCAT finds nurse guilty of professional misconduct after criminal convictions

This 2024 decision from the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) reminds health practitioners of the need to maintain standards of conduct even when outside of the workplace.

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Chiropractor guilty of professional misconduct following consensual relationship with client

Chiropractor guilty of professional misconduct following consensual relationship with client

A 2024 Queensland tribunal decision reinforces the strict professional boundaries required of health practitioners. In this case review, a chiropractor was found guilty of professional misconduct after engaging in a consensual sexual relationship with a long-term client.

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Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?

If you are a worker, you may have questions about the nature and extent of your employer’s obligation to provide PPE, including who it applies to, how it might apply in different employment arrangements, and the consequences of non-compliance.

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Bail eligibility in NSW: the unacceptable risk test, bail conditions and bail refusals

Bail eligibility in NSW: the unacceptable risk test, bail conditions and bail refusals

Being arrested and charged with a criminal offence creates a lot of stress and uncertainty. If you are in this position in NSW, you will no doubt have many questions, which might include: “Will I get bail?”, “Will there be conditions imposed on my bail?” and/or “What can I do if bail is refused?”

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