Russell Kennedy | Australia | 17 Nov 2023
Voluntary assisted Dying (“VAD”) has been a topic of significant discussion and legislative reform across jurisdictions worldwide. All Australian…
KHQ Lawyers | Australia | 18 Aug 2023
In a significant move for the medical and health industry, the State Revenue Office of Victoria has released a ruling clarifying its position on the…
Russell Kennedy | Australia | 28 Jul 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Victorian Government made a number of orders to protect public health, including mandatory vaccination…
Russell Kennedy | Australia | 8 Jun 2023
The former independent health service, Djerriwarrh Health Services, in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria provided a range of medical services, including…
Russell Kennedy | Australia | 4 May 2023
The Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 has recently been passed by the Victorian Parliament. It permits public health…
Clyde & Co LLP | Australia | 21 Dec 2022
A recent decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal considered the power of the coroner under the Coroners Act 2008 (Vic) to order witnesses to give…
Kalus Kenny Intelex | Australia | 29 Nov 2022
From 30 November 2022, health services in Victoria are under a statutory duty of candour to patients who suffer a serious adverse patient safety…
Russell Kennedy | Australia | 13 Oct 2022
Last month, the Victorian Government passed the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (the new Act) in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s…
Wolters Kluwer Asia-Pacific | Australia | 27 Sep 2022
Following the commencement of the Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Act 2022 (Vic), from 30 November 2022, a Statutory Duty of…
Wolters Kluwer Asia-Pacific | Australia | 27 Sep 2022
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board, which oversees the operation and implementation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic), has…