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Veterinary practice in WA: significant changes to the regulatory framework

Key takeaways On 18 June 2022, the Veterinary Practice Act 2021 (Act) commenced and the newly appointed members of the Veterinary Practice Board (Board) started their term of office. The Act provides for the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine in Western Australia and seeks to facilitate the regulation of the practice of veterinary […]

Medical Board of Australia and Tan [2022] WASAT 57

Key takeaways A health professional will not have breached their duty of care or acted below a requisite standard if they acted in a manner that, at the time the service was provided, was widely accepted by peer professional opinion as competent professional practice. Courts and Tribunals will always be guided by expert opinion on […]

Veterinary practice in WA: Proposed amendments to the current regulatory framework

The Veterinary Practice Bill 2021 (WA) (Bill) had its third reading in the legislative council on 2 September 2021. The Bill will repeal the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960 (Current Act) and the Veterinary Surgeons Regulations 1979 (Current Regulations). The Bill introduces new regulations that align with the proposed regulatory framework. However, the regulations are not […]