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AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms: Understanding Your Privacy Obligations
Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime operates under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (the…
The OAIC is auditing privacy policies – is your community pharmacy compliant?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced a targeted privacy policy audit program, examining whether businesses’ privacy…
Is it time for a new era? The rising cost of psychological injury and nervous shock claims
Psychological injury and third party nervous shock claims are increasingly featuring in medical negligence and personal injury matters and Meridian…
New enforcement powers under the Privacy Act
In this article, originally published in the November/December 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Special Counsel Hayley Bowman, Principal…
Forever Chemicals and Australian Consumer Product Liability – What’s next?
PFAS (Per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), nicknamed ‘forever chemicals’ are comprised of more than 14000 synthetic chemicals. Usage extends from non-stick…
From Advice to Authority: Hormonal Contraceptive Scripts Unlocked
Background Pharmacists in Queensland are leading the way in accessible reproductive healthcare. Since the rollout of the Queensland Community Pharmacy…
Changing the face of the cosmetic industry: new guidelines regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Key takeaways: New guidelines are coming into effect on 2 September 2025 that will apply to registered health practitioners (other…
Clinical Note-Taking and the Boundaries of Negligence
Busa v South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Trading as Sydney Eye Hospital [2025] NSWSC 130 Key takeaways Failure to…
When can generative AI be used in healthcare?
Australian healthcare practitioners are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (‘Gen AI’) programs to assist them to manage their administrative and…
AHPRA issues guidance on using Artificial Intelligence
Key takeaways Health practitioners should regularly review the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website to check whether any Artificial Intelligence (AI)…