The landscape of pharmacy in New South Wales is about to undergo significant reform. In addition to expanding the scope…
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Aug 18, 2026
INSIGHT: Ahpra’s new Criminal History Registration Standard: What it means for health practitioners
Introduction Ahpra’s new Criminal History Registration Standard came into effect on 15 July 2026 (2026 Standard), together with the accompanying…
Aug 11, 2026
INSIGHT: Five stock-related issues to consider when buying or selling a pharmacy
In this article, originally published in the July/August 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines five…
Jul 14, 2026
INSIGHT: WA Tribunal refuses to consent to the sterilisation of an intellectually disabled 23-year old male on the basis that fathering a child is not a present and actual risk
This article was first published in the Australian Health Law Bulletin, June 2026. Copyright © 2026 LexisNexis. All rights reserved….
Jun 9, 2026
INSIGHT: Selling a pharmacy: Warranties in sale contracts
In this article, originally published in the May/June 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell explains how…
May 13, 2026
INSIGHT: Structuring pharmacy partnerships for long-term success
In this article, originally published in the March/April 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell gives a…
Apr 1, 2026
INSIGHT: Set-off clauses: Are they still worth the paper they’re written on?
In this article, the full version of which was originally published in the January/February 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian…
Mar 6, 2026
INSIGHT: 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…
Mar 3, 2026
INSIGHT: 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…
Dec 16, 2025
INSIGHT: 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…
Nov 4, 2025
INSIGHT: Navigating the rules: Setting up a PBS pharmacy in a large medical centre
In this article, originally published in the September/October 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines the…