Compliance insights

Practical guides for Australian healthcare practices

RACGP accreditation, Privacy Act compliance, NDB obligations, and IT security. Written for practice managers and healthcare professionals who need real answers, not legal jargon.

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The NDIS Amendment Bill 2025: Criminal Penalties, SIL Registration, and What Providers Must Do Before 1 July 2026

The NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 passed Parliament on 31 March 2026. Criminal penalties, mandatory SIL registration, and expanded banning powers are now law. Here's what changes and what to do next.

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Ransomware Payment Reporting for Healthcare Practices: Your 72-Hour Cyber Security Act 2024 Deadline

The Cyber Security Act 2024 requires Australian healthcare practices with $3M+ turnover to report ransomware payments within 72 hours. Here's what the obligation covers and how it differs from the NDB scheme.

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AI Privacy Compliance for Australian Healthcare Practices: What the OAIC Says You Must Do

Healthcare practices are adopting AI scribes, diagnostic tools, and chatbots faster than compliance policies can keep up. Here's what the Privacy Act actually requires when your practice uses AI that touches patient information.

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Healthcare Practice Manager Compliance 2026: Payday Super, Fair Work Changes, and What Your Practice Must Do Now

Payday super takes effect 1 July 2026, the Health Professionals Award has been substantially repriced, and wage theft is now a criminal offence. Here's what every healthcare practice employer needs to get right.

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Cybersecurity Compliance Checklist for Australian GP Practices: RACGP CISS and the Essential Eight

Most GP practices sit at the lowest cybersecurity maturity level. Here's the practical checklist covering RACGP CISS, the Essential Eight, and regulatory obligations your practice must meet.

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Telehealth Billing in 2026: The New MBS Items, the Audit Risk, and What MyMedicare Changed

23 new MBS telehealth items, MyMedicare exemptions, and $1.7 million in PSR repayments. Here's what Australian GPs and allied health providers must get right with telehealth billing in 2026.

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The Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP): What Your Practice Must Track to Stay Compliant

BBPIP compliance demands every eligible service be bulk billed for every eligible patient. Here's what your practice needs to track each quarter to qualify and avoid clawback.

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MyMedicare Compliance Obligations: What Every Registered Practice Must Know in 2026

MyMedicare registration unlocks chronic condition items, telehealth access, and BBPIP eligibility, but only if your practice meets the accreditation, enrolment, and record-keeping obligations.

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Healthcare Data Breaches in Australia: What Your Practice Is Legally Required to Do in 2026

Healthcare tops Australia's breach list every year. Learn your NDB scheme, My Health Record and Cyber Security Act obligations — and the $5.8M penalty that changed everything.

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Medicare Compliance Audits in 2026: Understanding the 80/20 Rule and How to Protect Your Practice

Learn how the Medicare 80/20 rule works, what triggers a Professional Services Review, and practical steps to keep your Australian GP practice compliant in 2026.

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My Health Record Sharing by Default: What Australian Medical Practices Must Do Before July 2026

My Health Record sharing by default starts July 2026 with penalties up to $82,500. Here is what Australian medical practices need to know about mandatory uploads, exceptions, and compliance.

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Australia's New Privacy Tort: What Healthcare Practices Need to Know in 2025

Australia's new privacy tort lets patients sue your clinic directly for serious breaches. Here is what changed in June 2025 and what your practice needs to do now.

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NDIS Billing for Allied Health: What You Can (and Can't) Charge for in 2025-26

Confused about NDIS non-face-to-face billing rules for allied health in 2025-26? Learn what OTs, physios, speech pathologists and psychologists can legally claim, and what gets providers in trouble.

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How to Prepare for Your NDIS Audit in 2026: The Complete Provider Checklist

Preparing for an NDIS audit in 2026? This complete checklist covers verification vs certification audits, common non-conformities, costs, and what to do if you fail. A step-by-step guide for Australian providers.

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NDIS Fraud Crackdown 2026: What Compliant Providers Need to Know Right Now

With 635 active investigations and $86M in blocked claims, the NDIS fraud crackdown is intensifying. Here is what compliant Australian providers should do now.

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NDIS Provider Registration and Compliance: What Australian Healthcare Practices Need to Know

A practical guide to NDIS registration, audit types, and ongoing compliance for Australian healthcare providers — including GP practices, allied health, and dental clinics.

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RACGP 6th Edition Standards: What Australian GP Practices Need to Know

The RACGP 6th Edition arrives in 2026 with new mandatory requirements. Here is what Australian GP practices need to know before the transition window closes.

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7 Common RACGP Accreditation Failures in Australian GP Clinics (And How to Fix Them)

Based on data from over 3,000 Australian GP practices, these are the accreditation gaps that most often catch clinics out. Plus, practical fixes for each one.

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Getting Started with RACGP Accreditation: What Practice Managers Need to Know

A practical overview of RACGP 5th Edition accreditation for practice managers — what to expect, where to start, and how to organise your IT evidence.

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