The commencement of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme on 1 July 2010, with the enactment of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW), means that there is now one National Board setting standards and policies for the regulation of medical practitioners and for each of the nine other health professions that are included in the new legislation. The Medical Board of Australia is supported in this task by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
If you are seeking assistance or information about registration matters, please contact AHPRA: telephone 1300 419 495, website: www.ahpra.gov.au
The Medical Council of NSW (the Council) was established on 1 July 2010 with the abolition of the NSW Medical Board. The Council is responsible for dealing with complaints about the conduct, professional performance and health of doctors. In NSW, complaints continue to be handled in a co-regulatory model with the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) which has an integral role in the investigation and prosecution of disciplinary matters.
