RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Victorian Minister for Health recommend to the Australian Health
Workforce Ministerial Council that the three-year review of the National Scheme
include a thorough examination of AHPRA’s response to the 2011 Senate
Committee’s recommendations and stakeholder input into any implementation
concerns that remain outstanding.
That Victoria remain committed to the registration and accreditation components of
the National Scheme and that the Victorian Government remain a signatory to the
Intergovernmental Agreement.
That the Victorian Minister for Health advise the Australian Health Workforce
Ministerial Council that there remain a number of issues concerning the
performance of AHPRA that must be addressed including:
• time delays with health complaints processes;
• inadequate communication and responsiveness;
• lack of transparency and accountability;
• inconsistent decision making; and
• need for greater cost efficiencies.
For full report go to: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/file_uploads/Final_version_AHPRA_report_30314_nnVxPmWJ.pdf