Part 8 of the NSW National Law

The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on the complaints process under Part 8 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW).
A wooden gavel and a navy stethoscope rest on a wooden desk. In the background, a person in a white lab coat is seated, appearing engaged in work.
A wooden gavel and a navy stethoscope rest on a wooden desk. In the background, a person in a white lab coat is seated, appearing engaged in work.

What’s this about?

Part 8 of the NSW National Law relates to processes for dealing with complaints against registered health practitioners and student practitioners in NSW.

The focus of the review is to consider the operation of the complaints process in NSW under the NSW National Law, ensure public safety, whilst maintaining practitioner wellbeing through complaints processes.

This discussion paper seeks feedback on what, if any, changes should be made to the NSW National law with a focus on:

  • section 150 processes for taking immediate action
  • the health, performance, and conduct streams
  • undertakings and whether they should be implemented in NSW.

The Ministry welcomes your feedback on these matters and others raised in the discussion paper. 

Download the discussion paper

Have your say

Have your say by 5pm Friday 21 March 2025.

There is 1 way to submit your feedback.

Email

31 January 2025 to 21 March 2025

NSWH-LegalMail@health.nsw.gov.au

Consultation period

From:31 January 2025
To:21 March 2025

See consultation methods

More information

Email: Project team
Phone: (02) 9391 9962
Agency Website

More consultations in this area

Bales of hay on farmland with hills in the background.
Environment
From: 
14 March 2025
To: 
27 April 2025

NSW Plan for Nature independent review

Landscape image with buildings and river.
Environment
From: 
10 March 2025
To: 
6 April 2025

Water Management Regulations 2025

A woman smiling and holding her glasses in her hand sitting behind her desk in front of a bookshelf.
Policy
From: 
5 March 2025
To: 
2 April 2025

The CPA Australia Professional Standards

Top of page