Australia’s COVID-Era ‘Name and Shame’ Laws Against Doctors Being Weaponised: Health Body

Australia’s COVID-Era ‘Name and Shame’ Laws Against Doctors Being Weaponised: Health Body
Ellume's COVID-19 coronavirus home test units are seen at a digital diagnostics company in Australia, on Dec. 21. 2020. Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A body representing obstetricians says so-called “name and shame” laws aimed at identifying doctors deemed to pose a risk to the public are, at the same time, disincentivising health workers from working in regional areas.

The criticism comes as amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law come into effect across Australia.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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