Government & Industry Submissions
Representing the interests of NHAA members and the professions of Western herbal medicine and naturopathy, the NHAA Board regularly works on submissions to Government and related industry bodies in a range of areas. See below for more information and copies of the submissions.
AHMAC review of National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the health professions - August 2014
The Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) called for submissions into the review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).
Download: Consultation paper AHMAC review of NRAS
Download: NHAA Response to NRAS review
AHMAC National Code of Conduct for health care workers - March 2014
The Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) sought feedback on the terms of a national Code of Conduct for health care workers.
Download: National Code of Conduct Consultation paper
Download: NHAA Response to proposed National Code of Conduct
HCCC Parliamentary enquiry into the promotion of false and misleading health-related information or practices - December 2013
The Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) called for submissions addressing their enquiry into the promotion of false or misleading health-related information or practices.
Download: HCCC call for submissions and terms of reference
Download: NHAA Response into HCCC Inquiry
CSHISC - Alignment of Complementary and Alternative Health Qualifications to the Australian Qualification Framework - October 2013
As part of a review of the Complementary & Alternative Health (CAH) qualifications in the Health Training Package (HLT07), the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) asked for feedback on qualification alignment.
Download: CSHISC Discussion Paper: Alignment of CAH qualifications to the AQF
Download: NHAA Response to the CSHISC Alignment of CAH qualifications to the AQF
See the CSHISC update and request for further feedback December 2013
TGA Advertising Proposal - July 2013
TGA proposal to amend regulations on advertising therapeutic goods to the general public. This could also affect other health professionals, including naturopaths and herbalists. The consultation documents can be found at www.tga.gov.au/newsroom/consult-advertising-ris-130531.htm. Concerns regarding this proposal relate to Point 7 (pg 28) Advertising directed to health professionals and Proposal 6 (pg 42) which relates to this. Also Proposal 5, which relates to Advertising of higher risk medical devices. The NHAA and indivdual members put it submissions on this consultation.
Download: NHAA Submission to TGA Advertising Consultation.pdf
There was much discussion and uncertainty around this proposal and we encourage you to read the rest of this article for an overview of the facts, links to more information, and details on what you can do including a proforma letter you can use to make your own submission.