News - Medical Board of Australia
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
www.medicalboard.gov.auHere are the latest updates on Ahpra (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
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Ahpra released a new five-year strategy in early 2026, outlining reforms to strengthen public protection, improve access to health services, and boost trust in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Topics include governance enhancements, performance transparency, and faster decision-making. [Source: Ahpra News page, March 16, 2026 entry][1]
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The Dawson Review of complexity within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme remains a focus, with Ahpra welcoming its roadmap and planning to align reforms with the review’s recommendations to improve timeliness, transparency, and fairness in regulation. [Source: Dawson Review coverage on Ahpra News][1]
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Expedited Specialist pathways have expanded, with General Medicine and General Paediatrics added to the expedited registration pathway, indicating ongoing efforts to address workforce needs and access to care. [Source: Ahpra News – January 12, 2026 entry][1]
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Ahpra’s ongoing reform program continues in 2026, alongside statements responding to the Dawson Review’s second consultation and emphasizing alignment with Ahpra’s reform agenda to deliver better regulatory processes. [Source: Ahpra News – February 8, 2026 and related items][1]
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