New self-identification regulations

Apr 13, 2023 | News, Policy

Registered psychologists will be included in new regulations that will come into place in June 2023. They will be listed as a type of suitably qualified third party that is eligible to provide letters of support for a child or young person’s application to amend the...

Responsible Authority Core Performance Standards Review

May 12, 2022 | News, Policy

Please feel free to review the Responsible Authority Core Performance Standards Review report on the Board.

Change to the Arms Act 1983

Sep 9, 2021 | News, Policy

The Government updated the Arms Act in 2020 and this came into effect on 24 December 2020, introducing new requirements and obligations for health practitioners. In summary the changes require: Firearms licence applicants to provide details of their health...

Naming Policy

Jun 8, 2021 | Policy

The Board’s Naming Policy has now been finalised, and the Board wishes to thank all who made submissions.  The final Naming Policy is here, and an update from the Board Chair on the changes made to the policy as a result of submissions is here

Fitness to Practise Policy

May 16, 2021 | Policy

The Board has now finalised its Policy on Fitness to Practise, and would like to thank all stakeholders for their submissions. A letter from the Chair with further information can be found here. The finalised policy can be found here.