AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has taken over as National registering body for all Drs, Nurses & Allied Health in Australia.
The role of the Medical Board of Australia is to register medical practitioners and medical students, develop standards, codes and guidelines for the medical profession , investigate notifications and complaints , where necessary, conduct panel hearings and refer serious matters to Tribunal hearings , assess International Medical Graduates who wish to practise in Australia , approve accreditation standards and accredited courses of study. The Board will approve accreditation standards.
The Medical Board of Australia is supported by Boards in each State and Territory. These Boards make individual registration and notification decisions, based on national policies and standards set by the Medical Board of Australia. The National Board has formally delegated the necessary powers to the State and Territory Boards.
The National Board has also appointed a range of Committees in each State and Territory to deal with the registration of individuals and with notifications. These Committees have also been formally delegated powers to make certain decisions. Committees include:
AMC Australian Medical Council
States
Information for Doctors wishing to work in Australia
International
Canadian Medical Council
Medical Council of New Zealand
UK General Medical Council
US Federation of State Medical Boards