Comply with state infection control + notifiable disease rules
Health practitioners must notify State Health Departments of notifiable diseases.
criticalcurrentevent drivenCriminal liability
Who must comply
Treating health practitioners + diagnostic laboratories.
What triggers it
Diagnosis of a notifiable condition.
When due
Per state notification timeline.
Evidence required
Notification record; clinical record.
Max penalty
State-based fines + AHPRA referral
Summary
State Public Health Acts require notification of listed notifiable diseases (e.g. measles, meningococcal, Q fever, tuberculosis, COVID-19) to State / Territory Health Departments + Health Practitioners themselves.
Enforced by
Industries
Topics
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Source: https://www.health.gov.au/diseases. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.