Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Health
Members of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council.
The functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia include:
- registering nursing and midwifery practitioners and students;
- developing standards, codes, and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery profession;
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings;
- assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
Further information
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Type of Body
K. National Law Bodies
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory
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Classification
C. Other
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Creation Date
31 August 2009
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