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Your practice isn't as compliant as you think: What has changed since 2024 and what you cannot skip

Since 2024 the ground has moved on contractor law, payroll tax, prescribing rights and Medicare billing. Amnesty periods have closed and retrospective assessments are live. The payroll tax exemptions that made headlines apply to GP services, which means specialist, dental and allied health practices often carry exposure they believe was resolved.

This is not just about having the right documents in a folder. It directly impacts:

• how your practitioner arrangements are assessed by revenue authorities
• how Medicare consent is obtained and documented under the new digital framework
• how your practice is valued by buyers, landlords and financiers; and
• whether your structure can withstand scrutiny from a regulator or a purchaser

Many practices are unknowingly exposed because their agreements, billing workflows and governance frameworks no longer reflect current legal obligations or how their practice actually operates. That matters most in transition, because that is when gaps surface and when they cost the most.

This webinar covers:

• The payroll tax position for specialist, dental and allied health practices, and why the GP exemptions may not apply to you
• Contractor and employee classification, and what it means when a potential buyer conducts due diligence on your practice
• Registered nurse prescribing: what is changing from October 2026 and what your governance framework needs to say about it
• The Medicare and telehealth rules that took effect in November 2025, and how post payment reviews are being conducted
• What buyers, landlords and regulators are actually asking for in 2026

What this means for your practice

If your compliance frameworks are not current:

• your practitioner agreements may no longer reflect how your practice actually operates
• your practice may carry hidden payroll tax or employment risk, even if arrangements were compliant when established
• your Medicare billing and telehealth processes may not withstand a post payment review
• your structure may not withstand due diligence from a buyer, landlord or revenue office
• all of it affects what your practice is worth

This webinar is for you if you:

• are buying, selling or restructuring a practice
• are expanding services or locations
• have not reviewed your compliance position in the last 12 to 18 months
• want to reduce risk while building a stronger, more valuable practice

By the end of this session, you will:

• understand what has changed since 2024 across payroll tax, contractor law, Medicare and prescribing rights;
• know why the GP payroll tax exemptions may not protect your specialist, dental or allied health practice;
• identify gaps between your agreements, governance and day-to-day operations;
• understand what buyers, landlords and regulators are actually asking for in 2026; and
• gain clarity on where to start, whether that is your systems, your agreements or preparing for growth, investment or sale

Has this session highlighted an area you'd like to review? Contact us and our team will be in touch to discuss what these changes mean for your specific practice.
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Privacy, consent and the compliant practice: What the Privacy Act reforms mean for your clinic now

Recent changes to the Privacy Act 1988, along with increasing scrutiny under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) advertising requirements and evolving Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines, mean that many clinics are now operating with outdated policies, inconsistent processes and gaps between what they say and what they actually do.

This is not just a compliance issue. It directly impacts:

• how your practice handles patient information
• how consent is obtained and documented
• how your services are promoted; and
• how risk is managed across your systems

Many practices are unknowingly exposed because their privacy policies, consent forms and internal processes no longer reflect current legal obligations or how their clinic actually operates.

This webinar covers:

• What the 2024 Privacy Act reforms mean in practice for healthcare clinics
• How AHPRA advertising restrictions and TGA guidelines impact your communications
• Common gaps in consent processes and patient information handling
• Where outdated privacy policies and website terms are exposing your practice to risk
• How to align your systems, documentation and processes

What this means for your practice

If your privacy and consent frameworks are not up to date:

• your policies may no longer reflect current legal obligations
• your processes may be inconsistent with how your clinic operates in practice
• your patient communications may expose you to regulatory scrutiny (including AHPRA and TGA requirements)
• there may be gaps between what your documentation says and what actually happens day-to-day
• your systems may not withstand review if they are tested

This webinar is for you if you:

• are unsure whether your consent processes are compliant
• may be relying on outdated privacy policies or website terms without realising it
• want confidence that your approach to privacy, AHPRA and TGA requirements is aligned with current expectations
• want to reduce risk and strengthen how your clinic operates to build the value of your practice

By the end of this session, you will:

• understand how recent privacy and advertising changes impact your practice in practical terms;
• identify gaps between your policies, processes and day-to-day operations;
• learn how to align your systems, documentation and consent processes;
• gain clarity on how to reduce risk and improve consistency across your practice; and
• understand what a compliant, well-structured practice looks like, and how that supports sustainable growth

Book a complimentary call about your privacy and consent framework with You Legal Senior Lawyer Daniela Cecere-Palazzo to discuss your current documents, where your gaps are and what to do next.
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Prefer to read? Our article covering everything in this session is on the blog.
Read: Privacy law changes for medical practices in Australia

Governance, protection and growing bigger: Partnerships, documents and the legal structure that lets you scale is a practical session for healthcare practice owners and managers who are considering bringing in partners, restructuring ownership, expanding into multiple sites or diversifying service lines.
Sarah Bartholomeusz (Principal, You Legal) walks practice owners through how to structure a practice so it can grow, scale and evolve without losing control or creating exposure. Drawing on 13 years working with medical and allied health businesses, Sarah breaks the legal foundations of sustainable growth into four practical areas: ownership, governance, protection and risk. This session is designed for practice owners planning to grow, scale or eventually sell.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to structure your practice for growth and scalability, and why a larger practice is not the same as a stronger one
• How shareholder and partnership agreements work in multi-owner practices, and what they should cover as ownership evolves
• Why a registered business name does not protect your brand, and what a registered trade mark actually protects
• How to protect commercial confidential information through NDAs and confidentiality agreements, before it is shared rather than after
• Why governance is about clarity of authority and decision-making, not corporate complexity, and how to avoid governance drag as you scale
• How recent reforms, including the Closing Loopholes changes, assess how your business actually operates rather than what the documents say
• The key legal frameworks involved, including obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 and brand protection under the Trade Marks Act 1995
• The recommended next steps for reviewing your ownership, governance and protection arrangements

Who should watch:

• Practice owners and managers considering bringing in partners or restructuring ownership
• Practices expanding into multiple sites or diversifying service lines
• Owners who have not formalised their partnership or shareholder arrangements in writing
• Practices that have not yet protected their brand or intellectual property
• Healthcare professionals planning for growth, scale or a future sale in the next two to three years

Key takeaways:

• Growth and strength are not the same thing. A practice can scale commercially while its legal and governance framework lags years behind the business
• Growth changes the operational reality of the business, placing informal arrangements under increasing pressure as complexity, stakeholders and risk all increase
• A business name does not protect your brand. A registered trade mark protects your practice name, logo, branding and goodwill
• Confidential commercial information, such as financial data, pricing models and strategic plans, needs protecting before it is shared, not after
• Legal documents should not be static. The right time to review your ownership, governance and protection arrangements is before you need to, not after a problem arises

Book a complimentary call with You Legal Senior Lawyer Daniela Cecere-Palazzo to discuss your practice structure, where your gaps are and what to do next.
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The contractor compliance crisis: Three laws that changed what your practice is actually worth is a practical session for healthcare practice owners and managers operating with contractor or mixed engagement models across GP, allied health, psychology and specialist settings.
Sarah Bartholomeusz (Founder and Principal, You Legal) walks practice owners through the three legislative changes already in effect that are reshaping how practitioner arrangements are assessed, how payroll tax and superannuation obligations are triggered, and how your service structure directly affects what your practice is worth. This session is designed for anyone who has not reviewed their practitioner agreements since August 2024, as well as practice owners planning to grow, scale or eventually sell.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• Why "contractor" labels in agreements are no longer sufficient — regulators now assess the totality of the relationship, including who controls the patient, who invoices, and how revenue flows through the practice
• The Closing Loopholes Act 2024 and what it actually changed for practices operating with independent practitioners
• The $183,100 high-income threshold, what an opt-out notice does and does not protect, and the common misconceptions that are putting practices at risk
• Why 12% Superannuation Guarantee obligations may still apply to contractor arrangements depending on how the relationship operates in practice
• The new sham contracting reasonableness test — what it requires, how regulators apply it, and why outdated agreements that no longer reflect operational reality are a significant liability
• How payroll tax risk is structure-driven, not label-driven, and why independent practitioner arrangements may still trigger obligations in most states and territories
• How your billing model, agreements and operational structure must align — and what happens to practice valuation when they do not
• The recommended next steps for reviewing practitioner arrangements, assessing classification risks and aligning your structure with the current legal framework

Who should watch:

• GP, allied health, psychology and specialist practice owners operating with contractor or mixed engagement models
• Practice owners who have not reviewed their practitioner service agreements since August 2024
• Healthcare professionals planning to grow, take on additional practitioners or expand into new service areas
• Practice owners considering a future sale or succession who want to understand how their service structure affects valuation
• Advisors, accountants and practice managers supporting healthcare clients with practitioner engagement and structural compliance

Key takeaways:

• The August 2024 legal changes are not upcoming — they are already in effect, and regulatory scrutiny in this area is actively increasing
• Contractor labels in agreements do not determine classification. What matters is the practical reality of how the relationship operates day to day
• Payroll tax, superannuation and sham contracting risk are all structure-dependent. The operational reality of your arrangement is more significant than the contractual terminology
• Practices with strong revenue are receiving reduced valuations because of structural and compliance risk within their practitioner arrangements. Compliance and value are not separate conversations
• Structural risk compounds over time and increases with scale. The right time to review your arrangements is before you need to, not after a regulator does

Book a complimentary call about your practitioner arrangements with You Legal Senior Lawyer Daniela Cecere-Palazzo to discuss your current structure, compliance exposure and what to do next.
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The AI Revolution in Health and Medical: Beyond 2025 is a focused, practical session for busy healthcare leaders.
In this recorded webinar, Sarah Bartholomeusz (Principal, You Legal) explains how to adopt AI safely, ethically, and lawfully—from clinical documentation and diagnostics support to admin automation—while keeping accountability, consent, and privacy front and centre.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• Ahpra’s expectations for AI use: accountability, transparency, and informed consent
• How to explain AI use to patients and update your privacy policy & consent forms
• When AI tools are therapeutic goods (TGA/ARTG) vs admin/generative tools (e.g., AI scribes)
• Practical risk & governance: AI policy, team training, insurance checks, tech registers
• Real-world examples of rolling out AI safely in clinics

Who should watch:

• Medical practice owners & practice managers
• Allied health professionals & compliance leads
• Medtech entrepreneurs & digital health teams
• Pharmacy owners, aged care providers, and NDIS providers

Key takeaways:

• Accountability stays with the practitioner—even when AI assists
• Consent & transparency are non-negotiable for ethical practice
• Build a simple, robust AI governance stack to stay compliant and future-ready

This timely and practical session explores the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (POLA) and what it means for healthcare providers in 2025. Learn how these changes affect GPs, specialists, allied health professionals, pharmacies, aged care providers, and medtech businesses across Australia.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• The key changes under the updated Privacy Act and why they matter for medical practices
• How to update your clinic’s privacy policies, consent forms, and data procedures
• What the new statutory tort for privacy breaches means for your practice
• Strategies to strengthen patient data security and reduce cyber risks
• Practical steps to build staff awareness and compliance confidence

Who should watch:

• Medical and allied health practice owners or managers
• Healthcare professionals responsible for patient data
• Compliance and privacy officers in medical settings
• Pharmacy, aged care, and NDIS providers

Key takeaways:

• Understand the latest privacy reforms and enforcement powers
• Identify compliance gaps before they escalate into breaches
• Protect patient trust while reducing regulatory and financial risk

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Sarah Bartholomeusz for tailored privacy law advice.
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This timely and practical session explores the evolving payroll tax landscape in mid-2025, with updates on how state and territory revenue offices are interpreting compliance across Australia. Learn how these changes impact GPs, specialists, allied health professionals, medtech businesses, and aged care providers.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• Key rulings and updates from state and territory revenue offices
• How different contracting, service entity, and rental models are being assessed
• High-risk areas that could trigger payroll tax liability
• Practical steps to align your contracts, policies, and financial records
• How to future-proof your practice model for compliance confidence

Who should watch:

• Medical and allied health practice owners or managers
• Pharmacy owners and medtech entrepreneurs
• Aged care and NDIS providers
• Anyone concerned about audits, compliance, or contractor arrangements

Key takeaways:

• Understand the latest payroll tax developments in Australia
• Identify and address compliance risks before they escalate
• Gain clarity on contractor vs employee arrangements under current rulings

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Sarah Bartholomeusz for tailored payroll tax advice.
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This practical and insightful session breaks down everything you need to know about employment agreements for doctors in Australia—including General Practitioners, Specialists, International Medical Graduates (IMGs), and Registrars.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• The key components of employment agreements for doctors
• How employment differs from independent practitioner arrangements
• Legal considerations specific to IMGs and Registrars
• Common pitfalls that lead to disputes or non-compliance—and how to avoid them
• What’s negotiable and what’s not in a medical contract

Who should watch:

• Medical practice owners and managers
• Healthcare recruiters and HR professionals
• IMGs, Registrars, and doctors entering new roles
• Anyone confused about whether a practitioner is an employee or contractor

Key takeaways:

• Understand legal rights and obligations under employment contracts
• Avoid risks related to misclassification and outdated templates
• Gain negotiation confidence backed by industry insights

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Sarah Bartholomeusz to review your agreement or get tailored advice.
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Join healthcare law expert Sarah Bartholomeusz, Principal at You Legal, as she shares 8 essential legal strategies to help protect, strengthen, and future-proof your business in 2025 and beyond.

In this recorded webinar, Sarah covers:

• Critical NDIS compliance obligations under the 2013 Act
• Business structuring tips to limit liability and support growth
• Employment vs contractor risks: avoiding sham contracting
• Protecting your intellectual property & handling data privacy
• Drafting airtight contracts and dispute resolution tips
• Must-have insurance types for NDIS providers

Whether you're a medical practice owner, allied health professional, medtech entrepreneur, NDIS operator, or aged care facility leader — this session delivers actionable legal guidance designed for your reality.

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Sarah Bartholomeusz to discuss your practice’s legal needs.
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Join healthcare law expert Sarah Bartholomeusz, Principal at You Legal, as she breaks down what every Australian medical practice owner, clinic manager, and allied health professional should know about restraint clauses in healthcare contracts.

In this recorded webinar, Sarah covers:

• What makes a non-compete or non-solicitation clause enforceable
• Legal risks tied to poorly drafted or non-compliant contracts
• The impact of recent regulatory changes—including payroll tax rulings
• When to use restraint clauses (and when not to)
• Practical advice on drafting agreements that protect your clinic
• What the proposed ban on non-competes could mean for your practice

Whether you're navigating contractor agreements, reviewing ownership structures, or just want to stay compliant—this webinar offers clear, actionable legal guidance tailored to the Australian healthcare industry.

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Sarah Bartholomeusz to discuss your practice’s legal needs.
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