Medical practice owners often provide us with feedback regarding the cultures within their practice and within the medical profession more widely. We understand the significance of creating a positive and supportive culture within healthcare organisations. Therefore, we have both good news and bad news for you as a leader of medical practice. As a leader within your organisation, you are 100% responsible for the culture in your practice. The culture of a medical practice plays a crucial role in

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As of 10th November 2023, Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) regime is set to expand its coverage, including a significant number of contracts that were previously unaffected by the regulations. This expansion means that businesses that were once exempt from the UCT regime must now pay careful attention to their contractual practices. Non-compliance with the updated regime carries substantially increased penalties compared to

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When starting or managing a medical practice in Australia, there are a variety of agreements that must be drafted to ensure the practice is legally protected. While there are several websites that provide downloadable templates of legal agreements, forms and documents, there are certain agreements that should always be drafted by a lawyer to ensure they meet legal requirements and protect the practice’s interests.

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HealthTech and MedTech are two distinct fields within healthcare technology that differ in terms of focus, application, and scope. HealthTech is more focused on the use of technology to support healthcare delivery and management, while MedTech is more focused on the development and commercialisation of medical products and devices.HealthTech, also known as digital health or e-health, is a relatively new and rapidly growing field

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Doctors have been confidently referred to and characterised as independent contractor doctors for years. However, following recent case law, there has been a shift.  The Thomas v Naaz case, in particular, shone a light on how medical practice can be exposed to such a hefty retrospective payroll tax bill, as payments made to independent contractors can be considered payments made under a ‘relevant contract’ (under payroll tax legislation)

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Putting your practice into liquidation if you receive an unexpected tax bill is not a decision to be taken lightly. Running a medical practice in Australia can be a rewarding experience, both personally and financially, if you get the balance right. As with any business, there are financial risks and challenges that must be managed. One of those that has come into focus since the Thomas and Naaz decision,

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As a medical practice owner or practice manager, you may be wondering whether the restraints in your employment agreements are enforceable or if they are simply just words on a page.

It’s a great thing to be wondering about…

The answer is, as I often say… it depends. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.

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In late 2021, a New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NSWCAT) decision saw a GP practice lose their legal battle over a large payroll tax bill, confirming that practices can be liable for payroll tax with regards to payments made to doctors who are engaged as independent contractors. Ever since the original decision by NSWCAT, the medical practice community

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Are you a medical practice in Queensland who has not been paying payroll tax on your payments to contracted GPs? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the recently announced Queensland Payroll Tax Amnesty. Following the December 2022 QRO ruling, the Queensland Government announced a payroll tax amnesty would be applicable to medical centres making payments to General Practitioners (GPs).

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