ANF Submissions Archive (Submissions Prior to 2010)
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December 2009
November 2009
- Consultation Paper on Registration Standards and Related Matters
- Australian Nursing Federation Budget submission 2010-2011
- Submissions of the ANF in support of the union's application to vary Clause A3.5 of Schedule A - Transitional Provisions of the Nurses Award 2010
- Nurses Award 2010 - Submissions of the ANF in response to the submissions of aged care employers in NSW and Queensland and The Australian Federation of Employers and Industries
- ANF submission on Exposure Draft of Model OHS Laws
- Submission to Productivity Commission discussion draft: Public and private hospitals
October 2009
August 2009
- Submission to consultation by the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council on healthcare identifiers and privacy: Discussion paper on proposals for legislative support
- Submission to the evaluation of the Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) Program undertaken by Campbell Research and Consulting on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
- Review of the Migration Occupations in Demand List - Issues Paper No 1
- Inquiry into the Welfare of International Students
July 2009
- Review of the accreditation process for residential aged care homes
- Submission to the Productivity Commission: Commissioned study on performance of public and private hospital systems
- Submission to Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009 and two related Bills; and Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2009
- Submission to Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 and two related Bills: Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009 and Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill 2009
- Award Modernisation Stage 4 | See also Award Modernisation Stage 2 Health and Welfare Industries | Award Modernisation - October 2008 | Award Modernisation - June 2008
June 2009
- Australian Industrial Relations Commission Workplace Relations Act 1996 | Procedure for carrying out award modernisation process in the matter of health and welfare services industry (excluding social and communityuservices) Tansitional provisions - further submissions of the Australian Nursing Federation
- Inquiry into the Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009, the Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 and the Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge – Fringe Benefits) Bill 2009 | See also Submission to the Inquiry into the Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008
- SEATO Nurses - 10 Years On
May 2009
- Feedback on the development of recommendations for labelling of parenteral medicines, fluids and lines in Australia
- Submission to National Prescribing Service (NPS) - Understanding the issues and exploring the strategies to achieve quality use of medicines in palliative care and end of life: A consultation report
March 2009
- Submission to the Health Education and Training - Clinical Training - Governance and Organisation discussion paper
- Response to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission's Interim Report: 'A healthier future for all Australian's'
February 2009
- Submission to the ''Towards a national primary health care strategy discussion paper'
- Proposed arrangements for specialists within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the Health Professions
- National Health Work Taskforce - Discussion Paper | Clinical placements across Australia: Capturing data and understanding demand and capacity
January 2009
- Submission - Towards a possible Australia - Korea Free Trade Agreement
- Submission to the review of the existing PBS supply arrangements in the context of residential aged care facilities and private hospitals discussion papers
- Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill
- 2009-2010 Australian Government pre-budget submission | Providing a nursing workforce for Australians into the future
- Submission to National Preventative Health Taskforce discussion paper
December 2008
- Submission responding to the consultation paper 'Other matters for inclusion in Bill B'
- Submission to consultation paper 'Proposed arrangments for accreditation'
- Submission responding to the consultation paper 'Proposed arrangements for information sharing and privacy'
- Inquiry into residential and community aged care in Australia
- Award Modernisation Stage 2 Health and Welfare Industries | Award Modernisation - October 2008 | See also Award Modernisation - June 2008
November 2008
- Response to draft Productivity Commission report and recommendations into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave | See also Productivity Commission inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave | View Maternity, paternity and parental leave survey results
- Submission to consultation paper 'Proposed registration arrangements'
- Submission to consultation paper 'Proposed arrangements for handling complaints and dealing with performance, health and conduct matters'
October 2008
- Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing - Review of the Conditional Adjustment Payment
- Submission to Department of Health and Ageing | Maternity Services Review
- Submission to Issues Paper No 3 on the 457 Integrity Review
September 2008
- ANMC Accreditation Project Consultation Questionnaires (September 2008)
Nurse Practitioners | Midwives | Registered Nurses | Enrolled Nurses - Inquiry into whistleblowing protections within the Australian Government public sector
- Reducing harm to patients from healthcare associated infection: the role of surveillance
- Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce
- Inquiry into the economic and security challenges facing Papua New Guinea and the island states of the south west Pacific | Attachment A
August 2008
- Comments to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on Subclass 457 Integrity Review Discussion Paper No 2 - English Language Requirement and Occupational Health and Safety
- Submission to the Nurses' Board of Victoria discussion paper: Bachelor of nursing courses leading to Division 1 registration | Attachment A | Attachment B
- Submission to the Inquiry into the Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008
July 2008
- What should the optimal structure and content of a model OHS Act be?
- Submission on Draft 3 of ANMC Continuing Competence Project | Letter
- Submission on Draft 3 of ANMC Continuing Competence Project | Feedback Questionnaire
June 2008
- Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing - Inquiry into obesity in Australia
- Award Modernisation | Attachment A | Attachment B
- Productivity Commission inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave
- Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission | Attachment A | Attachment B
May 2008
April 2008
- Comments to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on the National Employment Standards Discussion Paper
- Submission to the Australian Government on Australian Health Care Agreements | Attachment A: Submission to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare regarding the development of health system performance indicators
March 2008
- Submission on Draft 2 of ANMC Continuing Competence Project | Letter
- Submission on Draft 2 of ANMC Continuing Competence Project - Draft 2 | Feedback Questionnaire
February 2008
- Inquiry into Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008
- Submission on GP Superclinics | Appendix A | Appendix B
January 2008
- Submission to the Australian Government audit of the shortage of health professionals in rural and remote Australia
- Providing a nursing workforce for Australians into the future - ANF 2008-2009 Australian Government pre-budget submission | Attachment A
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
- Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Human Services | Inquiry into the impact of illicit drug use on families
- National Quality and Safety Accreditation Standards Review Submission to the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care
- Submission to the Department of Education, Science and Training - review of the impact of the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing - Inquiry into Breastfeeding
- Joint submission to COAG | National Registration and Accreditation - Response 2
February 2007
- Joint submission to COAG | National Registration and Accreditation - Response 1
- Review of subsidies and services in Australian government funded community aged care programs
- Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration on the inquiry into eligibility requirements and monitoring, enforcement and reporting arrangements for Temporary Business Visas
January 2007
- Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on Review of Privacy - response to ALRC Issues Paper 31
- Submission on national registration and accreditation - Response to COAG Discussion Paper 2
- Submission on issues relevant to the potential Australian-Japan Free Trade Agreement
November 2006
- Community Services Training Package Response to the Discussion Paper | Click here to view Discussion Paper
- Providing a nursing workforce for Australians into the future | 2007-2008 Australian Government Pre-Budget Submission | Click here to view Table 1
October 2006
- National Professional Accreditation Scheme
- National Professional Registration Scheme
- Aged Care Amendment (Residential Care) Bill 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
- Medicines Australia application to the ACCC for authorisation of Code of Conduct - Submission No. 2
- Submission to the National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce
April 2006
- Making a decision about organ and tissue donation after death - public consultation feedback | Click here to view consultation draft
- Organ and tissue donation after death: Ethical guidelines for health professionals - public consultation feedback | Click here to view consultation draft
- Review of the professional code of ethics and conduct for midwives and nurses
March 2006
- National statement on ethical conduct in human research second round consultation feedback | Click here to view consultation draft
- Department of Education, Science and Training medical education study - What makes for success?
February 2006
- Treasury discussion paper on coverage of the Medical Indemnity (Prudential Supervision and Product Standards) Act 2003
- Medicines Australia application to the ACCC for authorisation of Code of Conduct - Submission No. 1
January 2006
September 2005
May 2005
March 2005
- Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans
- Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee - Inquiry into services and treatment options for persons with cancer
- Submission to the Review Recommendations for the donation of cadaveric organs and tissues for transplantation (NH&MRC 1996) – Call for initial comments
- Productivity Commission Draft Research Report: Economic implications of an ageing Australia
February 2005
- Senate Employment Workplace Relations Legislation Committee Workplace Relations Amendment (Small Business Employment Protection) Bill 2004
- HREOC Discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record
- Issues relevant to the potential Australian-ASEAN-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
- Review of the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Program Privacy Guidelines
- Inquiry into the provisions of the Workplace Relations Amendment (Right of Entry) Bill 2004
January 2005
- Submission to the National Health and Research Council (NHMRC) on the research program to address issues of Preventative Healthcare and Strengthening Australia's Social and Economic Fabric
- Review of the Liquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984
December 2004
- Review of future governance arrangements for safety and quality in health care
- The impact of advances in medical technology on health care expenditure
- Review of the private sector provisions of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988
November 2004
- Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans
- Implications of the ageing of Australia's population
- Australia - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement
October 2004
- Ageing well, ageing productively
- TGA Proposed regulatory activities on Phthalates
- NHMRC Review of the 1997 monograph 'Promoting the Health of Australians'
August 2004
- Inquiry into aged care
- ANZ Clinical Waste Management Information Group Industry Code of Practice for the Management of Clinical and Related Wastes Review
July 2004
June 2004
April 2004