Removal of legislated collaborative arrangements

This page provides information on the removal of collaborative arrangements.

Page last updated: 30 October 2024

From 1 November 2024, the legislated requirement for specified collaborative arrangements between eligible midwives or nurse practitioners, and medical practitioners, to prescribe PBS medications and provide Medicare subsidised care will be removed.

This change is being made following several recommendations to improve access to primary care services. These changes align with the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan and Strengthening Medicare Report.

Further information can be found in the factsheet below:
Word Version - Removal of legislated collaborative arrangements (Word 120 KB)
PDF Version - Removal of legislated collaborative arrangements (PDF 124 KB)

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