Publication date:
14 July 2026
This Cabinet material outlines a series of proposed changes to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 to ensure that the health workforce regulation aligns with patient needs, health system policy and Government targets.
Titles of Cabinet paper:
- Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Amendment Bill 2026: Approval for Introduction.
Titles of minutes:
- Report of the Cabinet Legislation Committee: Period Ending 3 April 2026 (CAB-26-MIN-0113)
- Minute of Decision: Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Amendment Bill 2026: Approval for Introduction (LEG-26-MIN-0052).
Other documents:
- Aide-Mémoire - Cabinet Legislation Committee: Introduction of HPCA amendment bill (H2026080143)
- Briefing - Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Amendment Bill 2026: Approval for Introduction (H2026078230)
