This year's results from the MBA's Medical Training Survey were released on the 3rd of December. Of particular interest, this year's survey included a question around sexual harassment, which shows while rates are lower than other negative behaviours, women and non-binary trainees are much more likely to experience it as opposed to male trainees. Additionally, there is a marked difference in rates of BHDR between trainees who are marginalised (by their gender or race) and those who are not - shown in our socials post.

The HRC announced the National Anti-Racism Framework in late 2021, due to the high prevalence of racism in Australian society and need for a greater commitment to inclusion, equality and social cohesion.

Queensland has taken a step in the right direction towards cultivating safe workplaces through an amendment to WHS law.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards welcome the announcement by the Health Chief Executives’ Forum (HCEF) of a review into the complexity of Australia’s current health practitioner regulatory system.

A new communication protocol for colleges and jurisdictions was approved recently by Health Ministers

The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman has issued a new report discussing the roadmap for greater transparency in medical training site accreditation.