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Read the latest news affecting the chiropractic profession.

12 Dec 2024

More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia

Key points National Boards’ English language skills registration standard has been revised to improve flexibility for applicants while keeping the public safe. The number of recognised countries has expanded, easing the red tape for practitioners relocating to Australia from those nations. The expansion is included in an advance copy of the revised Registration standard: English Language Skills which is due to come into effect by April 2025. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has also published its updated profession-specific English Language Skills registration standard. Any changes to the standard have been made with public safety as the paramount concern.
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26 Nov 2024

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for chiropractors is open

Chiropractors are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Chiropractic Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for chiropractors for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing their studies can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a chiropractor and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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03 Sep 2024

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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15 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Aug 2024

Call for expressions of interest – Chiropractic Board of Australia’s nominee to the CCEA Board of Directors

Expressions of interest are now invited for appointment as one of the Chiropractic Board of Australia’s (National Board) nominees to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) Board of Directors.
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12 Aug 2024

Chiropractor fined $15,000 for practising while suspended

Key points A Queensland man has been sentenced for practising as a chiropractor when his registration was suspended. The man was fined a total of $15,000 and ordered to pay an additional $2,000 legal costs Charges were laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) Court location: Southport Magistrates Court, Southport, Queensland.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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17 Jun 2024

Chiropractic Board reinstates interim policy

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has reinstated an interim policy on the spinal manipulation of children under two years of age, pending further consultation with Australia’s health ministers.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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27 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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27 May 2024

Failure to hold PII and false declarations lead to professional misconduct finding for chiropractor

A Victorian chiropractor has been reprimanded and had conditions placed on his registration for failing to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) and recklessly making false declarations to the Chiropractic Board of Australia (Board).
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28 Mar 2024

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Feb 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2023

29 Nov 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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29 Nov 2023

Revised statement on paediatric care by chiropractors launched

Updated and strengthened guidance to ensure safer practice by chiropractors who treat children under the age of 12 years has been published today.
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27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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23 Nov 2023

Chiropractor reprimanded and conditions imposed following inappropriate relationship with a patient

A Queensland chiropractor has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on his registration after he failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a patient by engaging in a personal/sexual relationship with the patient shortly following the start of a therapeutic relationship.
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01 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for chiropractors is now open

Chiropractors are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Chiropractic Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2023/24

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a freeze in the annual registration fee for chiropractors for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a chiropractor and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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30 Aug 2023

Expressions of interest - Chiropractic Board of Australia's nominee to the CCEA Board of Directors

Applicants are invited to provide an expression of interest in being one of the Chiropractic Board of Australia’s (National Board) two nominees to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) Board of Directors.
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25 Aug 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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24 Jul 2023

Chiropractor reprimanded and suspended for two months for failing to hold insurance

A Victorian chiropractor who falsely declared they had professional indemnity insurance (PII) and practised without it for four years has been reprimanded for professional misconduct and suspended for two months.
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20 Jul 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Chiropractic Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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24 Apr 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Chiropractic Board of Australia

There is a vacancy arising for a registered chiropractor from South Australia on the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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21 Apr 2023

New resources aim to support practitioners to manage health records

To help chiropractors better understand and meet their health record management obligations, the Chiropractic Board of Australia has developed two new health record management resources.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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21 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Oct 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for chiropractors is now open

Chiropractors have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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21 Sep 2022

Chiropractic Board of Australia registration fee decreased for 2022/23

The Chiropractic Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a decrease in the annual registration fee for chiropractors for 2022/23.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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10 Aug 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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29 Jun 2022

Chiropractors, your Code of conduct comes into effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for chiropractors comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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09 May 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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28 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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19 Nov 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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12 Nov 2021

Tribunal disqualifies chiropractor for failing to hold professional indemnity insurance

A South Australian chiropractor has been reprimanded, had his registration cancelled and been disqualified for 12 months after he failed to hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance for seven years.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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25 Oct 2021

Online renewal for chiropractors is now open

Chiropractors have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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22 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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23 Sep 2021

Chiropractor suspended for promoting antivaccination material

A Victorian chiropractor has been suspended for six months for professional misconduct which included linking childhood vaccination to poison and permitting an antivaccination movie to be shown in his clinic.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as a chiropractor anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2021-22.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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04 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Jul 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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29 Jun 2021

Guidance on reflective practice reports

New guidance is now available for practitioners who are subject to education or mentoring conditions as part of their registration.
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11 Jun 2021

We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct

Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for chiropractors and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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07 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 May 2021

Chiropractor registration cancelled for inappropriately touching patients

A Perth chiropractor has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified from applying for registration as a health practitioner for four and a half years after he was found to have inappropriately touched five female patients.
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29 Mar 2021

Call for applications

Applications are sought from experienced and current practising chiropractors for appointment to the list of approved persons for further education.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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19 Mar 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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09 Mar 2021

Safe and professional practice

A new information video explains professional obligations for registered chiropractors.
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Jan 2021

Tribunal reprimand and disqualify chiropractor after serious criminal offending

A former Victorian chiropractor has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for eight years.
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29 Jan 2021

Board community member named in Australia Day Honours

Chiropractic Board of Australia community member, Ms Anne Burgess, has been recognised with a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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17 Nov 2020

Revised advertising guidelines are now available

Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.
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17 Nov 2020

Podcast: Responsible advertising by regulated health services

Advertising is something we are all exposed to in our day-to-day lives and this includes advertising by health practitioners for their services.
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30 Oct 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Oct 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for chiropractors is now open

Chiropractors are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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12 Oct 2020

Extension for expressions of interest - Chiropractic Board of Australia's nominee to the CCEA Board of Directors

18 Sep 2020

Chiropractic Board of Australia reduces registration fee for 2020–21

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2020–21.
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14 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as a chiropractor

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a chiropractor?
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03 Sep 2020

Calls for expressions of interest - Chiropractic Board of Australia's nominee to the CCEA Board of Directors

19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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04 Jun 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Apr 2020

Third Statement from National Boards and Ahpra

As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

COVID-19 update to chiropractors

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) recognises the important role of chiropractors as primary healthcare providers within the community and on behalf of the Board, I thank you for your work during this challenging time.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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13 Mar 2020

Statement from the Chiropractic Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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01 Mar 2020

Perth office closed on Monday 2 March 2020

The Ahpra Perth office will be closed on Monday 2 March 2020 due to the WA Labour Day public holiday.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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25 Feb 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Feb 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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23 Jan 2020

Information forums

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) will be holding information forums for chiropractors, students and interested stakeholders in early 2020.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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2019

18 Dec 2019

Chiropractor reprimanded and found guilty of professional misconduct

The Victorian tribunal found a chiropractor guilty of professional misconduct reprimanded and fined him and placed conditions on his registration.
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02 Dec 2019

Revised registration standards take effect 1 December 2019

The Chiropractic Board of Australia’s (the Board) revised CPD registration standard came into effect on 1 December 2019.
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29 Nov 2019

Chiropractic regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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07 Nov 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a chiropractor?
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Chiropractors encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.
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30 Oct 2019

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Oct 2019

Revised CPD guidelines published today

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has today published an advance copy of its revised continuing professional development guidelines (CPD guidelines).
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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19 Sep 2019

Chiropractic Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2019/20

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2019/20.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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31 Jul 2019

Revised registration standards published today

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has today published its revised continuing professional development (CPD) registration standard1 which will start on 1 December 2019 and replace the existing standard.
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24 Jul 2019

CPD survey launched

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has launched their CPD Survey. To let the Board know how they can help practitioners meet the CPD standard please complete this short anonymous CPD survey.
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12 Jun 2019

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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27 Mar 2019

Former chiropractor’s appeal leads to 10-year disqualification

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has welcomed the decision of the District Court of South Australia to uphold a tribunal’s decision to cancel the registration of former chiropractor, Mr Robert Marin.
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14 Mar 2019

Chiropractic Board announces interim policy on spinal manipulation

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has set an interim policy on spinal manipulation for infants and young children while an independent review of the practice is carried out by Safer Care Victoria.
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14 Feb 2019

Chiropractic regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chiropractic Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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30 Jan 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2018

14 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply online now for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a chiropractor?
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13 Nov 2018

Chiropractors and stakeholders meet to discuss workplace-based learning

Chiropractors and stakeholders interested in workplace-based learning have met to discuss opportunities to link it to continuing development.
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08 Nov 2018

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Nov 2018

Chiropractors reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.
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31 Oct 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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18 Oct 2018

New information for chiropractic students and graduates

From today, chiropractic students and graduates have a new way of finding out about becoming a registered chiropractor and about their ongoing obligations.
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12 Sep 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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10 Sep 2018

Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2018/19.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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28 Aug 2018

Chiropractor reprimanded for inadequate professional indemnity insurance cover

A tribunal has found a chiropractor guilty and reprimanded him for professional misconduct on two counts in relation to a failure to maintain professional indemnity insurance.
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13 Aug 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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03 Aug 2018

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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31 Jul 2018

Former chiropractor fined for treating patients when not registered

A former chiropractor in Western Australia was found guilty of holding himself out as a registered chiropractor by treating patients while not registered to do so under the National Law1.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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14 Jun 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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05 Jun 2018

Chiropractic Board of Australia Forum 2018 program

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has released the program for its July forum.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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27 Apr 2018

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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12 Apr 2018

Chiropractic Board leads the way as an evidence-based regulator

The role of the Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) is to keep the public safe. One way it does this is by looking at the data collected by the National Scheme about registered chiropractors.
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04 Apr 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Apr 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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14 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the Continuing Professional Development registration standard and guideline.
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28 Feb 2018

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Feb 2018

AHPRA successfully prosecutes fake Queensland chiropractor

AHPRA has successfully prosecuted a man in Queensland for unlawful use of the protected title ‘chiropractor’ and holding out as a registered health practitioner.
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05 Feb 2018

Self-assessment tool launched to help practitioners and advertisers

A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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23 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.
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2017

21 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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07 Dec 2017

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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30 Nov 2017

Presentations from Chiropractic Board practitioner forums now available online

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has published presentations from its recent practitioner forums, where over 400 chiropractors heard from the Board directly about their regulatory obligations as practitioners.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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15 Nov 2017

AHPRA and the National Boards’ annual report reveals a marked increase in the number of chiropractic students in 2016/17

The chiropractic health workforce grew by 2.3% over the past year, to 5,284 total registrants, according to data released today in the 2016/17 annual report published by AHPRA and the National Boards.
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06 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Nov 2017

Chiropractors reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking registration invited to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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11 Oct 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its September communique.
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06 Oct 2017

Expressions of interest to be Board's nominee to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia

Applicants are invited to provide an expression of interest in being one of the Chiropractic Board of Australia’s (the Board) two nominees to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).
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15 Sep 2017

Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2017/18.
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07 Sep 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its August communique.
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01 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Aug 2017

Predatory chiropractor will never practise again

The Chiropractic Board and AHPRA have succeeded in permanently cancelling a chiropractor’s registration after they brought disciplinary proceedings to the South Australian tribunal.
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28 Aug 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its July communique.
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31 Jul 2017

A first for South Australia as tribunal permanently cancels Chiropractor’s registration

The Board has successfully brought disciplinary proceedings against a South Australian chiropractor, Dr Anthony Shanahan.
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28 Jul 2017

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Jul 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its June communique.
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07 Jul 2017

Chiropractic Board to hold practitioner forums for Chiropractors

Come and engage with the board about advertising, continuing professional development (CPD) and the National Law.
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29 Jun 2017

AHPRA and Board hold ‘commercially predatory exploitative’ chiropractor to account

Keeping the public safe is an absolute priority for the Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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21 Jun 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its May communique.
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14 Jun 2017

Vodcasts of Self-reflection forums now online

Self-regulation of learning for chiropractors plays an important role in professional behavior.
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08 May 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its April communique.
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02 May 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its March communique.
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20 Apr 2017

Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising

Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.
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11 Apr 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its February communique.
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31 Mar 2017

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Mar 2017

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for practitioner member vacancies in South Australia on the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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17 Mar 2017

Chiropractor is disqualified from applying for registration after sexual contact and inappropriate conduct with patients

The State Administrative Tribunal of WA has disqualified a former chiropractor from applying for registration for three years with the Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) after admitting to professional misconduct, including sexual contact and inappropriate conduct with female patients.
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07 Mar 2017

Chiropractic regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chiropractic Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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03 Mar 2017

New Chiropractic Board vodcast stresses the importance of professionalism to patient care

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has added to its recent vodcasts to help chiropractors understand their obligations as a registered health practitioner in Australia under the National Law.
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24 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Feb 2017

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for practitioner member vacancies in South Australia on the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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15 Feb 2017

NSW chiropractor who claimed cancer cure convicted in landmark case

A New South Wales chiropractor has been convicted of false advertising after he claimed to be able to prevent, treat and cure cancer in his advertising.
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10 Feb 2017

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its January communique.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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2016

28 Dec 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its December communique.
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09 Dec 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its November communique.
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01 Dec 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Nov 2016

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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23 Nov 2016

Supporting chiropractors' renewal on the revised registration standards

To support practitioners during the renewal period, the Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) is publishing vodcasts on revised registration standards over the coming weeks.
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21 Nov 2016

Chiropractors reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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16 Nov 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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10 Nov 2016

Annual Report reveals how the Board worked to protect the public in 2015/16

The Chiropractic Board of Australia intensified its focus on ensuring the public has access to safe and competent health services from registered chiropractors during 2015/16, according to information released today in the 2015/16 annual report published by AHPRA.
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31 Oct 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its October communique.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking registration urged to apply online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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11 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for chiropractors.
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06 Oct 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its September communique.
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07 Sep 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its August communique.
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01 Sep 2016

Chiropractic Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2016/17.
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31 Aug 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its July communique.
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01 Aug 2016

Charges laid for false and misleading advertising

AHPRA has charged a New South Wales chiropractor with breaching advertising requirements, alleging his website advertised chiropractic services in a way that was likely to be false, misleading or deceptive.
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29 Jul 2016

Communique - AHPRA and the Chiropractic Board of Australia Advertising Forum

On Thursday 28 July 2016, leaders in regulation, consumer protection, professional education, public health, the chiropractic profession, and insurance came together at an Advertising Forum in Melbourne to share their perspectives on advertising by chiropractors.
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28 Jul 2016

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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01 Jul 2016

Revised PII standard for all chiropractors takes effect from today

In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.
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10 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Jun 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its June communique.
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09 Jun 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its May communique.
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09 Jun 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its April communique.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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20 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia
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10 May 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Chiropractic Board of Australia; list of approved mentors.
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06 May 2016

Response to letter from Victorian Minister for Health The Hon Jill Hennessy MP

We recognise and understand the Minister’s concerns in relation to recent reports that chiropractors in Victoria may be performing unproven and potentially unsafe procedures on young children and infants and chiropractors advising parents against vaccinating their children.
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26 Apr 2016

If chiropractic advertising doesn’t meet legal obligations, we will take action

The Chiropractic Board of Australia and AHPRA will, in the most serious cases, prosecute chiropractors who are breaching their legal obligations and refusing to correct their advertising.
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18 Apr 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its February communique.
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08 Apr 2016

Chiropractic regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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06 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Mar 2016

Chiropractors must ensure their advertising is within the law

The Chiropractic Board of Australia, which regulates Australia’s 5,000 chiropractors, has today released a statement reinforcing that practitioners need to ensure their advertising complies with the requirements of the National Law, or they risk prosecution and disciplinary action.1
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07 Mar 2016

Statement on advertising

The Board is very concerned about any chiropractors with advertising (including websites) that may not meet the required standards despite repeated guidance being provided by the Board.
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19 Feb 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Chiropractic Board of Australia; list of approved mentors
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17 Feb 2016

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its January communique.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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18 Jan 2016

AHPRA and Chiropractic Board take action on false or misleading advertising

The Chiropractic Board of Australia and AHPRA are working with other regulators to act on concerns about potentially false or misleading advertising by a small number of chiropractors.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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21 Dec 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its December communique.
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10 Dec 2015

Revised standards for PII arrangements published today

A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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01 Dec 2015

Revised registration standards take effect from today

Revised registration standards for continuing professional development and recency of practice take effect today.
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27 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its November communique.
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24 Nov 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Nov 2015

Chiropractors reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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12 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its October communique.
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05 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised standards for all chiropractors published today

Revised registration standards for continuing professional development (CPD) and recency of practice have today been published by the Chiropractic Board of Australia, which regulates Australia’s 4,998 registered chiropractors.
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20 Oct 2015

Board campaign on professional standards

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has issued clear guidance on paediatric care and rolled out a campaign to curb advertising breaches, in an ongoing effort to protect patients.
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14 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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09 Oct 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its September communique.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for chiropractors registered in Australia.
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25 Sep 2015

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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03 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its August communique.
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02 Sep 2015

The Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for chiropractors for 2015/16.
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18 Aug 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Aug 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its July communique.
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06 Jul 2015

Results of practitioner survey

In December 2014 the Board contracted Di Marzio Research to undertake a confidential survey of registered chiropractors.
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02 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its June communique.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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18 Jun 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its May communique.
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28 May 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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14 May 2015

Former practitioner fined for claiming to be an osteopath and chiropractor

AHPRA, in partnership with the Chiropractic Board of Australia and Osteopathy Board of Australia, have successfully prosecuted Mr Robert Black.
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13 May 2015

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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06 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its April communique.
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06 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its March communique.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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20 Apr 2015

WA man fined for claiming to be a chiropractor

The Magistrates Court of WA has charged Robert Scott for claiming to be a chiropractor registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010.
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25 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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17 Mar 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Mar 2015

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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05 Feb 2015

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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28 Jan 2015

Board Chair named in Australia Day Honours

The Chair of the Chiropractic Board of Australia, Dr Wayne Minter, has been recognised with a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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2014

19 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Dec 2014

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the chiropractic profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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04 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Dec 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds chiropractors to renew registration by 30 November

Chiropractors have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Chiropractic Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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17 Nov 2014

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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10 Nov 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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21 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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06 Oct 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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23 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for 4,800 chiropractors.
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19 Sep 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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16 Sep 2014

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for chiropractors for 2014/15.
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19 Aug 2014

New National Board Chair appointed and health practitioner member reappointed

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council appoints a new National Board Chair and reappoints health practitioner member.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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12 Aug 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointments to Chiropractic Board; health performance and professional standards hearings panels and advisors.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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07 Aug 2014

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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04 Aug 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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31 Jul 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Expression of Interest - Chiropractic Board of Australia’s nominees to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia

The Chiropractic Board of Australia invites you to provide an expression of interest in being one of the Chiropractic Board of Australia's (National Board) two nominees to the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).
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24 Jul 2014

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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07 Jul 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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17 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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10 Jun 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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09 May 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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28 Apr 2014

Public consultation on a review of the Chiropractic registration standards and guidelines

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of the Chiropractic registration standards and guidelines. Consultation is open until 30 June 2014.
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10 Apr 2014

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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26 Mar 2014

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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21 Mar 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all chiropractors today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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11 Mar 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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04 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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13 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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04 Feb 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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2013

20 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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10 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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10 Dec 2013

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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20 Nov 2013

Media release

The National Board is reminding chiropractors to renew registration by 30 November.
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07 Nov 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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01 Nov 2013

Media release

The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Chiropractic Board of Australia, has been published.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Read the statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia about disclosure of evidence.
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25 Oct 2013

Media release

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review.
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18 Oct 2013

Draft guidelines focus on further training of chiropractors

The Board is seeking feedback on its latest public consultation.
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15 Oct 2013

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish their 2013/14 health profession agreement.
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07 Oct 2013

Media release

Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a chiropractor before they graduate.
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03 Oct 2013

Media release

New consultation on international criminal history checks
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26 Sep 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board releases its latest communique.
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26 Sep 2013

Media release

The Chiropractic Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.
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16 Sep 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Sep 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Sep 2013

AHPRA releases report on practitioner audits

The report on the second phase of the audit pilot that was run earlier this year is now available. Read the reports on the Audit page.
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08 Aug 2013

Media release

The Chiropractic Board of Australia cracks down to protect the public.
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08 Aug 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Aug 2013

Register for news updates

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has today launched a new service for chiropractors wanting to be emailed regular updates about the Board's work.
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02 Aug 2013

Media release

A Victorian chiropractor's registration has been cancelled after a three year battle by the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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29 Jul 2013

Media release

Chiropractic Board of Australia sets fee for 2013/14.
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15 Jul 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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14 Jun 2013

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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05 Jun 2013

Media release

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has published a downloadable logbook to help chiropractors keep a continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio that meets their legal obligations.
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04 Jun 2013

Media release

AHPRA's new statutory offences unit has been pursuing organisations and individuals who may have infringed the advertising provisions of the National Law.
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31 May 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Apr 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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03 Apr 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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22 Mar 2013

Position statements on providing public health information and paediatric care

The Board has published two position statements: providing public health information and paediatric care.
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01 Mar 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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25 Feb 2013

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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01 Feb 2013

Board Member Vacancy - Chiropractic Board of Australia

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for a health practitioner to join the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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25 Jan 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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2012

19 Dec 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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30 Nov 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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27 Nov 2012

AHPRA launches new searchable list for approved courses

For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.
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20 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for chiropractors to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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12 Nov 2012

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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29 Oct 2012

Chiropractic Board of Australia Committee - Vacancies for committee members

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for appointment to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Joint Committee of the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
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26 Oct 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Oct 2012

Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students of chiropractic who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.
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05 Oct 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communique.
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27 Sep 2012

Media Release

Chiropractors are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.
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18 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its July Communiqué.
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18 Sep 2012

Media Release

The Chiropractic Board releases a public consultation on clinical record keeping.
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10 Sep 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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10 Aug 2012

National Board membership announced

Membership of the Chiropractic Board of Australia announced.
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08 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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16 Jul 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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04 Jun 2012

Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work

Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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10 May 2012

Media Release

Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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05 Apr 2012

Newsletter from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.
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09 Mar 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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20 Feb 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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20 Feb 2012

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases December 2011 Communiqué.
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2011

28 Nov 2011

Communiqué from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Nov 2011

Chiropractors urged to renew

Chiropractors whose registration expires on 30 November are urged to renew online and on time.
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03 Nov 2011

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Oct 2011

Consultation on the Definition of Practice

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
The Chiropractic Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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20 Sep 2011

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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19 Sep 2011

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Aug 2011

Communique from the Board

The Chiropractic Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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04 Jul 2011

Board announces 2012 registration fees

The Chiropractic Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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18 May 2011

Chiropractors urged to renew on time

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
The Chiropractic Board of Australia urges chiropractors across all states and territories to renew on time.
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16 May 2011

New service for students about to graduate

AHPRA launches new online registration service for students about to graduate.
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29 Apr 2011

Communique from the Board

29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

2010

24 Dec 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 15 December 2010

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

24 Nov 2010

Communiqué from the Board - 24 November 2010

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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19 Oct 2010

Consultation on Limited Registration

14 Oct 2010

NSW Chiropractors and the title 'Dr'

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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30 Sep 2010

Assessment criteria for formal learning activities released

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Sep 2010

Victorian Chiropractors due to renew registration in September

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Chiropractic Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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