Inquiry into Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 and two related Bills
Terms of reference and the Government's proposed collaborative arrangements amendments
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Senator Siewert, pursuant to notice of motion not objected to as a formal motion, moved business of the Senate notice of motion no. 1
(1) That the following bills:
Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill 2009
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009, be again referred to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee, together with the Government amendments to the bills circulated on 28 October 2009, for inquiry and report by 1 February 2010.
(2) In undertaking this inquiry, the committee shall consider:
(a) whether the consequences of the Government's amendments for professional regulation of midwifery will give doctors medical veto over midwives' ability to renew their licence to practice;
(b) whether the Government's amendments' influence on the health care market will be anti-competitive;
(c) whether the Government's amendments will create difficulties in delivering intended access and choice for Australian women;
(d) why the Government's amendments require ‘collaborative arrangements' that do not specifically include maternity service providers including hospitals;
(e) whether the Government's amendments will have a negative impact on safety and continuity of care for Australian mothers; and
(f) any other related matter.
Question put and passed.
Statement by leave: Senator O'Brien, by leave, made a statement relating to the motion.
[The Government's amendments to the Bills circulated on 28 October 2009 are attached]
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia