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03 Jun 2025

Have your say on the review of the Supervised practice framework

Ahpra and the National Boards are reviewing the Supervised practice framework and want to hear from you. How do you use the framework? What are its strengths and limitations? Is it working flexibly or is it too restrictive? Is there anything missing? Now is the time to have your say.
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28 May 2025

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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19 May 2025

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data

The latest registrant data is now available
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05 May 2025

Call for applications for appointment to the Paramedicine Board of Australia

There are vacancies arising for two community members with no jurisdictional requirement on the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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23 Apr 2025

New paramedic model to boost healthcare access

More Australians will be able to access high-quality, safe healthcare, under a proposal to support paramedics to expand their scope of practice.
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21 Feb 2025

Discrimination and racism will not be tolerated

Joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards
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18 Feb 2025

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data

The latest registrant data is now available
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29 Jan 2025

Ahpra appoints new CEO

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has appointed Justin Untersteiner as Chief Executive Officer.
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News Archives

2024

12 Dec 2024

Unqualified man sentenced for claiming to be a paramedic at motorcycle events

Key points A Sydney man has been sentenced for working as a paramedic without registration. Mr Lachlan Gardner agreed to work as a paramedic at various motocross events across regional NSW during 2023 despite holding no qualifications in paramedicine and never being registered as a paramedic. Mr Gardner held himself out as a paramedic to event organisers, emergency workers, a triple zero (000) operator and members of the public at motorcycle events. Mr Gardner pleaded guilty to one charge of holding himself out as a registered paramedic and two charges of describing himself as authorised or qualified to practise as a paramedic. He was convicted and ordered to serve a 24-month Community Corrections Order and pay $5000 in legal costs. Court location: Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney
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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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09 Dec 2024

Paramedic reprimanded for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a Queensland paramedic and put conditions on his registration for acting outside his scope of practice and failing to keep adequate records.
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29 Oct 2024

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data

The latest registrant data is now available
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24 Oct 2024

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for paramedics is open

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

Paramedicine Board of Australia registration fee remains frozen for 2024/25

The Paramedicine Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a freeze in the annual registration fee for paramedics for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

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

If you’re studying to become a paramedic and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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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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07 Aug 2024

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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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

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data

The latest registrant data is now available
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07 Mar 2024

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data December 2023

The latest registrant data is now available
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2023

01 Dec 2023

Victorian paramedic suspended for 12 months for falsifying registration certificate

A Victorian tribunal has found a paramedic who falsified his registration certificate engaged in professional misconduct and suspended him for 12 months.
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29 Nov 2023

Former paramedic banned after failing to resuscitate dying patient

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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01 Nov 2023

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data September 2023

The latest registrant data is now available
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04 Oct 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for paramedics is now open

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

Paramedicine Board of Australia registration fee unchanged for 2023/24

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced no change in the annual registration fee for paramedics 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 paramedic and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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31 Aug 2023

Woman banned from registering as a paramedic after being jailed for Medicare-related fraud

A woman jailed for Medicare-related fraud has been reprimanded and disqualified from registering as a paramedic.
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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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20 Jul 2023

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data June 2023

The latest registrant data is now available
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08 Jul 2023

Paramedicine Board acknowledges paramedics on international day

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) is today acknowledging the hard work and dedication of paramedics on International Paramedics Day.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Paramedicine 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

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data March 2023

The latest registrant data is now available
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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 Paramedicine Board of Australia

There is a vacancy for registered paramedics from a small jurisdiction (the ACT, NT or Tas) arising on the Paramedicine 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 Mar 2023

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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06 Mar 2023

Call for applications for appointment to the Paramedicine Board of Australia

Updated: 11 April 2023 There are multiple practitioner member vacancies and a community member vacancy arising on the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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21 Feb 2023

Expression of Interest - Private Sector Employers Reference Group

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking expressions of interest from employers of paramedics in the private sector to become members of a reference group being established.
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07 Feb 2023

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data December 2022

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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25 Nov 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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23 Nov 2022

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data September 2022

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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18 Oct 2022

Former paramedic convicted for practising while suspended

A former paramedic who continued to work at a remote mine site in Queensland after their registration was suspended was sentenced yesterday after pleading guilty in the Magistrates Court of Queensland.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for paramedics is now open

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

Paramedic cancelled and banned from health work after lying about inappropriate relationship with patient

A paramedic has had his registration cancelled and been banned from providing health services for two years after he inappropriately pursued a relationship with a vulnerable patient and lied to investigators about it.
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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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28 Jul 2022

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data June 2022

The latest registrant data is now available
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22 Jul 2022

Extension: temporary acceptance of additional English language tests

National Boards are now accepting the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition test for applications received until 21 February 2023.
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20 Jul 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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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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08 Jul 2022

Paramedicine Board acknowledges paramedics on international day

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) is today acknowledging the hard work and dedication of paramedics on International Paramedics Day.
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30 Jun 2022

Code of conduct for paramedics is in effect

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for paramedics is in effect with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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07 Jun 2022

New Accreditation Committee members appointed

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (Board) announces the updated membership of the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (Committee).
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09 May 2022

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data March 2022

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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09 Mar 2022

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Feb 2022

Call for applications for appointment to the Paramedicine Board of Australia

There are vacancies arising for community members from any state or territory on the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

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

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data December 2021

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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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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29 Oct 2021

Call for applications - Appointment to the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee

Applications are now open from interested persons for appointment to the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (the Committee).
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26 Oct 2021

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data September 2021

The latest registrant data is now available
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for paramedics is now open

Paramedics have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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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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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as a paramedic anywhere in Australia.
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15 Sep 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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14 Sep 2021

Paramedicine Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for paramedics for 2021-22.
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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

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data June 2021

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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22 Jun 2021

Promotion of COVID-19 vaccinations: further information for healthcare practitioners and other advertisers

The Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency have published a joint statement today about the promotion of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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11 Jun 2021

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 paramedics and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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31 May 2021

Grandparenting is ending: unregistered practitioners should apply now

Unregistered practitioners thinking about applying for registration, who want to rely on their experience practising paramedicine before the national regulation of paramedics, are encouraged to apply for registration before 1 December 2021.
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14 May 2021

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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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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12 May 2021

Paramedicine professional capabilities come into effect on 1 June

The Paramedicine Board's (the Board) Professional capabilities for registered paramedics (the professional capabilities) come into effect on 1 June 2021.
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07 May 2021

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data March 2021

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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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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11 Feb 2021

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data December 2020

The latest registrant data is now available
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2020

21 Dec 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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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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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for paramedics is now open

Paramedics are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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18 Sep 2020

Paramedicine Board of Australia freeze registration fee for 2020–21

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for paramedics for 2020–21.
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15 Sep 2020

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

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a paramedic?
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14 Sep 2020

Paramedic accreditation standards released

The Paramedicine Accreditation Committee has released the first standards for accreditation of paramedicine education programs under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (National Law).
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14 Sep 2020

Paramedic professional capabilities released

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released the Professional capabilities for Paramedicine practitioners (the professional capabilities). These capabilities will come into effect on 1 June 2021.
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21 Aug 2020

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data June 2020

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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30 Jun 2020

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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23 Jun 2020

Board releases new guidelines for practitioners and students on blood-borne viruses

The Paramedicine Board of Australia is encouraging practitioners and students to review the new Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses before they take effect on 6 July 2020.
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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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16 Apr 2020

Paramedicine Board supports surge

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has been working with Ahpra and the other National Boards on a range of initiatives to help support Australia’s registered paramedics to continue to provide care to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16 Apr 2020

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data March 2020

The latest registrant data is now available
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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 we have seen before
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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

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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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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26 Feb 2020

Call for applications - Paramedicine List of approved accreditation assessors

The Paramedicine Accreditation Committee (the Accreditation Committee) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with the relevant expertise to be included on a list of approved accreditation assessors who may be appointed to accreditation assessment teams.
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26 Feb 2020

Call for applications for appointment to the Paramedicine Board of Australia

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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17 Feb 2020

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data December 2019

The latest registrant data is now available
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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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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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14 Jan 2020

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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2019

19 Dec 2019

Consultation paper released

The Paramedicine Accreditation Committee has published a consultation paper on its draft proposed accreditation standards.
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09 Dec 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2019

Paramedicine 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 Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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22 Nov 2019

Paramedics reminded to renew registration by 30 November to avoid late fee

Paramedics have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time and avoid a late fee.
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19 Nov 2019

Paramedics' first registration renewal in the National Scheme

Paramedics are set to renew their registration for the first time since paramedicine became a nationally regulated health profession on 30 November 2018.
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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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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 paramedic?
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31 Oct 2019

Paramedics encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

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

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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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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26 Sep 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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19 Sep 2019

Paramedicine Board of Australia registration fee increased for 2019/20

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for paramedics for 2019/20.
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19 Sep 2019

Paramedics, get ready to renew registration by 30 November

Paramedics, get ready to renew your registration!
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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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05 Sep 2019

Consultation open for paramedics on blood borne viruses guidelines

The Paramedicine Board of Australia, in partnership with the Dental, Medical, Nursing and Midwifery and Podiatry Boards of Australia, has opened consultation on the draft Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood borne viruses (the draft guidelines).
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30 Aug 2019

Newsletter from the Board

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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30 Aug 2019

Paramedicine competence assessments available

The Paramedicine Board of Australia is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached on a national entry-level competence assessment for paramedics to be conducted by a consortium of universities across the country.
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15 Aug 2019

Additional English language test approved

To be registered as a paramedic in Australia you must be able to demonstrate that your English language skills meet the minimum requirements set by the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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07 Aug 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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07 Aug 2019

Paramedicine Board releases latest registrant data June 2019

The latest registrant data for June 2019 is now available
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14 May 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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09 May 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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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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17 Apr 2019

April 2019

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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01 Apr 2019

Paramedicine Accreditation Committee membership announced

The Paramedicine Board of Australia is pleased to announce the membership of the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee.
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28 Mar 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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15 Feb 2019

Call for applications

There is a vacancy for a community member from any state or territory arising on the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
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10 Jan 2019

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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2018

20 Dec 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee

The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme regulates more than 709,000 registered health practitioners and over 150,000 registered students across 15 health professions. It also accredits over 740 approved programs of study delivered by over 330 education providers.
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30 Nov 2018

Paramedics: Welcome to the National Scheme!

Tomorrow paramedicine becomes a regulated profession.
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30 Nov 2018

Accreditation arrangements for paramedicine

The Paramedicine Board of Australia announces accreditation arrangements for the paramedicine profession.
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09 Nov 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communiques.
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01 Nov 2018

New transitional arrangements policy for English language registration standard

To help with the transition of the paramedicine profession into the National Regulation and Accreditation Scheme, the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has released a Transitional arrangements policy for the English language skills registration standard (English language standard).
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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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19 Oct 2018

Dual registration requirements for registered nurses and paramedics

When paramedicine becomes a regulated profession on 1 December 2018 all practising paramedics must be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Paramedicine Board).
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12 Oct 2018

Ministers announce national regulation to start on 1 December 2018 - Paramedics apply now!

At today’s COAG Health Council meeting, the Ministerial Council announced that national regulation of paramedicine will start on 1 December 2018.
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20 Sep 2018

Board introduces expanded supervised practice framework

To support the transition of the paramedicine profession into regulation, the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) is introducing an expanded Supervised practice framework for paramedics (the framework).
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20 Sep 2018

Paramedics get ready for regulation! National registration is open

National regulation of paramedicine will start in late 2018.
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10 Sep 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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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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31 Aug 2018

‘Paramedic’ to become a protected title

Next week the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will start to receive applications for paramedic registration in preparation for the start of paramedic regulation under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) later this year.
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10 Aug 2018

Get ready for regulation with a new video

From late 2018, paramedics must be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) and meet the Board's registration standards in order to practise in Australia.
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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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01 Aug 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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23 Jul 2018

Learn about paramedicine regulation at our forums

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) invites paramedics and stakeholders to a forum to find out more about the national regulation of paramedicine and what it means for you.
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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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26 Jun 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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26 Jun 2018

Get ready for regulation! Board announces paramedicine fees and registration start-date

To help the profession get ready for national regulation later this year, the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) is pleased to announce the date registration opens.
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15 Jun 2018

Codes, policies and guidelines set professional standards for paramedicine

The Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) has approved an interim set of codes, guidelines and policies that outline the professional standards for the profession.
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05 Jun 2018

Expression of Interest – Accreditation functions for the paramedicine profession

Applications for expressions of interest have now closed.
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01 Jun 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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17 May 2018

The standards all paramedics will need to meet for registration have been released

New national registration standards for paramedics take effect today in readiness for the national registration of all paramedics.
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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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01 May 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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17 Apr 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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13 Apr 2018

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

The Paramedicine 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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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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07 Mar 2018

Webinar resources on the proposed registration standards now available

On Tuesday 6 February we ran a one-hour webinar on the proposed registration standards all paramedics will have to meet to practise in Australia later this year.
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07 Mar 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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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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31 Jan 2018

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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31 Jan 2018

Help shape the national standards that all paramedics will need to meet

Your opportunity to have a say on the national standards that all paramedics need to meet later this year closes on 8 February 2018.
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2017

20 Dec 2017

Have your say on the standards paramedics must meet

Public consultation opened today on the registration standards that paramedics must meet once paramedicine joins the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in late 2018.
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20 Dec 2017

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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29 Nov 2017

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its latest communique.
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03 Nov 2017

Communique from the Board

The Paramedicine Board releases its first communique.
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25 Oct 2017

National regulation of paramedicine moves a step closer

The national regulation of paramedicine moves a step closer with the appointment of the first Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board).
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07 Sep 2017

Legislative changes welcomed

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards welcome the passage of legislative reforms to establish the Paramedicine Board of Australia and introduce additional measures to protect the public.
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