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Ahpra issues new guidance on financial and commercial conflicts of interest

New interim guidance from Ahpra reinforces the importance of independent clinical judgement and warns employers about commercial pressures that may compromise patient care. The guidance is particularly relevant to optometrists working in environments where commercial or financial incentives may intersect with clinical decision-making. Optometry Australia welcomes the guidance and supports Ahpra’s focus on protecting practitioners’ clinical independence and ensuring patient health and wellbeing remain the priority. 

A Stronger Voice for Optometry – a reflective message from the first Chair and President of the new Optometry Australia

Being a member of Optometry Australia matters because advocacy is stronger when the profession stands together. The united Optometry Australia will advocate more powerfully, respond more effectively and pursue changes that individual practitioners cannot achieve alone.

Optometrists invited to contribute to Code of Conduct review

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are seeking feedback from registered practitioners to help inform the scope and priorities of the review. Ahpra has asked professional associations, including Optometry Australia, to help raise awareness of the consultation among registered practitioners.