Policy and Advocacy

ACT and QLD Election Outcomes
ACT and QLD Election Outcomes

8 Nov 2024 | Following the ACT election on 19 October 2024, ACT Labor won its seventh term

Policy and Advocacy Compensation Schemes Update November 7
Policy and Advocacy Compensation Schemes Update November 7

8 Nov 2024 | In Western Australia, the Workers Compensation Fees Order was updated, effective 1 July 2024

Policy and Advocacy Veterans Update November 7
Policy and Advocacy Veterans Update November 7

7 Nov 2024 | On 6 November OTA travelled to Canberra to attend the Health Providers' Partnership Forum.

Policy and Advocacy Aged Care Update November 7
Policy and Advocacy Aged Care Update November 7

7 Nov 2024 | OTA welcomes the Senate Committee Report, released on 4 November

Policy and Advocacy Disability Update November 7
Policy and Advocacy Disability Update November 7

7 Nov 2024 | OTA attended an in-person workshop hosted by the Social Deck and IHACPA

OTA Statement: Scope of Practice Review Final Report
OTA Statement: Scope of Practice Review Final Report

6 Nov 2024 | OTA welcomes the release of the Final Report of the Scope of Practice Review

Michelle Oliver Appointed as OTA's First Chief Occupational Therapist
Michelle Oliver Appointed as OTA's First Chief Occupational ...

25 Oct 2024 | For the first time, OTA has appointed a Chief Occupational Therapist, with Michelle Oliver stepping into this piv...

Policy and Advovacy Disability Update 22 October
Policy and Advovacy Disability Update 22 October

21 Oct 2024 | Representatives from OTA recently met face to face with the office of Michael Sukkar

Policy and Advocacy Aged Care Update October 22
Policy and Advocacy Aged Care Update October 22

21 Oct 2024 | OTA General Managers Alissa Fotiades and Michelle Oliver represented the OT profession at the Mental Health Secto...