A reminder of how to ask questions and what this blog is, and is not.
I invite people to ask questions to help understand the law that applies to their work in the emergency services. I have been writing this
Australian Emergency Law
Australian Emergency Law, published by Michael Eburn, PhD, focuses on legal issues related to emergency services and responses in Australia. The blog covers topics such as employment disputes and disciplinary actions within fire and rescue services, legal implications of safety alerts issued by rural fire services, and the legal aftermath of emergency incidents including terrorism and public safety events. It also addresses industrial relations and ministerial powers affecting emergency service organizations, as well as procedural challenges faced by emergency service personnel in legal claims. The blog discusses statutory interpretation, negligence, liability, and regulatory compliance in the context of emergency management and public safety law.
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ACP’s ‘Australasian Clinical Practice Framework for Paramedicine V1’
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent says:
I reference your previous article [‘Specialist’ paramedics (May 25, 2024)] https://australianemergencylaw.com/2024/05/25/specialist-paramedics. The [Australasian] college [of Paramedicine] [the ACP] has subsequently released the clinical practice framework: https://paramedics.org/news/australasian-clinical-practice-framework-paramedicine-v1-launch.
I would be keen to hear your thoughts on the release…
NSW Paramedics treating children without consent
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent says:
I have a question regarding the Children and Young Persons (Care & Protection) Act 1998 (NSW) s174 which says:
A medical practitioner may carry out medical treatment on a child or young person without the consent of—
(a) the…
Authorised officers and the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA)
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent says
Section 56 of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) grants Authorised Officers specific legal powers to temporarily take a person into care and control, assess their mental health, and keep them safe if they appear to have a mental…
Leave entitlements when transferring to Ambulance Tasmania
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent has a question about transferring leave entitlments when moving from another jurisdictional ambulance service (not WA or the NT) to Tasmania. They say:
I was working for [a jurisdictional ambulance service] for 12years. At the start of the year,…
Paramedics and drugs – SA and Victoria – a question for my readers.
By M. Eburn
NOTE- in the first version of this I did not make it clear that I intended to ask about the South Australian Ambulance Service and Ambulance Victoria rather than paramedics working in other areas. I’ve amended the post, below, to…
Photos of patient’s who assault paramedics
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent is seeking advice on privacy laws. They say:
I am a WHS HSR [Work Health and Safety, Health and Safety Representative] and was wanting to get photos made of people who assault paramedics in our area displayed on…
Paramedics and the Advance Health Directive (Queensland)
By M. Eburn
Today I’m asked to comment on the Advance Health Directive (Queensland) and its application to paramedic practice. My correspondent says:
I am wondering what utility the QLD Advance Health Directive has in paramedic practice, specifically section 4 Directions About Life-Sustaining…
Doctor’s photo book leads to reprimand and fine.
By M. Eburn
I have previously reported on issues that arise for emergency services personnel when taking photos (see https://australianemergencylaw.com/?s=photo) and in particular the risk for health professionals such as paramedics – see:
…
Driving on a road closed due to an emergency – WA
By M. Eburn
Today’s correspondent says:
I understand in WA that during an emergency:
“Traffic Controllers in attendance at a road closure do not have the authority to prevent access, but may take details of the registration plate number of any road user…