Russell Kennedy Principal, Michael Gorton AM has completed a 10 year term with the Agency Management Committee of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). For the last five years he has chaired AHPRA and been involved in many of the significant issues affecting health practitioner regulation across Australia.
In noting the conclusion of his term, the Western Australian Health Minister, Roger Cook, as Chair of the COAG Health Council noted:
“Ministers wanted to thank you for your outstanding commitment and dedication and acknowledge your significant contributions to health practitioner regulation. As the retiring Chair and an inaugural member of the Committee, your outstanding leadership has helped achieve significant milestones in the National Scheme. Ministers appreciate your tireless efforts for the Committee since your first appointment in 2009”.
Michael was an original appointment to the AHPRA Committee which created the first national system for registration and complaint handling in relation to health professionals and health professions generally.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Gorton AM on 03 9609 1505.
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