There has been at least three recent convictions for unlawful discharge of food waste in the Great Barrier Reef region.

The Government distanced itself from the Report, so it is unclear whether the recommendations will ever be implemented.

NSW drivers will face harsher penalties for driving a motor vehicle with alcohol or illicit substances in their system.

Young people under 18 years of age who have committed minor drug offences may be eligible for pre-court diversion options.

This newsletter has links and summaries to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to the healthcare industry.

From 1 January 2021, professional athletes who test positive to substances of abuse face a maximum ban of three months.

The article considers how this specific EU case compares with related UK cases, and looks at recent Australian trends.

For a patent to be eligible for a term extension, the pharmaceutical substance must be explicitly listed on the ARTG.

PTE provisions in Australia have been the subject of an extensive review, but the final report will not be released soon.

The Essendon Football Club and its 34 former and current players have been banned for taking performance-enhancing drugs.

This article includes a key development in Australian food labelling law, which relates to competition & consumer law.

Self-regulation brings more risk and a greater need to understand exactly what is required when advertising medicines.

The pharmacy industry is moving from community-based dispensaries to discount pharmaceutical and healthcare retailers.

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), announced regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the safety of medical devices.

The ACT has passed a bill which will see the possession of cannabis legalised for the first time in Australian history.

This declined opportunity leaves doubt as to the appropriate 'starting point' for patents under the 1952 Patents Act.

Alphapharm and other generic manufacturers may considerable damages for the infringement of the Escitalopram Patent.

ENBREL is Pfizer's autoimmune disorder therapy, used to treat various chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.

Food offered for retail sale will be required to be labelled more clearly to inform consumers of the product's origins.

The TGA is actively supervising the inappropriate advertisement of therapeutic goods in relation to the coronavirus.