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Why getting property finance can be harder for doctors
Buying property is acknowledged to be one of life's most stressful events. As several members have told us, for doctors it's often particularly challenging.
Coroner acknowledges complexity of fitness to drive assessments
A coroner’s investigation into a fatal car accident highlights the challenges for doctors concerned about a patient’s fitness to drive. This often involves balancing the need to preserve the therapeutic relationship against considerations of public safety. Unfortunately, sometimes only hindsight will confirm a driver’s fitness.
Employers’ rights and requests for flexible work arrangements
Practices are facing more employee requests for flexible work arrangements, particularly requests to work from home. So, it's important for practice owners and practice managers to understand the legal issues and how to respond.
Employment law changes 2026: What businesses need to know
We explain the key employment law changes in 2026, including the Annual Wage Review and the National Employment Standards review.
Sorry for your loss … of revenue
Lost revenue rarely comes from undercharging. Learn about common billing pitfalls and how to avoid them.
What the budget means for doctors
Avant CMO and health economist, Prof Steve Robson, breaks down what the 2026 Federal Budget means for Australia's healthcare sector.
Leading the call for meaningful transparency
With the Federal Government reviewing the Medical Costs Finder, Avant is advocating for changes to deliver meaningful transparency and avoid unintended consequences for doctors and patients.
Court finds hospital liable after patient pressured to consent to unwanted vaginal examination
A hospital was found liable in assault and negligence after a midwife repeatedly asked a patient to undergo a vaginal examination as a condition to admission, pain relief and access to continuity-of-care when she had clearly declined and where there was no urgent clinical indication.