Our policy submissions

Influencing policy & shaping practice

In working towards a health system with better outcomes and experiences for all its users, we are committed to influencing policy and shaping practice to reflect the needs and perspectives of consumers. We want to be certain that the voice of consumers leads to improvement.

One of the ways that we actively participate in impacting policy is through developing informed and credible positions on the most relevant topics. We write submissions and responses to pertinent consultation papers, draft Bills, and policy documents wherever possible.

Past submissions

Here are some of the submissions we have made in recent years:

• Senate Inquiry submission into Transvaginal Mesh Implants - May 2017
• Submission to the Review of Hospital Safety and Quality Assurance in Victoria - April 2016
• Consultation response to Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Program - February 2016 and outcome letter from the Department of Health and Human Services  -August 2016
• Submission to National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards - Consultation draft - October 2015
• Submission to Inquiry on Chronic Illness Prevention and Management - August 2015
• Response to Modernising Victoria's Health Complaints Legislation: Consulation paper - 2015
• Inquiry into End of Life Care by Legal and Social Issues Committee: Consultation paper - 2015
• Review of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professionals: Consultation paper - 2014
• National Health and Medical Research Council and  Consumers’ Health Forum of Australia Revised Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research – Consultation paper - August 2014
• Parliamentary Enquiry on Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare - 2014
• The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
• Consumers, the health system and health literacy: Taking action to improve safety and quality – Consultation paper - 2013
• Australian Department of Health Review of Medicare Locals – Consultation - 2013
• Medicines Australia Transparency Model: Consultation and discussion paper - 2013
• Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Guidelines for ethical relationships between health professionals and industry, - 2013
• The Review of the Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 2012