Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Health Professions Registration Act 2005 - SCHEDULE 4

Section 182 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO OTHER ACTS

1. Accident Compensation Act 1985

In section 5(1)-

   (a)  for paragraph (a) of the definition of medical practitioner,
        substitute-



"(a) a medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005; and";

   (b)  for the definition of registered chiropractor, substitute-

"registered chiropractor means a chiropractor registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (c)  for the definition of registered dentist substitute-

"registered dentist means a dentist registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005;";

   (d)  for the definition of registered osteopath substitute

"registered osteopath means an osteopath registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005;";





   (e)  for the definition of registered physiotherapist substitute-

"registered physiotherapist means a physiotherapist registered under the
Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (f)  for the definition of registered podiatrist, substitute- "registered
        podiatrist means a podiatrist registered under the Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005;";

   (g)  for the definition of registered psychologist substitute-

"registered psychologist means a psychologist registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005;".

2. Adoption Act 1984



2.1. In section 43(3), for "registered medical practitioners within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioners
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

2.2. In section 89, for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

3. Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act 1968

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

4. Bail Act 1977

In section 5(4), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

5. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996

In section 4, in the definition of doctor, for "registered medical
practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute
"medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions Registration Act
2005".

6. Cancer Act 1958

In section 59(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

7. Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003

In section 3, for the definition of registered medical practitioner
substitute- "registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;".

8. Child Employment Act 2003

In section 3, in the definition of registered pharmacist for "registered
pharmacist within the meaning of the Pharmacy Practice Act 2004" substitute
"pharmacist registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".



9. Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005

In section 3, for the definition of health professional substitute- "health
professional means-

   (a)  a medical practitioner; or

   (b)  a nurse; or

   (c)  a psychologist- registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005;".

10. Children, Youth and Families Act 2005



10.1. In section 3(1)-

   (a)  for paragraphs (i) and (j) of the definition of information holder
        substitute-



"(i) a psychologist registered under the Health Professions Registration Act
2005;

   (j)  a nurse registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (b)  for the definition of registered medical practitioner substitute-

"registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner registered under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (c)  for the definition of registered psychologist, substitute-

"registered psychologist means a psychologist registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005;".



10.2. For section 182(1)(b) substitute-



"(b) a nurse registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;".

11. Coal Mines (Pensions) Act 1958

In section 105(4), for "a registered medical practitioner within the meaning
of the Medical Practice Act 1994" (where twice occurring) substitute "a
medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions Registration Act
2005".

12. Coroners Act 1985

In section 3(1), in the definition of doctor, for "registered medical
practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute
"medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions Registration Act
2005".

13. Corrections Act 1986



13.1. In section 16(1), for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

13.2. In section 30I(5), in the definition of authorised person-

   (a)  for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical
        Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under
        the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  for "registered psychologist within the meaning of the Psychologists
        Registration Act 2000" substitute "psychologist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

13.3. In section 60G(a), for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

13.4. In section 77(8), for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

14. Crimes Act 1958



14.1. In section 15-

   (a)  for the definition of registered medical practitioner, substitute-

"registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner registered under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (b)  in the definition of registered midwife, for "Part 2 of the Nurses Act
        1993" substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

14.2. In section 464(2)-

   (a)  in the definition of dentist, for "registered dentist within the
        meaning of the Dental Practice Act 1999" substitute "dentist
        registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of medical practitioner, for "registered medical
        practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994"
        substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (c)  in the definition of nurse, for "registered nurse within the meaning
        of the Nurses Act 1993" substitute "nurse registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

15. Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  for the definition of registered medical practitioner substitute-

"registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner registered under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (b)  in the definition of registered psychologist, for "section 6 of the
        Psychologists Registration Act 2000" substitute "the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

16. Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981



16.1. In section 4(2)-

   (a)  in paragraph (a), for "section 26 of the Pharmacy Practice Act 2004"
        substitute "Part 6 of the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in paragraph (b), for "section 31(1)(b) of the Pharmacy Practice Act
        2004" substitute "Part 6 of the Health Professions Registration Act
        2005";

   (c)  in paragraph (c), for "section 26" substitute "Part 6".

16.2. In section 7, for "Medical Practice Act 1994, the Pharmacy Practice Act
2004, the Veterinary Practice Act 1997, the Dentists Act 1972," substitute
"Health Professions Registration Act 2005, Veterinary Practice Act 1997,".

16.3. In section 12A(1)(a), for "under the Chinese Medicine Registration Act
2000" substitute "by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

16.4. In section 27A(4)(a), for "section 8 of the Chinese Medicine
Registration Act 2000" substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act
2005".

16.5. In section 130(b), for "Pharmacy Practice Act 2004;" substitute "Health
Professions Registration Act 2005.".

16.6. Section 130(c) is repealed.

17. Electoral Act 2002

In section 3, in paragraph (a) of the definition of registered medical
practitioner for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the
Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

18. Emergency Services Superannuation Act 1986

In section 24(2), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

19. Evidence Act 1958



19.1. In section 32B, in the definition of registered medical practitioner,
for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical
Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the
Health Professions Registration Act 2005".





19.2. In section 55(8), for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

19.3. In section 107A(1)(p) for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

19.4. In section 107A(1)(q), for "registered dentist within the meaning of the
Dental Practice Act 1999" substitute "dentist registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

20. Firearms Act 1996

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  for the definition of registered medical practitioner substitute-

"registered medical practitioner" means a medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;";

   (b)  for the definition of registered nurse substitute-

"registered nurse means a nurse registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005;";

   (c)  in the definition of registered psychologist, for "section 6 of the
        Psychologists Registration Act 2000" substitute "the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".





21. Food Act 1984

In section 4(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner", for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

22. Freedom of Information Act 1982

In section 33(5), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" (where twice occurring) substitute "medical
practitioner registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

23. Guardianship and Administration Act 1986

In section 3(1), for the definition of registered practitioner substitute-
"registered practitioner means a-

   (a)  medical practitioner; or

   (b)  dentist- registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005.".

24. Health Act 1958



24.1. In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner,
for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical
Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the
Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

24.2. In section 162B-

   (a)  in the definition of midwife, for "a person registered under division
        1 of the register kept under the Nurses Act 1993" substitute "a nurse
        registered under division 1 of the register kept under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of registered medical practitioner for "registered
        medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

24.3. In section 162FB-

   (a)  in paragraph (a), for "established under the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "continued in operation under the Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in paragraph (b), for "established under the Nurses Act 1993"
        substitute "continued in operation under the Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005".

24.4. In section 366C(2)(a), for "Chinese Medicine Registration Act 2000 or is
authorised in accordance with section 61(11) of that Act" substitute "Health
Professions Registration Act 2005 or has their registration endorsed under
section 28 of that Act".

25. Health Practitioners (Special Events Exemption) Act 1999



25.1. In section 3, for the definition of health registration Act substitute-

"health registration Act means the Health Professions Registration Act 2005
and includes any regulations made under that Act;".

25.2. In section 16(2), for "Pharmacy Practice Act 2004" substitute "Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".



26. Health Records Act 2001

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

27. Health Services Act 1988

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

28. Human Tissue Act 1982

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

29. Infertility Treatment Act 1995

In section 3(1), in the definition of doctor, for "Medical Practice Act 1994"
substitute "Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

30. Intellectually Disabled Persons' Services Act 1986

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".



31. Juries Act 2000

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  in paragraph (a) of the definition of registered medical practitioner,
        for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical
        Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under
        the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of registered psychologist, for "registered
        psychologist within the meaning of the Psychologists Registration Act
        1987" substitute "psychologist registered under the Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005".

32. Legal Profession Act 2004

In section 2.5.2, for the definition of registered medical practitioner,
substitute- "registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;".

33. Liquor Control Reform Act 1998

In section 6(c), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994 or registered pharmaceutical chemist" substitute
"medical practitioner or pharmacist registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005".

34. Marine Act 1988

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  in the definition of approved health professional, for "registered
        nurse, within the meaning of the Nurses Act 1993, registered"
        substitute "nurse registered under the Health Professions Registration
        Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for "registered
        medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

35. Meat Industry Act 1993

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

36. Medical Treatment Act 1988

In section 3, in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

37. Mental Health Act 1986

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for "registered
        medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of registered nurse, for "Part 2 of the Nurses Act
        1993" substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".



38. Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

In section 37(4), in the definition of medical treatment for "registered
medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994"
substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005".

39. Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968

In section 17(1), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

40. Police Regulation Act 1958



40.1. In section 7(1) for "registered medical practitioners within the meaning
of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioners registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

40.2. In section 16B(2) for "registered medical practitioner (within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994)" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

40.3. In section 64B(2), in the definition of disability, for "registered
medical practitioners within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994"
substitute "medical practitioners registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005".







41. Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985

In section 5, in the definition of medical practitioner, for "registered
medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994"
substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions
Registration Act 2005".

42. Radiation Act 2005



42.1. For section 44(2) substitute-



"(2) In this section- relevant practitioner registration board means, in
relation to an applicant for a use licence who is or was-

   (a)  registered as a health practitioner by a responsible board under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005-the responsible board that
        registered that person;

   (b)  a registered veterinary practitioner within the meaning of the
        Veterinary Practice Act 1997-the Veterinary Practitioners Registration
        Board of Victoria established under Part 6 of that Act.".

42.2. For section 60(2)(a) substitute-



"(a) notify the authority holder and the relevant practitioner registration
board that registered the authority holder of-".





42.3. For section 60(5) substitute-



"(5) In this section- relevant practitioner registration board means, in
relation to an authority holder who is-

   (a)  registered as a health practitioner by a responsible board under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005-the responsible board that
        registered that person;

   (b)  a registered veterinary practitioner within the meaning of the
        Veterinary Practice Act 1997-the Veterinary Practitioners Registration
        Board of Victoria established under Part 6 of that Act.".

42.4. For section 136(1)(b) substitute-



"(b) a responsible board established or continued in operation under the
Health Professions Registration Act 2005 or the Veterinary Practitioners Board
of Victoria established under Part 6 of the Veterinary Practice Act 1997;".

42.5. Section 136(3) is repealed.

43. Retirement Villages Act 1986

In section 16(5)(b), for "registered medical practitioners within the meaning
of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioners registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".





44. Road Safety Act 1986

In section 3(1)-

   (a)  in the definition of approved health professional, for "registered
        nurse, within the meaning of the Nurses Act 1993, registered"
        substitute "nurse registered under the Health Professions Registration
        Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of dentist, for "registered dentist within the
        meaning of the Dental Practice Act 1999" substitute "dentist
        registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (c)  in the definition of pharmacist, for "registered pharmacist within the
        meaning of the Pharmacy Practice Act 2004" substitute "pharmacist
        registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (d)  in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for "registered
        medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

45. Sentencing Act 1991



45.1. In section 18ZY(4)(a), for "registered medical practitioner within the
meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner
registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

45.2. In section 95BA(2)-

   (a)  in the definition of dentist, for "Dental Practice Act 1999" (where
        twice occurring) substitute "Health Professions Registration Act
        2005";

   (b)  in the definition of medical practitioner, for "Medical Practice Act
        1994" (where twice occurring) substitute "Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005";

   (c)  in the definition of psychologist-

   (i)  in paragraph (a), for "section 6 of the Psychologists Registration Act
        2000" substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (ii) in paragraph (b), for "in accordance with section 5 of the
        Psychologists Registration Act 2000 to be registered under section 6
        of that Act" substitute "to be registered as a psychologist under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

46. Serious Sex Offenders Monitoring Act 2005

In section 3(1), in the definition of psychologist-

   (a)  in paragraph (a), for "the Psychologists Registration Act 2000"
        substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in paragraph (b), for "the Psychologists Registration Act 2000 to be
        registered" substitute "the Health Professions Registration Act 2005
        to be registered as a psychologist".

47. State Employees Retirement Benefits Act 1979

In section 2(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

48. State Superannuation Act 1988

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

49. Summary Offences Act 1966

In section 42(2), for "registered medical practitioner within the meaning of
the Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered
under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005".

50. Transport Act 1983

In section 93(1)-

   (a)  in paragraph (a) of the definition of approved health professional,
        for "registered nurse, within the meaning of the Nurses Act 1993,
        registered" substitute "nurse registered under the Health Professions
        Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for "registered
        medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act
        1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005".

51. Transport Accident Act 1986



51.1. In section 3(1)-

   (a)  in the definition of medical practitioner, for "registered medical
        practitioner (within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994)"
        substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  in the definition of medical service, for "Chinese Medicine
        Registration Act 2000" substitute "Health Professions Registration Act
        2005 or whose registration is endorsed to practise acupuncture under
        that Act";

   (c)  in the definition of registered psychologist, for "the Psychologists
        Registration Act 2000" substitute "the Health Professions Registration
        Act 2005".

51.2. In section 134, for the definition of medical practitioner substitute-

"registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner registered under
the Health Professions Registration Act 2005;".

52. Transport Superannuation Act 1988

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

53. Veterinary Practice Act 1997



53.1. In section 3, in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"Medical Practice Act 1994" substitute "Health Professions Registration Act
2005".

53.2. For section 27(5), substitute-



"(5) In this section, registered practitioner means-

   (a)  a registered medical practitioner; or

   (b)  a psychologist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (c)  a physiotherapist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (d)  an osteopath registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (e)  a chiropractor registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005.".

54. Workers Compensation Act 1958

In section 3(1), in the definition of registered medical practitioner, for
"registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice
Act 1994" substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
Professions Registration Act 2005".

55. Wrongs Act 1958

In section 28LB-

   (a)  in the definition of medical practitioner, for "registered medical
        practitioner (within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994)"
        substitute "medical practitioner registered under the Health
        Professions Registration Act 2005";

   (b)  for the definition of registered health practitioner substitute-

"registered health practitioner means-

   (a)  a medical practitioner; or

   (b)  a dentist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (c)  a chiropractor registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (d)  an optometrist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (e)  an osteopath registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (f)  a physiotherapist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (g)  a podiatrist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (h)  a psychologist registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005; or

   (i)  a Chinese medicine practitioner registered under the
        Health Professions Registration Act 2005;". ---------------