The Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited - Authorisation - A91088
Outcome
Granted
Applicant(s)
The Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited
Authorisation number(s)/Date lodged
A91088,
22nd April 2008
Summary
The Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited (AMA NSW) seeks authorisation to collectively negotiate with NSW Health and public health organisations (PHOs) in New South Wales the terms and conditions (including but not limited to remuneration) of visiting medical officer (VMO) contracts in the New South Wales public hospital system.
On 13 August 2008 the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation for a period of five years to AMA NSW to collectively negotiate with:
- NSW Health the standard terms and conditions, including rates of remuneration, of contracts for VMOs engaged in the NSW public hospital system
- PHOs in NSW (as set out in attachment A to the determination) on issues relevant to the engagement of VMOs by PHOs but excluding standard VMO contract terms and conditions and rates of remuneration.
