Description of Conduct
The RDAA and its state associations have sought re-authorisation to continue to collectively negotiate with state and territory health departments, Country Health South Australia and Western Australia Country Health Service, on behalf of rural doctors. The negotiations relate to the terms and conditions under which rural doctors, including GPs and locums, provide services in public hospitals and health facilities as Visiting Medical Officers and provide after-hours services. The RDAA also seeks to extend authorisation to collectively negotiate with Victorian Local Hospital Networks, certain specified Primary Health Networks and Queensland Hospital and Health Service (HHS) areas.
On 19 December 2018, the ACCC issued a final determination granting re-authorisation until 19 December 2028.
Indicative timetable for assessment of the application
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31 July 2018 |
Lodgment of application and supporting submission. |
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10 August 2018 |
Public consultation process begins. |
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31 August 2018 |
Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
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September 2018 |
Applicant responds to issues raised in the public consultation process. |
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9 November 2018 |
Draft determination and interim authorization. |
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November 2018 |
Public consultation on draft determination including any conference if called. |
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19 December 2018 |
Final determination. |
Applicant(s)
- Rural Doctors Association of Australia Limited
Applications
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Received |
Decisions
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Final Determination | ||
| Draft Determination and Interim Authorisation Decision |
Consultations
ACCC correspondence
Submissions - before draft decision
Submissions - after draft decision
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ASMOFQ | ||
| Applicant | ||
| Department of Health Northern Territory |