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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Bundaberg Health Services Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Central Queensland Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Central Queensland Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundation Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Central West Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Children's Hospital Foundation Queensland
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Chinese Medicine Practitioners Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Chiropractors Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research
The Council controls and governs the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR). QIMR was established under the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act 1945 for the purpose of conducting research into any branch or branches of medical science.
The functions of the Council are to:
- control and manage the QIMR
- raise and accept monies for the purposes of the QIMR
- invest monies raised or accepted by the Council for the purpose of the QIMR
- invest monies derived from any property or other invested monies of the Council for the purpose of the QIMR.
The Council consists of at least seven, but not more than 11, members appointed by the Governor in Council.
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Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapist Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Dental Prosthetists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Dentists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is an independent statutory agency established under the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Act 2019 to reduce health inequity and tackle Queensland's high obesity and chronic disease rates.
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Ipswich Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Mackay Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Mackay Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Medical Practitioners Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Medical Radiation Practitioners Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Mental Health Court (and Assisting Clinicians)
The Mental Health Court is established under the Mental Health Act 2016 (the Act). The Court decides the state of mind of people charged with criminal offences and whether an alleged offender was of unsound mind when they committed an office as well as their fitness for trial.
The Court is also the appeals body for decisions made by the Mental Health Review Tribunal. It is constituted by a Supreme Court Judge who is assisted by one or two clinicians. Assisting clinicians are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health.
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Mental Health Review Tribunal
The Tribunal is an independent decision making body established under the Mental Health Act 2016 (the Act). The primary purpose of the Tribunal is to review the involuntary status of persons with a mental illness and/or intellectual disability, while at the same time safeguarding their rights and balancing the rights of others, including victims of unlawful acts.
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Metro North Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Metro South Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Midwifery Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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North West Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Nursing Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Occupational Therapists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Office of the Health Ombudsman
The Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) is established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act) and is the independent health complaints management system and single point of entry for complaints relating to both registered and unregistered health practitioners, and also public, private and not-for-profit health service organisations.
Under the Act, the OHO's main responsibilities include:
- being the single point of entry for health service complaints
- dealing with all serious matters about registered health practitioners, with the option to refer less serious matters to the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
- dealing with complaints about health service organisations such as hospitals
- examining systemic issues affecting health service complaints
- monitoring performance of the National Boards and Ahpra in Queensland.
The Health Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
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Optometrists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Osteopaths Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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PA Research Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Paramedics Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Pharmacists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Physiotherapists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Podiatrists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Psychologists Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Public Panel of Assessors
One public panel of assessors and 18 professional panels of assessors are established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Act).
Members of panels of assessors are appointed under the Act to assist Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), contributing to upholding professional standards and providing expert advice to judicial members constituting the QCAT.
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Queensland Board of the Medical Board of Australia
The Queensland Board is established by the National Board under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) (the National Law) to exercise its functions in Queensland in a way that provides an effective and timely response to health practitioners and other persons in the jurisdiction, and to ensure health professionals are practicing appropriately.
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Queensland Board of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
The Queensland Board is established by the National Board under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) (the National Law) to exercise its functions in Queensland in a way that provides an effective and timely response to health practitioners and other persons in the jurisdiction, and to ensure health professionals are practicing appropriately.
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Queensland Mental Health and Drug Advisory Council
The Council is established under the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013 and its functions are linked entirely to the Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) as follows:
- provide advice to the QMHC on mental health or problematic alcohol and other drug issues, either on its own initiative or at the QMHC's request
- make recommendations to the QMHC regarding the QMHC's functions.
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Queensland Mental Health Commission
The Queensland Mental Health Commission is established under the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013. The primary function of the Commission is to drive ongoing reform towards a more integrated, evidence-based, recovery-orientated mental health and substance misuse system.
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Radiation Advisory Council
The Council is established under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 to examine and make recommendations to the Minister about radiation safety standards and other issues and to conduct research into radiation practices and transportation of radioactive materials in Queensland. Members are appointed by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, and include the Chief Health Officer, who serves on an ex-officio basis.
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Sexual Health Ministerial Advisory Committee
The Committee was established to provide advice to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services on sexual and reproductive health-related matters aligned to the Queensland Sexual Health Strategy 2016-2021 (the Strategy).
The Strategy helps improve the sexual and reproductive health of all Queenslanders by addressing a broad range of sexual and reproductive health issues including health promotion, prevention, clinical service provision and community education.
The strategy provides a framework for a variety of action plans including the Queensland HIV Action Plan 2019-2022, the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Blood-Borne Viruses and the Sexually Transmissible Infections Action Plan 2019-2022.
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South West Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Sunshine Coast Health Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Toowoomba Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Townsville Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Townsville Hospital Foundation
There are 13 Hospital Foundations established to assist their associated hospital and health service through additional funding (raised independently) to provide improved facilities, education opportunities for staff, research funding and opportunities, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of local Queensland communities.
Members are appointed under the Hospital Foundations Act 2018 by the Governor in Council, supplemented by either the Chairperson of an associated Hospital and Health Board, or their nominee who serve on an ex-officio basis.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board (the Review Board) is an independent oversight body. Its role is to oversee, monitor and report on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.
The Review Board provides an important safeguard for Queenslanders by reviewing each completed voluntary assisted dying case to ensure the process complied with the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021. It supports the safe, practical and transparent operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.
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West Moreton Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board
There are 16 Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) established as independent statutory bodies under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011. Each HHS is governed and controlled by a Hospital and Health Board (HHB).
The HHB appoints the chief executive of the health service and controls the financial management of the HHS and the HHSs staff, land and buildings.
A HHS is accountable, through the Board Chair, to the Minister for Health for local performance, delivering local priorities and meeting national health standards.
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