Department of Health Discipline Policy Review Consultation

Overview

The department Discipline Policy has undergone a scheduled review. 

The department Discipline Policy specifies the principles and minimum requirements which the department applies to ensure a fair, reasonable and consistent approach to the management of matters that may concern a breach of discipline. This policy does not apply to Health Service Provider employees. 

The proposed amendments aim to:

• ensure the principles and requirements in relation to the management of suspected breaches of discipline are clear, contemporary and consistent  with applicable legislation and standards
• define specific roles and responsibilities for relevant parties in relation to suspected breaches of discipline and disciplinary processes, and
• ensure appropriate support and consideration is provided to all relevant parties, noting the potential impact disciplinary processes may have on those involved.

In addition to the revised Discipline Policy, a Discipline Process Flowchart which provides an overview of the disciplinary process has been developed as a related document to the Policy.

Your feedback will inform the final versions of the Discipline Policy and Discipline Process Flowchart.

Please review the draft documents below and complete the survey.

Draft Department of Heath Discipline Policy

Draft Department of Health Discipline Process Flowchart

This is an internal consultation and is open only to Department of Health employees.

The consultation period will close on Friday 20 November 2026.