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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, concerns raised, and resolution of those concerns regarding the Therapeutic Goods (Articles that are Not Medical Devices) Amendment Declaration 2025. The answer refers him to Commonwealth legislation and explanatory statements.

AnsweredQoN 119Legislative Council

Asked

20 May 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

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Health

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I refer to the Therapeutic Goods (Articles that are Not Medical Devices) Amendment Declaration 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about this amendment to the declaration; (b) who was consulted prior to this amendment declaration being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) has the finalised amendment declaration addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

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Answered

24 June 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health

Response time

9 days

(a)–(e) This Amendment was made under the Commonwealth Therapeutic Goods Legislation.
The purpose of, and consultation undertaken in relation to, each instrument is set out in the relevant explanatory statement for each instrument, available on the Federal Register of Legislation.

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