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A GP (General Practitioner) cannot initiate the treatment, although they can prescribe in very limited circumstances, e.g. co-prescribing on behalf of the specialist; and in rural areas, if the patient has been diagnosed with ADHD, a GP may apply for the authority to prescribe. Patients who may require Schedule 8 CNS stimulant medication should ...
The articles in the Gazette include official notices from municipal councils and government departments about the naming of roads and the acquisition of land as well as changes to legislation and government departments in New South Wales. [2]
The state Executive Council, consisting of the governor and senior ministers, exercises the executive authority through the relevant portfolio. The current government is held by the state Labor Party, led by Premier Chris Minns. Minns succeeded Dominic Perrottet from the Liberal Party on 28 March 2023 following the state election.
Together they administer the health portfolio through the Health cluster, including the Ministry of Health, its Office of Medical Research, and a range of other government agencies, including local health districts and the NSW Ambulance service. [5] Ultimately, the ministers are responsible to the Parliament of New South Wales.
The auditor-general of New South Wales helps the Parliament of New South Wales hold government accountable for its use of public resources.. The auditor-general is responsible for audits of NSW Government agencies, [1] universities, [2] and NSW local government, and also provides certain assurance services for Commonwealth grants and payments to the State under Commonwealth legislation.
On 6 May 2015, the NSW government rushed through the parliament, with all-party support, a bill to amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act; [29] the amendments were brought into effect immediately. The Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Validation) Act 2015 (NSW) [30] does not simply reverse the Cunneen decision
Wakehurst asked the treasurer, Alexander Mair, to form a government. [28] The current premier of New South Wales is Chris Minns of the Labor Party. Government ministers (including the premier) must regularly answer questions in the chambers and there are a number of select committees that scrutinise particular issues and the workings of the ...
Leadership and coordination on strategy and policy across government, driving action on key government priorities. Providing independent policy, legal, and governance advice to the Premier and Cabinet, including matters related to the National Cabinet. Stewardship of the NSW Cabinet system to support effective government decision-making. [4]