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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Massage Therapists

In reply to the Hon. J.S. LEE ().4 February 2025).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): I have been advised:

Massage therapy is a self-regulated profession in Australia as the profession is not regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

South Australia has implemented the Code of Conduct for Certain Health Care Workers, for unregistered and self-regulated health professionals not covered by AHPRA, requiring these health professionals to comply with the code and display certain information within their practice. The code establishes minimum standards for unregistered health professionals and provides additional powers to the Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (HCSCC) if an unregistered health professional is found to have breached the code.

Consumers can also report unprofessional behaviour directly to the HCSCC who acts to protect public health and safety by resolving, investigating, and prosecuting healthcare-related complaints.

Consumers concerned with potential criminal conduct are encouraged to report those matters to South Australia Police.

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