The HGSA President has written to the NSW Health Minister expressing concern regarding the effects of the current restrictions on supported Development Leave for NSW Health employees.  We have raised the fact that the current situation is at odds with the NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_045 and that CPD is a mandatory requirement for registration for genetic counsellors and for laboratory staff under ISO 15189.

HGSA is always willing to advocate on behalf of our members when government decisions affect their professional roles.  Members are encouraged to bring any such matters to our attention.