Press Release: Qld Health Factsheet 'Medicines in beauty treatment and cosmetic businesses'

ACAM Responds to Queensland Health’s Factsheet on Medicines in Cosmetic Practices

The Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) has reviewed the recently released factsheet from Queensland Health, titled “Medicines in beauty treatment/cosmetic businesses”, under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019–2024.

ACAM strongly supports safe and ethical medical practice across Australia and recognises the pivotal roles that both doctors and nurses play in delivering quality patient care. Regulation is essential for guiding clinical practice and ensuring positive health outcomes. Medical practice is governed not only by Acts of Parliament but also by AHPRA and relevant Board guidelines across medical, dental, and nursing fields.

Clarifying Supervision Guidelines

Dr Matthew Holman, President of ACAM, stated:

“ACAM’s understanding of the clarification within this Factsheet of the supervision guidelines is that it reflects the TGA Act (Federal) with regards to the purchasing, distribution, stocktaking and administration of scheduled medication. It is similar to the NSW medicines and poisons act and ‘scripting’ law, with regards to obligation and responsibility to patients.”

He further added:

“This is very well established (in the way that Australia practices medicine) and this Factsheet does not reflect any change to the current law.”

The content of the factsheet also aligns with the Medical Board of Australia’s 2022 updates:
“Guidelines For Registered Medical Practitioners Who Perform Cosmetic Medical And Surgical Procedures” and
“Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia.”

ACAM’s Educational Mission

ACAM welcomes both nurses and doctors into its community. The College is committed to education, peer mentoring, and upholding the highest standards in aesthetic medicine. The ACAM Fellowship program places a strong emphasis on:

• Infection prevention and control
• Medical ethics
• Clinical knowledge (including head & neck anatomy)
• Proficiency with laser and light devices

ACAM’s courses are multi-accredited with RACGP, ACRRM, and AMA CPD Home, ensuring independent evaluation of quality and credibility.

Read More

👉 Click here to access the ACAM Policy: “ACAM Protocol for Supervised Delegated Injectors: Use of Schedule 4 Medications and Devices for Cosmetic Procedures by Supervised Delegated Injectors.”

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