Tuesday, 16 June 2026

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (13:03): (2394) My question is to the Minister for Health regarding qualifications required for working as a maternal and child health nurse in Victoria. There are health professionals that have years of experience in maternal, child and adolescent health nursing who are currently unable to work in Victoria due to incompatible qualifications. I am advised that Victoria is the only state that requires an extra midwifery qualification for a maternal and child health nurse or similar role. Why does Victoria maintain this requirement, which limits the available nursing workforce, when it is not required elsewhere? A qualified and experienced nurse in Bendigo contacted me to raise this issue as she has worked in other states but cannot work in Victoria. I appreciate the minister’s review and look forward to her response.