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Tougher penalties for 'fake' medical professionals

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority will be able to impose tougher penalties, including a maximum jail term of three years on those pretending to be a registered practitioner.

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By Peggy Giakoumelos, Stephanie Andary

Presented by Al Bayt Baytak



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