This paper predicts that the hearing health system in Australia will undergo tremendous change in the coming years because of the introduction of over-the-counter hearing aids in the US.

The Victorian Law Reform Commission has released this consultation paper as part of their consideration over what changes to legislation and practices should be made to enhance access for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision who wish to serve as jurors in Victoria.

The MBIE is working with the Office for Disability Issues to modernise New Zealand Sign Language video interpreting and relay services. This discussion paper has been released to gather feedback on the proposed changes to the services.

The Hearing Care Industry Association (HCIA) commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to prepare this report, with the intention of raising awareness of the economic cost of hearing impairment in Australia and to inform policy making.

The financial links between audiologists and hearing aid manufacturers are so common in Australia, there’s a good chance the audiologist testing your hearing is on a bonus to sell you a hearing aid. So why has a practice that’s not acceptable in other parts of the health profession become industry standard in audiology? Hagar Cohen...