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From the President4
Latest News•
Senate Inquiry
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Private Practice Survey Results
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Membership renewal and
PSR update
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August Board meeting
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SPWeek 2015
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NDIS update
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Board nominations
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Welcome Rebecca Bluschke
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2015 Book of the Year16
Research update17
Study Tour insights18
2016 National Conference news20
National CPD update23
EOIs sought: Laryngology Clinical Guideline24
Professional Practice news25
Spotlight on Professional Support26
Ethics news27
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