Compléter NS1771 The Rules! (W1)Version en ligne What governs Nursing and Midwifery in Australia? par Alan Ramsay 1 Global College Agency disciplinary CATSIN leadership NMBA complaints Nursing patients guidelines political professional Aboriginal Board Australia midwives Torres Regulation Federation migrate industrial Congress assess skills Fill the Gaps In Australia Nurses and Midwives are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery of . The is supported by Australian Health Practitioner in their work . The NMBA develops standards , codes and for the nursing and midwifery profession . They also handle , investigations and hearings . ANMAC all undergraduate and postgraduate 'accredited' courses , including the James Cook University Bachelor of Nursing Science , in addition to carrying out assessments for those wanting to to Australia under the General Skilled Migration program . There are a number of non - statutory , organisations which are involved in maintaining standards and providing in our profession . Their influence can go beyond our domestic arena and can provide representation of Australian nursing and midwifery on the Stage . These organisations can exert pressure on governments and other agencies often declaring the interest of as being central to their lobbying . Some examples of these organisations include the Australian College of who assert they develop , support , represent and educate nurses . Australian Nursing and Midwifery is the national union for nurses and midwives in Australia and is involved in and professional representation of nurses and midwives . Australian of Midwives is a national , peak professional body for . Australian College of Midwives provides a unified political voice for the midwifery profession , supports midwives to reach their full potential , and sets professional practice and education standards . The of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses ( ) is a member based organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses . The organisation is viewed as a strong and highly credible voice for and Strait Islander Nurses within the general health community .