A Community Affairs References Committee that investigated the prevalence of cases of bullying and harassment in the Australian medical profession and the complaints process as a tool of harassment has tabled a report with recommendations in the Senate.

“The senate inquiry into bullying and harassment in the Australian medical professional has unearthed some worrying evidence, with submissions and witnessing indicating a culture of bullying that urgently needs addressing”, Australian Greens Senator and Chair of the Community Affairs References Committee Rachel Siewert said today.

The Community Affairs References Committee has completed its national senate inquiry into Lyme-like illness in Australia, and has tabled recommendations on how to cut through polarising evidence about the local presence of Lyme and Lyme like-illness and treating people who are presenting symptoms.