Accreditation

New reimagined identity LifeSciences Australia repositions for sector

In June 2026, ARCS Australia formally became LifeSciences Australia — a name chosen to reflect the role the organisation plays across Australia’s life sciences sector.

Over more than 40 years, ARCS has grown well beyond its origins as a training and education body for regulatory and clinical specialists. Today, the organisation supports professionals across the entire life sciences sector — from early research through regulation, development and commercialisation — through an expanding range of programs and initiatives.

New bar for cosmetic plastic surgeon accreditation

The newly established Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (ANZBCPS) has highlighted a concerning lack of confidence among cosmetic surgery patients in selecting qualified surgeons based on available online information.

In response to these challenges, the ANZBCPS has introduced the Board Certified Program to ensure patients have access to trustworthy information about qualified surgeons. Participating surgeons may use the title “ANZBCPS Board Certified,” indicating they meet stringent quality and safety standards, and adhere to the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements set by AHPRA.

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