The problem with changing the law so we can tar and feather doctor death in the streets, is that then those same laws might be used against one of your own relatives one day.

The kneejerk reaction and accompanying media fuss, all hides the bigger issue- his references were not checked, his qualifications were not checked, his medical practice history wasnt checked. Nothing was checked, because he wasnt applying for Australian citizenship at the same time. They still dont check the background or qualifications of foreign doctors, unless they are applying for citizenship. Friday was the first day in Australian history, that doctors trained in Australia can legally practice in any state. My point is, a doctor from Melbourne or Sydney would have been checked first but a doctor from India/Canada/America wasnt checked and wont be any time soon.

Thank you Peter, in full agreement with points you raise and written/expressed in laymans terms and beautifully.