Australian medical college leader suspended from position over alleged health and safety breach
Summary
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has suspended Dr. Sharmila Chandran from her role as president-elect and board member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) due to alleged breaches of a workplace health and safety order. SafeWork NSW said her actions exposed staff to serious risks to their mental health, leading to ongoing leadership problems in the medical college.Key Facts
- Dr. Sharmila Chandran was suspended by the ACNC until September 20, 2026.
- The suspension relates to her alleged failure to obey a SafeWork NSW order not to contact RACP staff.
- SafeWork NSW said this failure put staff at immediate and serious psychological risk.
- The RACP is a registered charity and one of Australia’s oldest medical colleges with over 32,000 members.
- The college has experienced months of conflict and leadership troubles, including police involvement.
- Chandran was expected to become president and board chair after the May annual meeting.
- The current board and members have accused her of toxic and disrespectful behavior.
- Earlier in 2025, Chandran filed an anti-bullying order but later dropped it against the RACP and its outgoing president.
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