THE news that the federal government will crack down on the $1.4 billion cosmetic surgery industry is music to the ears of those charged with supporting the victims of botched surgeries - but "time will tell" whether meaningful change will occur, they warn.
Health Minister Mark Butler has announced they will amend the law to ensure anyone performing a cosmetic procedure is properly qualified, with the proposed changes focusing on who can call themselves a surgeon and ensuring procedures are carried out in safe, hygienic and accredited facilities.
