Detectives from the Family and Sexual Violence Division of Tasmania Police have today charged a southern-based obstetrician with sexual offences.
The man has been charged with one count of indecent assault and one count of assault with indecent intent.
The offences are alleged to have occurred in 2022 and 2025 in the Hobart area. Other alleged sexual related offences are currently under investigation.
The man has been stood down by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to today's charges.
Following charges being laid, the man is scheduled to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on September 1.
It is acknowledged that alleged offences of this nature are deeply disturbing, and Tasmania Police encourages anyone with information about sexual abuse to come forward and report, regardless of the passage of time.
Reports can be made directly to police on 131 444, by visiting a police station or Arch (http://arch.tas.gov.au/). If your report relates directly to a medical practitioner, you can also report to AHPRA.
Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au
