Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme consultation
The Commission is seeking feedback on the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) from the Medical Imaging sector.
Background
In 2025, the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Advisory Committee (DIASAC) recommended the DIAS Scheme name to be changed to Medical Imaging Accreditation Scheme (MIAS) to recognise the diversity of imaging providers within the scheme. This name change will come into effect when the MIAS is implemented in 2028.
Overview
In May 2025, the Commission undertook an initial public consultation on the proposed changes to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS). The feedback collected during the consultation indicated that although the sector supported the stratification of medical imaging practices based on risk and complexity, the sector sought further stratification of the categories.
Based on the feedback, the Commission and the MIASAC (Medical Imaging Accreditation Scheme Advisory Committee) have further refined the proposed categories outlined in the consultation material. The Commission is seeking feedback to these categories via submissions.
This second consultation will be open until 6 April 2026.
Consultation materials
Have your say
The Commission welcomes your feedback on the proposed changes to the DIAS by 6 April 2026.
There are two ways individuals and organisations can provide feedback.
- Online survey
- Written email submission to diagnosticimaging@safetyandquality.gov.au.
Consultation questions
The Commission is seeking feedback regarding the revised risk stratification categories via the following questions:
- Do the categories reflect service complexity appropriately?
- Are the proposed assessment model and schedule appropriate?
- Are the proposed group definitions clear?
- Do you support adopting this new categorisation model?
- Are there risks or unintended impacts? If so, what changes do you propose to the categories?
Written submissions can address all or any of the above questions.
Next steps
Following the consultation, the Commission will:
- Analyse the feedback and draft a final proposal for the Medical Imaging Accreditation Scheme (MIAS) which will undergo a Regulatory Impact Assessment.
- Work with the sector in developing a transition process and building implementation resource for MIAS implementation in 2028.
More information
For more information, please email diagnosticimaging@safetyandquality.gov.au