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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nino Bucci

Queensland surgeon Vahid Reza Adib suspended after rape charges

Dr Reza Adib
Dr Reza Adib has been barred from practising as a surgeon pending the outcome of rape charges. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

The Queensland health ombudsman has suspended the registration of prominent surgeon Vahid Reza Adib – the partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk – who was charged last month with rape.

The ombudsman confirmed on Tuesday that Adib was “prohibited from practising as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension”.

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