Is there a regulating body that sets minimum standards for naturopaths?
Very much so. The main ones in Australia are the Australian Traditional Medical Society and the Australian Natural Therapies Association. These bodies set guidelines and codes of conduct for naturopaths, and supply guidelines to colleges and universities on setting their subjects and the calibre of people they enrol. Once a naturopath graduates and begins working, these bodies make sure that they continue to learn throughout their career. The sector is well regulated and naturopaths also have to have appropriate insurance, and, depending on where they practise, must have liability and professional indemnity insurance as well.
