17 Jul 2026
AMA Welcomes Grattan Report Calling for Pharmacy Reform
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed a new Grattan Institute report, saying its recommendations support long-standing calls to improve access to affordable medicines and create a fairer pharmacy system for patients.
09 Jul 2026
RACGP Supports National Guidance for Safer Use of IV Fluids
The RACGP has backed new national guidance aimed at improving the safe and appropriate use of intravenous (IV) fluids, saying they should be prescribed as a planned clinical treatment rather than used as a routine practice
03 Jul 2026
AMA President Highlights Pharmacy Prescribing and Healthcare Reform Priorities
The Australian Medical Association has reaffirmed its concerns about expanding pharmacist prescribing, saying any changes must prioritise patient safety, strong clinical governance and collaboration between healthcare professionals.
02 Jul 2026
RACGP Raises Concerns Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has raised concerns about a proposal that would allow endorsed pharmacists to prescribe certain restricted medicines, saying the plan may put patient safety at risk without stronger clinical safeguards.
26 Jun 2026
AMA Calls for Stronger Investment in Hospitals and GP-Led Primary Care
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for greater investment in public hospitals, the health workforce and GP-led primary care after raising concerns about ongoing ambulance ramping, long hospital wait times and limited access to specialist care.
24 Jun 2026
New Report Highlights Growing Pressure on Australia’s Public Hospitals
A new report has revealed ongoing strain across Australia’s public hospital system, with record ambulance demand and increasing delays affecting patient care nationwide.
18 Jun 2026
AMA Pushes for Medicare Changes, Workforce Action and Safer Prescribing Reforms
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has highlighted several major health issues this week, including Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) reforms, medical workforce shortages and concerns about expanded pharmacist prescribing powers.
18 Jun 2026
Government Delays Medicare Benefit Changes After AMA Raises Concerns
The Federal Government has announced a 12-month transition period for upcoming Assignment of Benefit (AoB) changes after concerns were raised by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) about the impact on medical practices and patients.
18 Jun 2026
Specialist Doctor Shortages Set to Worsen, New Workforce Report Warns
A new report from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has highlighted growing concerns about Australia's medical workforce, with major shortages of specialist doctors expected in the coming years.
11 Jun 2026
AMA Urges Reform to Improve Healthcare in Aged Care Homes
The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent reforms to improve healthcare access for people living in residential aged care facilities.