23 Oct 2026
AMA President reflects on two years of healthcare advocacy
Outgoing AMA Federal President Dr Danielle McMullen has highlighted progress in Medicare, hospital funding and patient care while calling for further reform across Australia’s health system.
20 Oct 2026
AMA Tasmania urges independent inquiry into public health system
AMA Tasmania is calling for an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate Tasmania’s public health system, citing ongoing pressure on hospitals, staff shortages and concerns about financial management and governance.
21 Oct 2026
AMA seeks doctors in training for Deputy Chair roles
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is seeking applications for two Deputy Chair positions on its Doctors in Training Committee (DTC). The appointments will run until August 2028, when the current Federal Council term ends.
21 Oct 2026
AMA calls for stronger rules as AI use in healthcare grows
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for updated laws to manage the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
15 Oct 2026
AMA urges greater transparency in medical device safety reviews
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for more transparent reporting on medical devices reviewed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It supports proposed legal changes that would allow the regulator to share more complete details about its reviews and investigations.
15 Oct 2026
AMA backs targeted controls on recreational nitrous oxide use
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for tighter national rules on recreational nitrous oxide, commonly known as “nangs”, while ensuring the gas remains available for legitimate medical, industrial and hospitality purposes.
15 Oct 2026
AMA calls for national plan to address rural doctor shortages
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a long-term national plan to improve access to doctors in rural, regional and remote communities. Its updated position statement urges governments to invest in medical training, healthcare facilities and services to better meet local needs.
15 Oct 2026
Independent watchdog proposed to address Australia’s private health system concerns
Several independent MPs have backed calls from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) for an independent body to oversee Australia’s private health system.
08 Oct 2026
AMA calls for better long-term care for people with severe mental illness
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for urgent changes to mental health services, warning that people living with severe and enduring mental illness are being left without the ongoing support they need.
08 Oct 2026
AMA seeks pathologist feedback on MBS and pathology fees
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has extended its consultation on pathology services to 20 October, giving pathologists and pathology administration teams more time to share their experiences with Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) requirements.