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.
22 May 2026
GPs Recognised on Family Doctor Day Amid Health System Challenges and Digital Change
Australia’s GPs have been recognised for their vital role in healthcare as part of World Family Doctor Day, highlighting the importance of strong and continuous care for patients across all stages of life.
21 May 2026
AMA Gains Greater Clinical Involvement in Cost Transparency Reforms
The Australian Medical Association has secured a stronger role for clinicians in the development of the Federal Government’s healthcare cost transparency reforms.
12 Jun 2026
AMA President Highlights Key Health Issues in Weekly Update
The Australian Medical Association President has released a weekly update covering several major health issues, including national honours, respiratory illness, aged care reform, and changes affecting bulk billing systems.
11 Jun 2026
AMA President Highlights Key Health Priorities in Weekly Update
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) President has reflected on a week that included recognition of medical professionals, ongoing health policy discussions, and renewed attention on aged care, vaccination, and digital health reform.
11 Jun 2026
Pathology and Imaging Reports to Be Shared by Default from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, most written pathology and diagnostic imaging reports prepared by or on behalf of pathologists and radiologists will automatically be uploaded to My Health Record under new “share by default” rules.