17 Apr 2026
President’s Update: Key National Health Issue
This week’s update begins with a major event at the National Press Club of Australia, where the AMA President spoke to a full audience of national decision-makers.
17 Apr 2026
Major Healthcare Reform Push Ahead of Federal Budget
A new pre-budget submission was launched this week at the National Press Club, calling for major reforms and extra funding to help ease pressure on Australia’s healthcare system.
03 Apr 2026
AMA Calls for Action on Alcohol & Microplastics
Australian Medical Association (AMA) representatives have appeared at Parliament House to advocate on two major public health issues affecting Australians: alcohol-related harms and exposure to microplastics and other environmental contaminants.
10 Apr 2026
AMA President Highlights Health Reform, Costs, and Genetic Testing Protections in Latest Update
The President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has outlined key policy priorities in a recent update, covering health system reform, medical costs transparency, and new protections for genetic testing.
10 Apr 2026
AMA Flags Concerns and Supports Targeted Fixes in Cardiac Imaging Medicare Review
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has provided a submission on the post-implementation review of Medicare-funded cardiac imaging services, raising concerns about complex billing rules and strict claiming requirements.
10 Apr 2026
AMA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Medical Costs Finder Website
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about proposed changes to the federal government’s Medical Costs Finder website, warning that the reforms may not deliver fair or meaningful transparency for patients.
02 Apr 2026
AMA Urges Action as Private Health Costs Continue to Rise
The Australian Medical Association is calling for major changes to the private health system as insurance premiums increased on 1 April 2026.
26 Mar 2026
AMA President’s Update: CAS Meeting, Rural Health, Primary Care and Public Health Advocacy
Hello and happy Friday! It’s been a big week for the AMA, starting with our Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting on Monday, where over 100 medical leaders discussed key issues affecting Australia’s healthcare system.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Highlights Urgent Action Needed on Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Federal AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen recently attended the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Commissioner (ITEC) Symposium in Canberra, where experts and officials discussed urgent measures to tackle Australia’s illicit tobacco market.
25 Mar 2026
AMA CAS Meeting Focuses on Prevention, Innovation and Medical Workforce
More than 100 medical leaders gathered in Canberra on Monday for the AMA’s annual Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting to discuss key issues facing Australia’s healthcare system.