28 Nov 2024
Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards
The AMA and the Australian Council of Smoking and Health announced the recipients of the 2024 Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards this week.
28 Nov 2024
MP boosts AMA’s call for a private health system authority
Crossbench MP Dr Sophie Scamps has urged the Health Minister in Parliament to establish a private health system authority.
28 Nov 2024
Doctors in Training Chair update
AMA CDT Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige provides AMA members with an update.
28 Nov 2024
AMA calls for 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Participants
Expressions of interest are sought for the 2025 event!
28 Nov 2024
AMA puts physician assistants on notice with Minister
Quality of care need not be sacrificed by importing an unregulated workforce.
28 Nov 2024
Aged Care Act passes parliament — what you need to know
The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided an update regarding the new Aged Care Act and what it means for you.
21 Nov 2024
President’s update: more scope meetings, workforce issues and protecting the title of ‘doctor
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an overview of the past week.
21 Nov 2024
Is there a doctor in the house? Well, it depends…
Education ministers move to allow ‘doctor’ title to be extended to some pharmacists.
21 Nov 2024
Measures needed to tackle rising threat of violence against doctors
The AMA is calling on governments and hospitals to introduce a range of measures to tackle workplace violence.
21 Nov 2024
Dangers of drug-resistant superbugs highlighted this week
This week was World Antimicrobial Resistance Week, which focused on the spread of drug-resistant infections and the importance of appropriate antimicrobial use.