03 Oct 2024
Further consultation needed on National Law amendments
This week we called out the unacceptable consultation period for proposed changes to the National Law.
26 Sep 2024
Lessons learned on essential medicine supplies
AMA President Professor Steve Robson says some caution is being exercised on the use of IV fluids along with a wider high-level review of securing essential medical supplies in Australia.
26 Sep 2024
Upcoming changes to MBS chronic disease management items postponed for further consultation
The deferral follows our lobbying for a longer consultation period for these significant reforms.
26 Sep 2024
Senate report on menopause welcomed by the AMA
The Senate Committee inquiry into menopause and perimenopause was released this week and includes many recommendations from the AMA’s submission earlier this year.
26 Sep 2024
New CSIRO platform to help combat antimicrobial resistance
The new online resource is part of an initiative to expand knowledge of the AMR threat and strategies to minimise risks.
19 Sep 2024
AMA calls for swift action on commercial foods for infants and young children
Many commercial foods for infants and young children fail to support optimal health, growth and development. We’re calling on government to adopt best practice standards and put a stop to coercive and deceptive marketing of products.
19 Sep 2024
Ahpra fee increase
Ahpra and the National Boards announced the 2024–25 registration fee increase on Wednesday. The Medical Board has set the registration fee for medical practitioners at $1027, an increase of $32 or 3.2 per cent. The fee in New South Wales will be $956.
19 Sep 2024
Anti-racism statement calls for improved accountability and trusted reporting systems
This week we released our anti-racism position statement which calls for everyone in the healthcare system to take responsibility for tackling racism and ensuring systems are in place to deal with racism in a culturally safe way.
19 Sep 2024
DVA survey to assist AMA’s support of veterans’ health
AMA non-GP specialists are invited to take part in a brief survey to help inform the AMA’s policy positions and advocacy to support veterans access to medical care.
19 Sep 2024
DVA survey to assist AMA’s support of veterans’ health
AMA non-GP specialists are invited to take part in a brief survey to help inform the AMA’s policy positions and advocacy to support veterans access to medical care.