29 Aug 2024
Prison no place for children
The AMA and the Law Council of Australia welcomed the findings and recommendations last week of an Australian Human Rights Commission report into Youth Justice, which includes raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years.
29 Aug 2024
AMA and MDO leaders hold constructive meeting
The AMA, AMA NSW and Australia’s medical defence organisations discussed medical indemnity insurance last week.
29 Aug 2024
AMA President visits Baxter IV fluids factory
The AMA President took a first-hand look at the IV fluids situation last weekend.
29 Aug 2024
The right to disconnect – what do these changes mean for me?r
There’s been much in the media about the ‘right to disconnect’, but how does it affect healthcare workers?
29 Aug 2024
AMA says put patients first as Queensland private hospitals and insurers reach contract stalemate
The AMA urges UnitingCare Queensland and the Australian Health Service Alliance to get back to the negotiating table to strike a deal that puts patients’ needs first while delivering a reasonable return for all parties, recognising the rising costs for providing quality care.
29 Aug 2024
Register for the annual AMA x Doctors for the Environment webinar
Time is running out to register for the annual event which will take place next Tuesday.
22 Aug 2024
Online gambling ad ban a must
The AMA is calling on the federal government to implement the unanimous recommendations from the 'You win some, you lose more' parliamentary inquiry report, including a ban on the advertising of online gambling products.
22 Aug 2024
AMA Doctors in Training join workforce body
Chair of the AMA’s Council of Doctors in Training Dr Sanjay Hettige attended the workforce meeting on 5 August.
