03 Oct 2024

AMA submission on new Medical Imaging Standards

The AMA cannot support the adoption of new standards without meaningful engagement and further consultation with stakeholders.

03 Oct 2024

Call for action and support on perimenopause and menopause

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen wrote to the federal health minister this week to further advocate for perimenopause and menopause care following the release of a Senate Inquiry report.

03 Oct 2024

A message from your new AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen

This week marks the start of my term as AMA President and, together with new Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait, we can’t wait to get started on advocating for our members.

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.