07 May 2026
AMA Calls for Stronger Regulation of Nicotine Pouches
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has made a submission to a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation calling for tighter controls on nicotine pouches.
01 May 2026
AMA President Highlights IMG Workforce, Medicare Reform and Vaccination Campaign
The Australian Medical Association President has provided a weekly update covering international medical graduates (IMGs), health regulation issues, Medicare funding concerns, and vaccination awareness.
05 May 2026
AMA Calls for Sugar Tax to Fight Rising Obesity Rates
The Australian Medical Association is urging the Federal Government to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks as part of efforts to address Australia’s growing obesity crisis.
30 Apr 2026
AMA Releases New Poster Highlighting Medicare Gap Widening
The Australian Medical Association has released a new “Gaps Poster” showing how Medicare rebates are increasingly falling behind the real cost of healthcare.
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.