29 Jan 2026
Hospitals Need More Than Promises
Australia’s public hospitals could fall further behind if the next funding agreement doesn’t deliver real support. Doctors warn that without stronger funding and reform, patients will keep facing long waits and crowded hospitals.
29 Jan 2026
Australia Needs Better Health Data Systems to Improve Care
Australia needs a major change in how health data is managed if it wants to tackle the challenges of an ageing population, changing disease patterns, and more complex health conditions.
23 Jan 2026
AMA President Update: Hate Speech and Gun Reforms, CDC Launch, and Honouring Dame Marie Bashir
January in Australia often starts slowly, with the summer heat and post-holiday rhythm making the month feel calmer.
22 Jan 2026
AMA Launches Workshop on Managing Disruptive Clinicians
The AMA is introducing a new professional development workshop for members: Managing Disruptive Clinicians.
22 Jan 2026
AMA Calls for Adequate Funding for Private Maternity Services
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has released a new position statement outlining key principles for funding private maternity services.
22 Jan 2026
Vale Professor Dame Marie Bashir
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) mourns the passing of Professor Dame Marie Bashir, a distinguished Australian described by many as a “national treasure and role model for psychiatrists.”
22 Jan 2026
AMA to Boost Transparency in Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is introducing new measures to make the election of its President and Vice President clearer and more transparent for members.
22 Jan 2026
Updates to the Bonded Medical Program
The Australian Government has introduced changes to the Bonded Medical Program under the Health Insurance Act 1973, following feedback from the AMA to improve the program for participants.
16 Jan 2026
AMA President welcomes interns and outlines key advocacy priorities for 2026
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has welcomed new medical interns to the profession and outlined the association’s key focus areas for 2026.
15 Jan 2026
GPs regain Medicare rebate for ECG tracing from March 2026
General practitioners will soon be able to once again claim a Medicare rebate for ECG tracing, following a successful advocacy push by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) aimed at improving access and affordability for patients.