30 Nov 2023
AMA applauds government’s strong action on vaping
The federal government has moved quickly to implement initial changes to protect Australians from the harms of vaping.
30 Nov 2023
AMA President advocating for GPs at parliament
Professor Steve Robson called on MPs and the federal government to put an end to the GP payroll tax grab unfolding in several jurisdictions.
30 Nov 2023
Podiatric surgery needs reform: AMA submission
Podiatrists should no longer be able to use the title “surgeon”, the AMA says in a new submission.
30 Nov 2023
Doctors mourn the loss of Professor Dennis Pashen
The AMA honours the memory of Professor Dennis Pashen, a passionate and dedicated rural generalist who sadly passed away last week.
30 Nov 2023
Key environment legislation must be bolstered
In a submission to a Senate inquiry, the AMA has recommended a key piece of environment legislation should recognise that climate change affects all generations.
30 Nov 2023
Download a COVID-19 communication kit and service list
The Department of Health and Aged Care has shared a COVID-19 communication kit and service list to help providers find ongoing information about COVID-19.
30 Nov 2023
Safety alert: potential contamination of some saline products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety alert for potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii.
23 Nov 2023
AMA report reveals grim state of ambulance ramping Australia-wide
The AMA’s new Ambulance Ramping Report Card highlights the dire state of the hospital logjam crisis and raises concerns about data transparency.
23 Nov 2023
The AMA Safe Hours Audit period is happening now
AMA President Professor Steve Robson filmed a short message encouraging all public hospital doctors to take part in the audit which will help the AMA advocate for better working conditions for doctors.
23 Nov 2023
Review to get more doctors in regional, rural and remote Australia
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a review to consider new incentives to attract doctors to areas of workforce shortages, particularly in rural and regional Australia.