20 Feb 2026
AMA President’s Update: Public Health, Private Health, and the Power of Human Connection
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen shared the latest updates with members, covering public health, private health insurance, and the importance of maintaining the human touch in medicine.
19 Feb 2026
Closing the Gap Built Into Australia’s Health System
Health ministers have agreed to include a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health schedule in the National Health Reform Agreement.
19 Feb 2026
AMA Welcomes Health Star Rating Reform
The Health Star Rating system is moving closer to becoming mandatory after food ministers asked FSANZ to prepare for the change.
19 Feb 2026
Changes to Diagnostic Imaging Reports in My Health Record
From March 2026, Australians will be able to view limb (arms and legs) X‑ray reports in My Health Record immediately after they are uploaded.
19 Feb 2026
Report Urges Caution on Expanding Prescribing Rights
A new report from the Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) warns that careful consideration is needed before expanding who can prescribe antibiotics. The report also calls for stronger education, training, and stewardship practices in Australia.
13 Feb 2026
AMA Supports National Medicines Record
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the government’s plan for a National Medicines Record, which aims to reduce fragmented care and medicine-related mistakes.
13 Feb 2026
Federal Government Moves to Make Medical Costs More Transparent
The federal government has introduced legislation to expand transparency by publishing Medicare, hospital, and private health insurer billing data on the Medical Costs Finder website.
13 Feb 2026
Experts Back Mandatory Health Star Ratings for All Packaged Foods
The AMA has joined VicHealth and the George Institute in calling for Health Star Ratings to be mandatory on every packaged food item.
29 Jan 2026
Important Update for AMA Queensland Members
If you are an AMA Queensland member, there has been an important change you should be aware of.
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.