23 Jun 2023
Huge disadvantages for rural patients exposed
New details in an already concerning picture have emerged in research carried out on behalf of the National Rural Health Alliance.
20 Jun 2023
Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH
The former RACGP President, who was one of the most high-profile officials dealing with the COVID-19 response, is moving on.
19 Jun 2023
‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled
Proposed new laws would stop unhealthy food from being advertised from 6.00 am – 9.30 pm to help protect children.
16 Jun 2023
Sophie Scamps’ first year as the new doctor in the House
The former GP was elected to Federal Parliament in May 2022. A little more than 12 months on, how is she finding the role?
14 Jun 2023
Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment
An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.
11 Jun 2023
‘I thought it was spam’: GP receives honour for COVID work
Melbourne GP is among dozens of RACGP Fellows who have been recognised for their dedicated service in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
10 Jun 2023
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing
Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
09 Jun 2023
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative
The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
08 Jun 2023
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment
Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
08 Jun 2023
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low
Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.