04 Nov 2026
Medicare Reviews Recover Record $32.6 Million in Practitioner Repayments
The Professional Services Review (PSR) recovered a record $32.6 million in Medicare repayments during 2025–26, as more healthcare practitioners faced investigations over their billing practices.
02 Nov 2026
Medicare Introduces New Health Checks for Three-Year-Old Children
Australian families can now access a new Medicare-funded health check for three-year-olds, giving GPs an opportunity to identify health and developmental concerns before children begin school.
02 Nov 2026
Victorian Parties Clash Over Payroll Tax Relief for GP Clinics
Victoria’s major political parties have taken different positions on payroll tax for general practices, with Labor refusing to remove the tax while the Coalition, Greens and One Nation support some form of relief.
30 Oct 2026
AMA Reaffirms Support for Doctors as Vice President Prepares to Step Down
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting doctors as outgoing Federal Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait prepares to leave the role after two years.
29 Oct 2026
RACGP Members Invited to Vote at 2026 Annual General Meeting
RACGP members will have the chance to question the college’s leadership and vote on key decisions at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), with both in-person and online attendance available.
30 Oct 2026
Women Receiving Opioid Treatment Face Higher STI Infection Rates
Women receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT) may face a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new Australian research highlighting gaps in testing and access to sexual healthcare.
30 Oct 2026
Rising Therapy Costs Widen Mental Health Access Gap in Australia
New research has found that Australians on lower incomes are less likely to access timely mental health treatment, with rising therapy fees and limited Medicare rebate increases making care harder to afford.
30 Oct 2026
Medicare Changes Introduce New Services for Australian GPs
Australian general practices will see several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes from 1 November 2026, including new telehealth services for chronic condition management and health checks for three-year-old children.
28 Oct 2026
Children Removed from Allergy Waitlist as GPs Face Added Pressure
Hundreds of children have been taken off Canberra’s public paediatric allergy waiting list, prompting concerns about delays in specialist care and the growing responsibility placed on GPs.
29 Oct 2026
AHPRA Reports Rise in Misconduct Referrals Despite Fewer Notifications
Australia’s health regulator received fewer notifications in 2025–26, while referrals to tribunals for possible professional misconduct reached their highest level in 12 years.