20 Mar 2026
RACGP responds to proposed changes to GP referral rules
The Federal Government is exploring changes to GP referral rules, including the possibility of extending the default validity of referrals or even moving toward indefinite referrals.
20 Mar 2026
TGA urges Australians not to stockpile medicines amid global supply disruptions
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning patients against panic buying medicines after international supply routes were disrupted due to conflict in Iran.
20 Mar 2026
New national committee to strengthen digital health safety
A new government-backed group has been created to improve safety and oversight in Australia’s growing digital health space, as new technologies and systems continue to expand.
19 Mar 2026
Close the Gap report 2026: Progress seen, but stronger action needed
A new report has found that real progress in closing Australia’s health gap happens when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities lead the way — but without urgent reform, these gains may not last.
19 Mar 2026
RACGP Updates: Education, Research, and Practice Conference
The RACGP has launched early bird registrations for its 2026 Practice Owners Conference in Sydney on 23–24 May.
19 Mar 2026
Are We Screening Gestational Diabetes Properly for Multicultural Australia?
GP Dr Ania Samarawickrama is researching how gestational diabetes affects women from Australia’s diverse communities.
19 Mar 2026
AHPRA Prepares for More Complaints in New Five‑Year Plan
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it expects more notifications about health workers in the coming years and has released a new five‑year strategy to get ready.
18 Mar 2026
PBAC Recommends PBS Listing for Wegovy
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has released guidance on how Australians could access subsidised GLP-1 weight-loss medicines like Wegovy.
18 Mar 2026
Uni Debt Relief Helps Keep GPs in Rural Australia
A Federal program that helps pay off university debt for GPs working in rural and remote areas is showing positive results, with most doctors choosing to stay long term.
18 Mar 2026
RACGP Urges Support for GPs in Disaster Response
The RACGP says GPs in Queensland are not being included in disaster planning, even though they play a key role during emergencies.