28 Oct 2025
Health Minister Confident Bulk Billing Incentive Will Expand Despite GP Hesitancy
With the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) set to launch on 1 November, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has expressed confidence that more clinics will adopt full bulk billing, despite some practices still assessing the financial impact.
28 Oct 2025
RACGP Urges NT to Introduce Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Children
The RACGP is encouraging Northern Territory health officials to adopt the needle-free FluMist vaccine for young children starting in 2026, following decisions made by other states.
27 Oct 2025
PSR Orders GPs to Repay $27.3 Million Amid Compliance Reviews
Medical practitioners were required to repay $27.3 million to the Federal Government in the 2024–25 financial year following investigations by the Professional Services Review (PSR). While substantial, this total is lower than the $31.6 million recovered the previous year.
27 Oct 2025
PBAC Recommends Removing COVID-19 Antivirals from Doctor’s Bag
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended removing the COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag, citing changes in the clinical landscape since their introduction in late 2022.
27 Oct 2025
NuvaRing Now on PBS, Making Contraception More Affordable
From 1 November, the NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), giving women more affordable and accessible birth control options.
24 Oct 2025
In Practice: AGM voting and GP25 early bird closing soon
Eligible members will soon have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the RACGP at its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.
24 Oct 2025
Rediscovering the heart of general practice
Ahead of his GP25 keynote, Dr Justin Coleman reflects on why the work of GPs remains the most powerful part of Australia’s health system.
24 Oct 2025
Are GP numbers going where they’re really needed?
Behind that consultation room door lies the most effective 15 minutes our health system has to offer,’ says one doctor ahead of his GP25 keynote.
23 Oct 2025
RACGP launches new resources to support GPs ahead of Medicare changes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a comprehensive suite of resources to help members prepare for major changes to Medicare, which take effect from 1 November.
23 Oct 2025
Breastfeeding Found to Lower Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk
Breastfeeding not only benefits babies but may also provide long-term protection for mothers.