28 Aug 2026
Government Asks GPs for Feedback on Urgent Care Centres
The Federal Government is seeking feedback from GPs about how urgent care clinics are affecting local health services as part of a review of the national UCC program.
28 Aug 2026
Government Lowers Annual GP Attendance Target
The Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has reduced its target for Australians receiving at least one Medicare-subsidised GP service each year, as more people use pharmacies, online clinics and other healthcare services.
28 Aug 2026
New Plan Aims to Make Abortion Care More Affordable Across Australia
A group of healthcare experts has proposed practical changes to make abortion care more affordable and easier to access, particularly for women facing financial, geographic or other barriers.
27 Aug 2026
DoHDA Clarifies Prescriber Bag Ordering Requirements
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has issued new guidance for prescribers following concerns about compliance with Prescriber Bag medicine ordering rules.
27 Aug 2026
Residential Aged Care Funding to Shift to Payments for Services Delivered
The Australian Government will begin moving residential aged care providers to a new payment system from 1 July 2027, with funding gradually shifting from advance payments to payments made after services are delivered.
27 Aug 2026
RACGP Reports Strong Results in Latest Fellowship Exams
More than 80% of candidates passed the latest Applied Knowledge Test and Key Feature Problem exams, marking another strong result for doctors working towards RACGP Fellowship.
27 Aug 2026
New NSW Bulk-Billing Clinics Face Criticism From Existing GPs
Plans for six fully funded bulk-billing clinics in New South Wales have raised concerns among existing general practices, with the RACGP warning that the funding model could create an uneven market.
27 Aug 2026
New Guidance Released for Patients Switching from Sublocade
NSW Health has released new guidance to help health professionals manage patients using Sublocade as the medicine is set to leave the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in December.
26 Aug 2026
RACGP Faculty Elections Open Opportunities for GP Advocacy
With nominations closing on 28 August, RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements is encouraging GPs to consider joining Faculty Councils and contributing to the future of general practice.
26 Aug 2026
Tzield Not Recommended for PBS Listing in Australia
The PBAC has recommended against subsidising teplizumab on the PBS for now, despite evidence that the treatment can delay the progression of type 1 diabetes.