06 Aug 2026
AHPRA Apologises After Email Privacy Error Affects Healthcare Workers
Australia’s health regulator, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), has apologised after a privacy mistake exposed the personal email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a confidential webinar. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and trust among affected practitioners.
06 Aug 2026
Updoc Data Breach Prompts Cyber Security Reminder for General Practices
Patients using Australian telehealth provider Updoc may have had their contact details exposed following unauthorised access to a third-party system. While no health records or payment information were affected, experts say the incident is a timely reminder for general practices to strengthen their cyber security plans.
06 Aug 2026
GPs Encouraged to Start Palliative Care Conversations Earlier
General practitioners are being encouraged to have earlier conversations about palliative care, with experts highlighting that GPs are well placed to support patients and families throughout serious illnes, not just at the end of life.
05 Aug 2026
Free Training Gives GPs New Tools to Improve Men's Health Outcomes
Helping men stay engaged with healthcare is the goal of a new national education program for general practitioners, following ongoing concerns that many men delay medical care or stop attending appointments before receiving ongoing support.
05 Aug 2026
Stimulant-Related Harm Reaches Record Levels Across Australia
Australia is seeing a sharp rise in harm linked to stimulant drugs, with new national data showing record numbers of overdose deaths and hospitalisations. Researchers say amphetamine-type stimulants and cocaine are driving much of the increase, highlighting the need for stronger prevention and harm reduction strategies.
05 Aug 2026
GP Experiences Needed to Review Australia's Aged Care Incentive
Two years after the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) was introduced, Australian GPs are being invited to help determine whether the program is achieving its goals. A national survey is collecting feedback to identify what is working well and where improvements may be needed.
04 Aug 2026
TGA Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Medicinal Cannabis Advertising Breaches
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has started Federal Court proceedings against two Australian companies and their director over the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis. The regulator says the action follows repeated compliance warnings and unpaid infringement notices.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Calls for Medicare Changes to Better Support Rural GP Care
The RACGP is urging the Federal Government to reform Medicare funding, saying the current system does not properly support the way rural GPs care for their patients. During a recent Senate inquiry, the college highlighted the need for funding that reflects the longer and more complex consultations common in rural Australia.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Invites GPs to Help Shape the Future Through Faculty Council Elections
GPs across Australia have the chance to play a bigger role in the future of general practice, with nominations now open for the 2026 RACGP Faculty Council elections. Current council leaders say joining has given them the opportunity to improve the profession and create positive change for their colleagues and patients.
04 Aug 2026
Social Prescribing Helps GPs Support Patients Beyond Medical Care
Social prescribing is becoming an important part of general practice, helping GPs connect patients with community services and activities that support their health and wellbeing.