06 Nov 2026
RACGP Rural Chair Michael Clements Steps Down After Six Years of Advocacy
Associate Professor Michael Clements is preparing to step down as Chair of the RACGP Rural Faculty after six years in the role. During his time, he has worked to strengthen rural healthcare, improve representation for remote communities and support the development of rural generalist medicine.
06 Nov 2026
Complaints About AHPRA Fall, but Complex Investigations Increase
Complaints about the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have dropped by 11% in the 2025–26 financial year. However, the number of complex investigations handled by the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) has more than doubled.
06 Nov 2026
TGA Maintains Restrictions on GP Prescribing of Isotretinoin
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has rejected a proposal to let trained GPs prescribe isotretinoin, a medicine used to treat severe acne.
05 Nov 2026
Draft report calls for more chronic care visits under Medicare
A draft report is recommending an increase in Medicare-funded chronic condition management (CCM) services, proposing that eligible patients receive up to 12 individual sessions each year instead of the current five.
05 Nov 2026
RACGP shares upcoming webinars, workshops and healthcare updates for GPs
The RACGP has announced a new range of professional development opportunities and healthcare updates for general practitioners
05 Nov 2026
AJGP marks 70 years of supporting Australian general practice
The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) is celebrating 70 years of publishing clinical knowledge, research and professional updates for Australian GPs.
05 Nov 2026
Australian study finds some babies may no longer have peanut allergy
A national Australian study has found that 35% of babies previously diagnosed with a peanut allergy showed no allergic reaction during a supervised food challenge. The findings suggest some children may be able to have their allergy diagnosis reviewed after further specialist assessment.
05 Nov 2026
AMA Calls for More Specialist Training Places and Action on Healthcare Costs
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is stepping up its efforts to improve access to specialist care, address rising healthcare costs and warn the public about the risks of unapproved peptides.
05 Nov 2026
Experts Share Practical Ways to Reduce Hay Fever Triggers at Home
Australians are being encouraged to take steps to reduce indoor allergens as high pollen levels are expected across many parts of the country this spring.
04 Nov 2026
Older Australians Get More Payment Options for Aged Care Accommodation
Older Australians waiting for their financial assessment before entering residential aged care now have more flexibility in how they pay for their accommodation.