28 Jul 2026
Work Begins on Northern Tasmania's New Purpose-Built Hospice
Northern Tasmania has reached an important milestone in expanding palliative care, with construction officially starting on a new purpose-built hospice in Launceston. The project moves from planning into the building phase and is expected to welcome its first patients in late 2027.
28 Jul 2026
PBAC to Review PBS Access for Triptorelin in Women’s Health
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold a special meeting on 30 July to consider expanding PBS access for triptorelin, following strong support from clinicians, patients and health organisations. The review could improve access to treatment for several women’s health conditions.
28 Jul 2026
Medical Board to Release New Guidance on Off-Label Prescribing
The Medical Board of Australia will soon publish new guidance to help doctors meet their professional responsibilities when prescribing medicines off-label. The move follows growing concerns about the rapid increase in the use of unapproved peptide products across Australia.
28 Jul 2026
RACGP Calls for Human Oversight in New GP Incentive Payment Laws
Australia's peak GP organisation is urging the Federal Government to strengthen new health legislation by adding stronger human oversight to decisions about practice incentive payments. While the RACGP supports the proposed reforms, it says important safeguards are needed before the legislation moves ahead.
28 Jul 2026
TGA Takes Action Over Medicine Packaging Safety Standards
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a $19,800 infringement notice to Cellife Health Care Pty Ltd after alleging the company supplied a listed medicine that did not meet Australia's required packaging standards. The company paid the infringement notice in July 2026.
27 Jul 2026
PM Questions Telehealth Expansion for Voluntary Assisted Dying
The future of telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) remains uncertain after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he does not support allowing VAD consultations by phone or video.
27 Jul 2026
New Partnership Strengthens First Nations Healthcare in South Western Sydney
A new partnership between Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and Medical Service (TACAMS) and South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is set to strengthen healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South Western Sydney.
27 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Reflect on COPD Prescribing with New Personalised Reports
Australian GPs are being encouraged to review how they prescribe medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after receiving confidential prescribing reports from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
27 Jul 2026
PBAC to Review GLP-1 Prescribing Rules for Type 2 Diabetes
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will review whether tighter prescribing rules for GLP-1 medicines are achieving their intended purpose, following a continued rise in PBS prescriptions for these treatments. The review is scheduled for the PBAC meeting in November.
27 Jul 2026
Aged Care Providers Invited to Support National Capacity Review
The Australian Government is asking residential aged care providers to participate in a nationwide survey that will create a more accurate picture of aged care accommodation across Australia. The information will help guide future planning as demand for residential aged care continues to grow.