05 Jun 2026
Weekly Update from Medical Leadership: Key Health and Policy Discussions
This week’s update from the Australian Medical Association highlighted several major health policy discussions, ongoing reforms, and developments affecting doctors and healthcare services across Australia.
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Urges Action on Climate and Health for World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for stronger action on climate change, highlighting its growing impact on health and wellbeing across Australia.
05 Jun 2026
RACGP Seeks Solutions as Medicare Assignment Changes Raise GP Concerns
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says it is continuing discussions with the Federal Government as doctors raise concerns about upcoming changes to Medicare bulk billing rules.
05 Jun 2026
Crazy Socks Day Highlights Importance of Doctors’ Mental Health
Doctors across Australia have pulled on their brightest and most colourful socks to support Crazysocks4docs Day, a national campaign focused on mental health awareness in the medical profession.
05 Jun 2026
Measles Warning for Sydney Airport and CBD After Infectious Case
Health authorities in NSW Health are warning people in Sydney to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case from Queensland visited several places in Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport while infectious but not yet diagnosed.
04 Jun 2026
AMA NSW Farewells Long-Serving CEO After 28 Years of Service
The AMA NSW has announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Fiona Davies, marking the end of a 28-year career with the organisation.
04 Jun 2026
Experts Call for Regular Reviews of Long-Term Antidepressant Use
Australian researchers are calling for more regular reviews of antidepressant use, saying the benefits of taking the medications long term may be overstated for many patients.
04 Jun 2026
Common Sleep Drug May Reduce Alertness and Increase Safety Risks, Study Warns
Doctors are being warned about the risks of using quetiapine (Seroquel) for sleep problems after new Australian research found it may significantly reduce alertness the next day.
04 Jun 2026
Cervical Screening Skills Training Boosts Confidence Among Practice Nurses in South Western Sydney
Practice nurses in South Western Sydney have improved their skills and confidence in cervical screening after completing specialised training designed to expand screening services in general practice.
04 Jun 2026
Medicare Bulk Billing Paperwork Set to Go Digital Under AoB Changes
Changes to Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) processes will begin from 1 July 2026, affecting how bulk billed services are recorded and managed across general practice.