28 May 2026
Government Accused of Delaying Release of Key Gambling and Diabetes Reports
The Federal AMA has criticised the Australian Government over its timing of two major report responses, which were released on federal Budget day, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
28 May 2026
AMA Raises Concerns About Risks of Vertical Integration in Private Healthcare
Concerns have been raised about the growing influence of corporate ownership in healthcare, with warnings that it may affect patient care decisions and system transparency.
28 May 2026
GP Practices Urged to Register for SMS Sender ID to Avoid Message Disruption
General practices across Australia are being urged to register for the new SMS Sender ID system before 1 July to ensure patient messages are not disrupted.
28 May 2026
Medical training organisations strengthen commitment to culturally safe healthcare
Medical training organisations across Australia are renewing their commitment to improving culturally safe healthcare during National Reconciliation Week 2026.
28 May 2026
Tasmania clinic funding cuts spark concerns over access to care
Concerns are growing over access to healthcare for vulnerable Tasmanians after the State Government ended funding for a mobile GP service that provides free care to people who may otherwise struggle to access medical support.
27 May 2026
NSW Expands Free Needle-Free Flu Vaccine to More Children
More children in New South Wales can now access a free needle-free flu vaccine, following an expansion of the State Government’s FluMist program.
27 May 2026
New Medicare bulk-billing rules raise concerns for vulnerable patients
New Medicare bulk-billing rules coming into effect on 1 July are raising concerns among GPs, particularly about how they may affect older Australians and other vulnerable patients.
27 May 2026
TGA Approves New Treatment to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset in Australia
Australians at risk of developing type 1 diabetes may soon have access to a treatment that can delay the condition from progressing
27 May 2026
First Diphtheria Death in Australia Since 2018 Confirmed in NT
Northern Territory health authorities have confirmed Australia’s first diphtheria-related death in eight years, as efforts continue to control a growing outbreak across the region.
27 May 2026
Palliative Care Australia opens Board recruitment for two Independent Directors
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting applications for two Independent Director positions on its Board, as current directors near the end of their terms.