24 Aug 2023
NO NEW WOOD HEATERS, ACT GOVERNMENT FIRST TO COMMIT TO A PHASE-OUT IN SUBURBS
Despite the winter chill, the Australian Capital Territory will be the first government to phase out wood heaters due to health and environmental impacts, including asthma risk.
24 Aug 2023
World Medical Association asks for your input
The WMA invites AMA members to participate in their universal access to reliable healthcare information: Global stakeholder consultation.
24 Aug 2023
NSW pauses GP payroll tax audits for 12 months
The State Government will use the year-long freeze to consult on a long-term solution, a first step in preventing widespread practice shutdowns.
24 Aug 2023
Voting for RACGP contested electorates open
GPs are being encouraged to have their say on nine contested electorates in the 2023 Faculty elections.
24 Aug 2023
Small Tasmanian town loses its only GP
After nearly 17 years of working around the clock to provide essential health services to the people of St Marys, Dr Cyril Latt is exhausted.
24 Aug 2023
In Practice: MyMedicare webinars
The first of what will likely be many webinars on the Government’s proposed voluntary patient enrolment scheme has been set for next week.
24 Aug 2023
Department of Health webinar on 60-day prescriptions
The Department of Health is hosting a webinar next Tuesday, with an opportunity to submit questions on the prescribing changes.
24 Aug 2023
AMA President tells Sydney University to “read the room” on gambling funds
The AMA President was in the nation’s news this week discussing gambling research, payroll tax, and prescribing roles.
24 Aug 2023
AMA submission calls for private health insurance reforms
The AMA is calling for significant reform to the country’s private health system to make it more affordable amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
23 Aug 2023
Peter's story – Conquering life’s greatest challenges
2020 QLD Senior Australian of the Year Peter Dornan shares his story of resilience and how he overcame a prostate cancer diagnosis.