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.