18 Jun 2026
Government Revises Medicare Consent Rules Following GP Concerns
The Federal Government has updated upcoming Medicare assignment of benefit rules after concerns from GPs that the changes could increase administrative burdens and affect care for vulnerable patients, particularly those living in aged care facilities.
18 Jun 2026
Health Leaders Call for Caution Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
A coalition of Australia’s leading healthcare organisations has called on policymakers to prioritise patient safety as they consider a proposal that would allow pharmacists to prescribe Schedule 8 medicines.
18 Jun 2026
Redesigned PBS Website Launched to Improve Medicine Search and Access
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a redesigned Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website to improve how users search for and access information about medicines.
17 Jun 2026
Webinar to Showcase Australia’s New 10-Year Health and Medical Research Strategy
Healthcare professionals, researchers and stakeholders are invited to attend a public webinar on 26 June 2026 to learn more about Australia’s new National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036.
17 Jun 2026
Ahpra and Special Envoy Join Forces to Tackle Antisemitism in Healthcare
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Ms Jillian Segal AO, have reaffirmed their commitment to removing antisemitism from healthcare and addressing all forms of racism and discrimination across the health system.
17 Jun 2026
Overdose Deaths Hit Record High as Experts Urge Greater Support for Patients
Australia recorded its highest number of drug-induced deaths in 2024, with new figures showing more than 2,500 people lost their lives due to overdoses and other drug-related causes.
17 Jun 2026
Study Explores Whether Eggs Can Help Ease Perimenopause Symptoms
New Australian research is examining whether adding eggs to the daily diet could help support women during perimenopause, particularly when it comes to sleep and overall symptom management.
17 Jun 2026
Dementia Prevention Program Expands Across Australia
One of the world’s most successful dementia prevention studies is set to expand across Australia, with GPs expected to play a key role in helping identify and support people at risk.
17 Jun 2026
TGA Fines Victorian Pair Over Illegal Cosmetic Injectable Imports
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices totalling $19,800 to a Victorian health practitioner and another individual for allegedly importing unapproved cosmetic injectable products into Australia.
16 Jun 2026
Health Professionals Encouraged to Discuss Maternal Vaccines During Pregnancy
Health professionals are being reminded of the importance of recommending maternal vaccinations during pregnancy, with three vaccines currently recommended to help protect both mothers and babies.