22 Feb 2024

AMA Submission on changes to the National Law

The AMA has provided a submission to state and territory health ministers on proposed changes to the National Law for health practitioners in relation to sexual misconduct.

22 Feb 2024

Revisit the AMA’s Vision for Australia’s Health webinar

The AMA’s second webinar for 2024 was held this week with a focus on the AMA’s priorities for 2024 and beyond.

22 Feb 2024

AMA responds to closure of the Veterans’ MATES program

The AMA will advocate for a new program to support better health outcomes for veterans following a decision to end the Veterans’ MATES program.

22 Feb 2024

Mekong region health professionals visit the AMA

This month, the AMA hosted a group of international doctors to discuss gender equity in medicine and healthcare.

22 Feb 2024

AMA submission calls for reform to unfair health rules affecting prisoners

The AMA is calling for reforms to unfair and outdated rules that prevent Australian prisoners from receiving equitable healthcare.

22 Feb 2024

Why I’m a Dr4Drs – Dr Annette Barratt

Dr Annette Barratt, the state Medical Director of Drs4Drs in Tasmania, recently spoke to federal AMA staff about the Drs4Drs service.

20 Feb 2024

Consultation on RTWSA fees for medical services 2024-25

The Return to Work Act 2014 mandates that Return to WorkSA engage in consultations with stakeholders before publishing a fee schedule.

15 Feb 2024

Last chance to register for the AMA’s next webinar

AMA members are invited to hear about our priorities for the year ahead at our next webinar on Tuesday, 20 February.

15 Feb 2024

AMA and Drs4Drs attend Ahpra symposium

The AMA and Drs4Drs attended the Melbourne event advocating for doctors on the Ahpra notifications process.

15 Feb 2024

Vale Professor Saxon Smith AM

AMA Fellow and former AMA (NSW) President Professor Saxon Smith AM has passed.