07 Dec 2023

AMA calls for no new fossil fuel projects, no fossil fuel money in politics

This week we released a position statement calling on Australian governments to do everything possible to mitigate the effects of climate change including an end to the approval of any new fossil fuel projects.

07 Dec 2023

New AMA discussion paper urges rethink on funding models

The AMA has released a new discussion paper that challenges Australia’s current way of funding healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations.

01 Dec 2023

Agenda for the December 2023 PBAC Intracycle meeting

Agenda for the December 2023 PBAC Intracycle meeting

30 Nov 2023

AMA applauds government’s strong action on vaping

The federal government has moved quickly to implement initial changes to protect Australians from the harms of vaping.

30 Nov 2023

AMA President advocating for GPs at parliament

Professor Steve Robson called on MPs and the federal government to put an end to the GP payroll tax grab unfolding in several jurisdictions.

30 Nov 2023

Podiatric surgery needs reform: AMA submission

Podiatrists should no longer be able to use the title “surgeon”, the AMA says in a new submission.

30 Nov 2023

Doctors mourn the loss of Professor Dennis Pashen

The AMA honours the memory of Professor Dennis Pashen, a passionate and dedicated rural generalist who sadly passed away last week.

30 Nov 2023

Key environment legislation must be bolstered

In a submission to a Senate inquiry, the AMA has recommended a key piece of environment legislation should recognise that climate change affects all generations.

30 Nov 2023

Download a COVID-19 communication kit and service list

The Department of Health and Aged Care has shared a COVID-19 communication kit and service list to help providers find ongoing information about COVID-19.

30 Nov 2023

Safety alert: potential contamination of some saline products

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety alert for potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii.