28 Oct 2025
Optometrists Could Prescribe Oral Medicines Under Proposed Plan, but RACGP Flags Safety Risks
The Optometry Board of Australia has proposed expanding the scope of practice for therapeutically endorsed optometrists to include prescribing certain oral medications for common eye conditions.
28 Oct 2025
Health Minister Confident Bulk Billing Incentive Will Expand Despite GP Hesitancy
With the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) set to launch on 1 November, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has expressed confidence that more clinics will adopt full bulk billing, despite some practices still assessing the financial impact.
28 Oct 2025
RACGP Urges NT to Introduce Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Children
The RACGP is encouraging Northern Territory health officials to adopt the needle-free FluMist vaccine for young children starting in 2026, following decisions made by other states.
27 Oct 2025
Local GP Urges Community to Become ‘Immunisation Heroes’
Local GP Urges Community to Become ‘Immunisation Heroes’ Vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving, says Elderslie GP Dr Matthew Gray, as South Western Sydney PHN launches a campaign encouraging residents to become “immunisation heroes.”
27 Oct 2025
PSR Orders GPs to Repay $27.3 Million Amid Compliance Reviews
Medical practitioners were required to repay $27.3 million to the Federal Government in the 2024–25 financial year following investigations by the Professional Services Review (PSR). While substantial, this total is lower than the $31.6 million recovered the previous year.
27 Oct 2025
PBAC Recommends Removing COVID-19 Antivirals from Doctor’s Bag
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended removing the COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag, citing changes in the clinical landscape since their introduction in late 2022.
27 Oct 2025
NuvaRing Now on PBS, Making Contraception More Affordable
From 1 November, the NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), giving women more affordable and accessible birth control options.
24 Oct 2025
24/7 Support for Victorian Families
Victorian parents and carers can access expert advice and reassurance about parenting and child health any time of the day or night through the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Line – a free, government-funded service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays.
24 Oct 2025
In Practice: AGM voting and GP25 early bird closing soon
Eligible members will soon have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the RACGP at its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.
24 Oct 2025
Rediscovering the heart of general practice
Ahead of his GP25 keynote, Dr Justin Coleman reflects on why the work of GPs remains the most powerful part of Australia’s health system.
