11 May 2023
Public health, medicine not forgotten
The budget delivered significant measures for Australia’s public health and patients with reform to vaping laws, the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control, and doubling the supply of many medicines patients can access from a single co-payment.
11 May 2023
What the budget means for the bush
All Australians have an equal right to quality and timely healthcare, including rural Australians. The AMA looks forward to working with governments and other stakeholders to increase access to healthcare for rural Australia through the implementation of this week’s budget.
11 May 2023
National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality
AMA submission focused on gender equity in all matters health.
10 Aug 2023
AMA submission to the Senate inquiry into influence of international digital platforms
Submission on digital platforms looks at the many intersections between digital technology and the health of Australians.
11 May 2023
Change to DVA website for providers
Information for doctors regarding the updated layout of DVA website.
04 May 2023
"No higher priority than rebuilding general practice"
Some good news for general practice signalled by the federal government this week, but the devil will be in the details of next week’s budget.
04 May 2023
AMA provides costed, evidence-based proposals to government ahead of budget
The AMA’s full pre-budget submission includes solutions for Australia’s health sector across primary care, public hospitals, private health and public health.
04 May 2023
Bold vaping reforms a breath of fresh air
Sweeping reforms to vaping products announced by the government his week were hailed as “world-leading” by the AMA which said they would help deter more wide-spread uptake of vaping and smoking.
04 May 2023
Information on decommissioning of My Aged Care fax number
The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided information for members about the decommissioning of the My Aged Care fax number and advised of alternatives to the fax service.
02 May 2023
Have your say about disability inclusive medical education
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and Western Sydney University are exploring the barriers and facilitators to inclusive medical education and practice.