22 Jun 2026
Western Sydney Emerges as Australia's Bulk-Billing Stronghold
Patients living in western Sydney are more likely to find a fully bulk-billing GP clinic than those in most other parts of Australia, according to new research from Cleanbill.
22 Jun 2026
SafeScript Linked to Drop in Multiple Prescriber Use Across Victoria
A major Victorian study has found that SafeScript, the state's real-time prescription monitoring system, has helped reduce the number of patients receiving high-risk medicines from multiple prescribers, supporting safer prescribing and better patient care.
22 Jun 2026
Health Warning Issued Over Illegal Peptides After Liver Injury Cases in Victoria
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has warned the public to avoid illegal peptide products following reports of serious health harm.
19 Jun 2026
RACGP Warns Against New Abortion Restrictions Following SA Debate
The RACGP has spoken out against proposed abortion restrictions in South Australia, saying additional barriers could harm patients and limit access to essential healthcare.
19 Jun 2026
Bowel Cancer Screening Participation Slowly Improving, But Uptake Still Low
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP), introduced in August 2006, has helped detect 17,378 cases of bowel cancer in Australia.
19 Jun 2026
Concerns Raised Over Limits on Patient End Support Medicare Items
In March 2026, Patient End Support (PES) Medicare item numbers were brought back across Australia. These items are meant to help GPs, nurse practitioners, and prescribed medical practitioners support patients during video consultations with non-GP specialists.
19 Jun 2026
RACGP Launches Men’s Health Group to Tackle Gender Health Gap
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has established a new Men’s Health Specific Interests Group, with leaders saying general practice will play a central role in improving health outcomes for men and boys.
18 Jun 2026
In Practice: Medicare Compliance and RACGP Learning Events
An upcoming Royal Australian College of General Practitioners webinar will guide new providers through key Medicare principles, including MBS requirements and compliance obligations under the health system.
18 Jun 2026
AHPRA Proposes Simpler Registration Pathway for Overseas-Trained Specialists
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has proposed major changes to the way specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) apply to work in Australia, with the aim of creating a faster and more streamlined registration process.
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.