11 Nov 2025
AHPRA takes steps toward more compassionate regulation for doctors
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is reforming its complaints and notifications process to make it less distressing for doctors, acknowledging the significant emotional toll that investigations can have on practitioners.
10 Nov 2025
Lung Cancer Screening Program Gains Momentum with New Awareness Campaign
Australia’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program has already seen strong participation, with nearly 26,000 low-dose CT scans completed since it began on 1 July.
10 Nov 2025
Commonsense Delay’ to Assignment of Benefit Changes
The Federal Government has announced a six-month delay to new laws governing how patients assign their Medicare benefits to healthcare providers, with implementation now set for 1 July 2026.
10 Nov 2025
Women’s Pain Inquiry Calls for Greater GP Training and Systemic Change
A major Victorian inquiry has exposed deep inequities in how women’s pain is recognised and treated, calling for urgent action to close gender gaps in healthcare and strengthen GP education.
07 Nov 2025
DVA to Fund Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans with PTSD and Depression
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will now fund psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for eligible veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or treatment-resistant depression (TRD), following a Federal Government announcement this week.
07 Nov 2025
RACGP and AMA Raise Concerns Over Pharmacy Prescribing Consultation
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have criticised the Pharmacy Board of Australia for what they describe as an “uncollaborative” and “restrictive” consultation process on plans to expand pharmacy prescribing rights.
07 Nov 2025
74 New GPs Welcomed Across South Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has officially welcomed 74 new General Practitioners (GPs) at a Fellowship ceremony held in Adelaide on Kaurna Country, marking the completion of years of training, hard work and dedication.
06 Nov 2025
New $800 Subsidy to Support GPs in Mental Health Training
Australian GPs can now access an $800 reimbursement to help cover the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
06 Nov 2025
Practice Reflections: Helping GPs Improve COPD Care
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of death in Australia, and early recognition is key to slowing disease progression, improving quality of life, and reducing hospitalisations.
06 Nov 2025
Exaggerated GP income claims “misleading,” says RACGP President
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright has criticised repeated claims that GPs will earn $415,000 a year under the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, describing the figures as “misleading” and “infuriating.”