24 Apr 2026
Company fined in first Ahpra prosecution for failing to cooperate
A Western Australian company has been fined after failing to comply with an investigation by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), in what is believed to be the first case of its kind under the National Law.
24 Apr 2026
New RACGP Program Highlights GP Skills in Veterans’ Care
A new RACGP program will formally recognise GPs with experience in military medicine and veterans’ health, launching on 26 April to mark ANZAC Day.
24 Apr 2026
Thousands access ADHD prescriptions under NSW GP reforms
Nearly 10,000 people in New South Wales have benefited from changes allowing trained GPs to provide repeat prescriptions for ADHD medication, according to the State Government.
24 Apr 2026
GPs promote flu protection at Queensland Parliament
Queensland GPs visited State Parliament this week to give flu vaccinations and share advice ahead of the upcoming flu season.
23 Apr 2026
Calls for NDIS reforms to better support people with terminal illness
Palliative Care Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but says stronger safeguards are needed for people living with terminal illness.
23 Apr 2026
Personal care to be fully covered under Support at Home from October
The Australian Government has announced that personal care services will be fully funded for eligible participants under the Support at Home program starting 1 October 2026.
23 Apr 2026
Six Tips to Help General Practices Hire the Right Staff
Hiring the right staff is important for keeping a general practice running smoothly. A bad hire can lead to extra workload, stress for the team, and repeated recruitment.
23 Apr 2026
Emergency Doctors Push for Stronger Investment in Rural General Practice
Emergency doctors are calling on the Federal Government to invest more in rural general practice, warning that gaps in primary care are leading to avoidable visits to emergency departments.
23 Apr 2026
GPs Criticise NSW Decision to Expand Pharmacist Prescribing Without Consultation
General practitioners in NSW say they were not properly consulted on the State Government’s decision to allow pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pill, raising concerns about patient safety and trust between doctors and government.
23 Apr 2026
WA releases 5-year strategy to reshape mental health and alcohol and other drugs services
Western Australia has introduced a new Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026–2031, setting out the direction for major system changes over the next five years.