18 Jun 2026
AMA Pushes for Medicare Changes, Workforce Action and Safer Prescribing Reforms
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has highlighted several major health issues this week, including Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) reforms, medical workforce shortages and concerns about expanded pharmacist prescribing powers.
18 Jun 2026
Government Delays Medicare Benefit Changes After AMA Raises Concerns
The Federal Government has announced a 12-month transition period for upcoming Assignment of Benefit (AoB) changes after concerns were raised by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) about the impact on medical practices and patients.
18 Jun 2026
Specialist Doctor Shortages Set to Worsen, New Workforce Report Warns
A new report from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has highlighted growing concerns about Australia's medical workforce, with major shortages of specialist doctors expected in the coming years.
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.
18 Jun 2026
Health Leaders Call for Caution Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
A coalition of Australia’s leading healthcare organisations has called on policymakers to prioritise patient safety as they consider a proposal that would allow pharmacists to prescribe Schedule 8 medicines.
18 Jun 2026
Redesigned PBS Website Launched to Improve Medicine Search and Access
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a redesigned Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website to improve how users search for and access information about medicines.
17 Jun 2026
Webinar to Showcase Australia’s New 10-Year Health and Medical Research Strategy
Healthcare professionals, researchers and stakeholders are invited to attend a public webinar on 26 June 2026 to learn more about Australia’s new National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036.
17 Jun 2026
Ahpra and Special Envoy Join Forces to Tackle Antisemitism in Healthcare
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Ms Jillian Segal AO, have reaffirmed their commitment to removing antisemitism from healthcare and addressing all forms of racism and discrimination across the health system.