12 Jun 2026
AMA President Highlights Key Health Issues in Weekly Update
The Australian Medical Association President has released a weekly update covering several major health issues, including national honours, respiratory illness, aged care reform, and changes affecting bulk billing systems.
11 Jun 2026
Consumer Medicines Line to End in July 2026
Australians will no longer be able to access the Consumer Medicines Line after 30 July 2026, following the end of the service’s current funding agreement.
11 Jun 2026
Coroner Calls for Medical Checks in Gun Licensing Debate
A suggestion for general practitioners to play a greater role in assessing whether patients are fit to own firearms has raised concerns from the RACGP, which says the idea contains “multiple flaws”.
11 Jun 2026
Telehealth Services Set for New My Health Record Rules by 2027
The Federal Government is moving ahead with plans that will require telehealth-only prescribing services to automatically share patients’ medicine information with My Health Record by 2027, as part of wider changes aimed at improving medication safety.
11 Jun 2026
Sustainability Concerns Raised During RACGP Visit to Remote WA Town
A visit to the remote Western Australian town of Karratha has highlighted ongoing concerns about red tape, funding pressures and the long-term sustainability of general practice in rural areas.
11 Jun 2026
GPs Urge Australians Not to Ignore RSV Risks This Winter
Australians are being reminded to take respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seriously this winter, with GPs encouraging people to speak with their doctor about vaccination during RSV Awareness Week.
11 Jun 2026
Pathology and Imaging Reports to Be Shared by Default from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, most written pathology and diagnostic imaging reports prepared by or on behalf of pathologists and radiologists will automatically be uploaded to My Health Record under new “share by default” rules.
11 Jun 2026
AMA President Highlights Key Health Priorities in Weekly Update
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) President has reflected on a week that included recognition of medical professionals, ongoing health policy discussions, and renewed attention on aged care, vaccination, and digital health reform.
11 Jun 2026
PBAC Releases May 2026 Update on Medicine Funding Decisions
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has released its May 2026 update, outlining its recent work on medicine funding assessments and related activities.
11 Jun 2026
1800 My Options Reaches 50,000 Calls for Sexual and Reproductive Health Support
The Women’s Health Victoria service 1800 My Options has reached a major milestone, recording 50,000 calls since it began in 2018.