24 May 2024
Tribunal cancels doctor’s registration and removes him from practice for at least eight years
A tribunal has reprimanded a medical practitioner, Dr Atheer Hmood, cancelled his registration, disqualified him from applying for registration for a period of eight years, and prohibited him from providing any health service which involves physical contact with a female,
24 May 2024
Greater protections for WA patients as National Law changes are enacted
Key points The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Application Bill 2023 was passed by the Parliament of Western Australia on 9 May and is now an Act of Parliament The Act strengthens health practitioner regulation and public protection in Western Australia .
24 May 2024
National Palliative Care Week 2024 – a landmark event for health and care sectors
‘Matters of life and death’ have been the central focus of National Palliative Care Week 2024.
23 May 2024
Learn about the Medical Costs Finder
The Department of Health and Aged Care has produced an explanatory video on the Medical Costs Finder.
23 May 2024
RACGP welcomes SA payroll tax reform
After months of negotiation, South Australian GPs will be permanently exempt from paying the tax on earnings from bulk billed services.
23 May 2024
Expansion of the National Sign Language Program (NSLP)
From 1 July 2024, the NSLP will include sign language interpreting and captioning services for health and medical appointments.
23 May 2024
Historical Archive of PBS Schedules from 1951 to 2002
Historical Archive of PBS Schedules from 1951 to 2002
23 May 2024
Department of Health working to improve Right to Information processes
The Department of Health is committed to providing the highest level of healthcare possible to all Tasmanians and operating in a transparent and accountable manner.
23 May 2024
Opportunity to join TGA advisory committee
AMA members are strongly encouraged to apply for vacant roles on the TGA’s statutory advisory committees
23 May 2024
Watch this week’s AMA post-budget webinar
A recording of the webinar held earlier in the week is now available for AMA members.