07 May 2026
AMA Calls for Legal Change to Allow Telehealth Use in Voluntary Assisted Dying Discussions
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns that current laws are limiting access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses, particularly in rural and regional areas.
07 May 2026
AMA Calls for Stronger Regulation of Nicotine Pouches
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has made a submission to a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation calling for tighter controls on nicotine pouches.
07 May 2026
Mother’s Day reflection highlights pressures faced by women in medical training
Ahead of Mother’s Day, AMA Victoria Private Practice Subdivision Secretary Associate Professor Vinay Rane has written a reflective column on the challenges women face during medical training and the need for system reform.
07 May 2026
WA Budget boosts mental health and alcohol and drug services
The 2026–27 Western Australia State Budget has been released, with a major focus on mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across the state.
07 May 2026
Update on Zoladex treatment access for people with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has confirmed it is seeking more information after AstraZeneca announced it will discontinue the Zoladex (goserelin) 3.6mg implant in Australia from 1 November 2026.
07 May 2026
GP Funding Reform Debate Grows After New Grattan Report
A new report from the Grattan Institute says recent bulk-billing changes have highlighted deeper problems in the way general practice is funded across Australia.
07 May 2026
Rural councils push for $200 million GP support plan
A group of rural councils in New South Wales is calling for a $200 million “GP guarantee” to help improve access to doctors in regional and remote communities.
06 May 2026
Victorian Budget 2026–27 boosts healthcare access and hospital services
The Victorian Government’s 2026–27 Budget has announced a major $32 billion investment aimed at improving healthcare access, hospital services, and community care across the state.
06 May 2026
GPs urged to step up asthma care as experts warn of system failure
Australia’s asthma care needs urgent change, with experts warning that too many patients are still not receiving best-practice treatment, leading to avoidable hospital visits and deaths.
06 May 2026
Practice viability at risk as payroll tax pressure continues
General practices in Victoria are under growing financial pressure, with doctors warning that ongoing payroll tax rules are making it harder for clinics to stay open and provide care.