04 May 2026
Aged care homes criticised over access to voluntary assisted dying
A new report has raised concerns that many aged care homes in Australia are still not providing clear information or access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD), despite it being legal in several states.
01 May 2026
PBS Website Updates and Changes – May 2026
The PBS website has been updated with new, amended and deleted items. A full list is available on the Summary of Changes page.
01 May 2026
PBS Update: Change to Glycopyrronium Cream Listing
From 1 June 2026, the PBS will update how one glycopyrronium cream item is described. This change only affects the wording, not the medicine itself.
01 May 2026
May 2026 PBAC meeting agenda now released
The agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has now been published.
01 May 2026
Flu vaccine talks still matter after COVID, GPs say
GPs say simple, clear conversations with patients can still make a big difference to flu vaccine uptake, even after the COVID-19 pandemic changed attitudes to vaccination.
01 May 2026
Depression risk highest two weeks after birth, major study finds
New research has found that major depression in new mothers is most common in the first two weeks after giving birth, prompting calls for stronger screening and support.
01 May 2026
Is the GP gender pay gap growing? New questions raised
Concerns are rising again about the gender pay gap among GPs, with questions being put to the Federal Government about whether recent policy changes may be making it worse.
01 May 2026
Meningococcal Case Reported in Rural South Australia
A man in his 30s from rural South Australia has been diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B. He is currently in hospital in a stable condition.
01 May 2026
AMA President Highlights IMG Workforce, Medicare Reform and Vaccination Campaign
The Australian Medical Association President has provided a weekly update covering international medical graduates (IMGs), health regulation issues, Medicare funding concerns, and vaccination awareness.
01 May 2026
Ahpra Releases Early Copy of Updated Criminal History Standard
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards have shared an advance copy of the updated Criminal history registration standard, ahead of its start date on 15 July 2026.