26 Mar 2026
AMA President’s Update: CAS Meeting, Rural Health, Primary Care and Public Health Advocacy
Hello and happy Friday! It’s been a big week for the AMA, starting with our Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting on Monday, where over 100 medical leaders discussed key issues affecting Australia’s healthcare system.
26 Mar 2026
RACGP Wants GP Software to Include Social Health Checks
The RACGP says GP software needs an upgrade so doctors can track patients’ social and life situations from their very first visit. This includes loneliness, housing, finances, family support, and safety at home.
26 Mar 2026
RACGP Seeks Insights on Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
The RACGP is inviting members to share their experiences working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
26 Mar 2026
TGA Seeks Public Feedback on Sunscreen Regulation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened an 8-week public consultation to improve how sunscreens are regulated in Australia.
26 Mar 2026
TGA Issues Fines to Health Practitioners for Unapproved Imports
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued six infringement notices totalling $23,760 to three health practitioners for allegedly importing unapproved therapeutic goods without permission, breaching the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.
25 Mar 2026
New Data Guides Targeted Skin Cancer Screening in Australia
A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how linked data is helping shape a national plan for targeted skin cancer screening.
25 Mar 2026
Rising Petrol Prices Make It Harder For People to See Their GP
High petrol and diesel prices are starting to affect everyday healthcare, with some patients swapping in‑person doctor visits for phone or video calls. Some GPs are now worried that people,especially in country areas may miss out on care because it costs too much to travel.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Calls for Action on Online Gambling After 1000 Days of Inaction
This week marks 1000 days since the Peta Murphy report recommended stronger action on online gambling advertising, but the federal government has yet to act. The AMA has released a statement urging immediate implementation of the report’s recommendations.
25 Mar 2026
AMA CAS Meeting Focuses on Prevention, Innovation and Medical Workforce
More than 100 medical leaders gathered in Canberra on Monday for the AMA’s annual Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting to discuss key issues facing Australia’s healthcare system.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Highlights Urgent Action Needed on Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Federal AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen recently attended the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Commissioner (ITEC) Symposium in Canberra, where experts and officials discussed urgent measures to tackle Australia’s illicit tobacco market.