AI Scribes in Australian GPs Double in a Year
The use of AI scribes by GPs in Australia has doubled over the past year. In August 2024, about 22% of GPs used AI scribes, and by November 2025, that number reached 40%. A recent study shows that aft...
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RACGP Launches Registrar Wellbeing Support Program
The RACGP launched the Registrar Wellbeing Project to support GPs in training. It aims to improve their mental health, reduce burnout, and create safer, more supportive training environments. The proj...
Australian GPs emphasise prevention as core to care
The RACGP emphasises that preventive care is a core part of general practice in Australia. Most GPs offer preventive services, and many want to do more. A recent BMJ paper argued GPs should focus on a...
RACGP Adds IMG to Future Governance Committee
The RACGP is adding an international medical graduate (IMG) to its Future Governance Committee in 2026. This move aims to include diverse perspectives, especially since over half of Australian GPs are...
Saxenda Discontinued in Australia as Medicare Reforms Continue
The drug Saxenda (liraglutide), used for obesity and diabetes, will no longer be available in Australia after December 2025. Novo Nordisk decided to stop manufacturing Saxenda, shifting focus to its n...
Australia Drops Mandatory Health Checks for Older Doctors
The Medical Board of Australia has decided not to proceed with mandatory health checks for older doctors. Last year, they considered requiring doctors over 70 to have health checks every three years,...
Australia Drops Mandatory Health Checks for Doctors Over 70
The Medical Board of Australia has decided not to require doctors over 70 to undergo mandatory health checks. This change follows strong opposition from the medical community, including the AMA, which...
Western Sydney PHNs Plan to Boost GP Numbers
Three primary health networks in Western Sydney — WentWest, South Western Sydney PHN, and Blue Mountains Nepean PHN — are working on a five-year plan to boost the number of GPs. The region faces a gro...
Australia Boosts Support for Veteran Care and GPs
The Australian government announced plans to increase support for GPs who treat veterans. They will update the fee schedule for medical report writing to better match actual costs and other jurisdicti...
Australia Looks to Tackle Rising Specialist Fees
The Australian government is considering measures to curb high specialist fees, especially for non-GP doctors. The Health Minister, Mark Butler, says out-of-pocket costs are too high and plans to intr...
Australian GP Training Safer, Growing in Popularity
The Medical Training Survey in Australia shows specialist non-GP trainees face more discrimination and racism than GPs-in-training. The survey included responses from over 17,500 medical trainees and...
GPs to Lead Early Childhood Care Under New Scheme
The RACGP has submitted a plan to strengthen the Thriving Kids initiative. It emphasises the role of GPs in early childhood care, especially in the first 2000 days of life. The plan recommends a consi...
Australia Implements First Social Media Age Restrictions
Australia has introduced world-first social media age restrictions. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube must prevent users under 16 from creating accounts. GPs will likely see more...
GP Award Highlights Focus on Family Violence Support
Dr Libby Hindmarsh received the first Morton Rawlin Award from RACGP for her work on family abuse and violence. She has led efforts to help GPs recognise and respond to these issues, including co-edit...
Australian GP Training Satisfaction Remains High Despite Cultural Challenges
The 2025 Medical Training Survey in Australia shows most medical trainees, including GPs, are satisfied with their training. Over 18,000 doctors in training participated, with 86% of RACGP registrars...
Rahma Health Wins Top Award for Arabic Community Health
Rahma Health, a charity focused on Arabic-speaking families, won the 2025 Telstra Business of the Year award. It was founded by Dr Naba Alfayadh in 2020 after she noticed a lack of health information...
Australia Faces Critical Drop in Vaccination Rates in 2025
Australia faces a sharp decline in vaccination rates, with record flu cases reported this year. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) discussed how general practitioners (GPs...
Tasmania Expands Pharmacist Prescribing and Cross-State Prescriptions
The Tasmanian government announced new reforms to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers. Pharmacists can now assess, initiate, and continue hormonal contraception, making it easier for women to acces...
Rural GPs Call for Better Funding and Support
A rural GP describes a typical day in her practice. She treats a range of patients, from a girl with a neck fracture to a woman struggling with infertility and a teenager with anxiety. She also admits...
Australian Medical Conferences: Improving Diversity and Content
A Melbourne GP reflects on her experiences attending medical conferences. She highlights the importance of good food, diverse speakers, and valuable material. She notes that conferences are tiring but...