The RACGP announced changes to its Fellowship Support Program (FSP) starting in 2027. The updates aim to improve support, education, and consistency for doctors in rural, regional, and remote areas. N...
The number of GPs in rural and remote Queensland has increased by 8% over the past five years. This growth is partly due to more doctors moving into regional areas, with some practices reporting bette...
Dr James McLeod, raised in Adelaide, won the first RACGP Rural Generalist of the Year award. He always wanted to be a country doctor and did a year in Renmark during university, which confirmed his ch...
The Australian government is making changes to primary care funding. Nearly 3000 clinics have signed up for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, pushing bulk-billing rates to 81% in November....
The ATO is cracking down on high-income professionals, especially doctors, using trusts, companies, or partnerships to split income for tax benefits. They are focusing on arrangements that fail key te...
The Australian government released data showing about 1100 practices switched to bulk billing after the launch of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) on 1 November. Nearly 3000 clinics...
The Australian government is rolling out a new SMS Sender ID Register to help prevent scam messages. Practices that use SMS to communicate with patients, like appointment reminders or test results, ne...
The RACGP Rural Faculty handed out Australian-made wide-brim hats to new rural generalist Fellows at ceremonies in South Australia and Queensland. The hats symbolise a connection to rural life and aim...
A new Australian study shows female GPs feel undervalued and disrespected. Many are retiring or reducing hours due to burnout and frustration. The survey of 770 GPs found over half have cut back their...
Queensland Health released its annual report focusing on the state’s health workforce in 2025. The report shows efforts to support remote, rural, and Indigenous communities through recruitment and pro...
Research in Sydney analysed 41 video-recorded GP consultations from 2018-19. It looked at factors influencing how long a consultation lasts beyond just the number of health concerns. The study include...
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has increased over the past decade, especially among young people aged 10 to 24. The number of young Australians on antidepressants for more than a year rose...
Research shows female GPs in Australia earn about $24 less per hour than male GPs. The study analysed Medicare billings from 511 GPs across five states and territories. Female GPs bill nearly $40,000...
Associate Professor Frank Jones, a long-time GP from Western Australia, received the RACGP’s highest award, the Rose-Hunt Award. He has spent nearly 45 years working in general practice, including rol...
The World Health Organization has officially endorsed GLP-1 therapies like liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide for long-term obesity treatment in adults, excluding pregnant women. They recommend...
The RACGP emphasised the importance of GP wellbeing at the 2025 Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference in Melbourne. Over 250 delegates discussed issues affecting doctors’ mental and physical health,...
The Australian government declared syphilis a disease of national significance in 2025, with over 3500 cases reported this year. Congenital syphilis has caused several infant deaths, highlighting the...
The Queensland Medical Association (AMA Queensland) has officially separated from the national AMA. They want to focus more on local issues and better serve their 11,000 members in Queensland. The spl...
The Australian government’s treasurers have agreed to update the National Competition Policy to include reforms that allow health practitioners to work to their full scope. This change aims to improve...
Queensland has expanded its ADHD treatment rules. GPs can now diagnose, manage, and prescribe medication for adults with ADHD without extra training. They have been able to do this for children since...
