The Australian General Practice Research Foundation announced its 2025 awards at GP25 in Brisbane. The awards recognise outstanding GP-led research that improves primary care and health outcomes. Dr S...
Queensland has become the first Australian state to allow all GPs to initiate and manage ADHD medication for adults. The change took effect on Monday and aims to improve access for around 400,000 adul...
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about allowing endorsed midwives to insert long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) under Medicare rebates. The AMA argues that midwiv...
The Australian government and medical regulators are clarifying rules around mandatory reporting for doctors. The rules are designed to protect public safety but are often misunderstood. In most cases...
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports a 33% rise in preventable hospitalisations over the past decade, costing $7.7 billion in 2023–24. The main drivers are acute conditions like urin...
The article highlights the mental health challenges faced by doctors in Australia, especially those working in general practice. It explains that many doctors experience work-related mental injuries c...
The South Australian government, led by the Liberal Party, announced an $11 million incentive package to attract overseas-trained GPs. The plan offers a $40,000 payment to up to 70 GPs who move to the...
GPs in Australia want more time to care for patients, not just speed or efficiency. They seek time to think, build relationships, and ensure patient safety. Continuity of care is also a priority, as s...
The Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service in South Australia opened a new $10 million facility in August. The centre is more than a clinic; it’s a community hub designed with input from the local Ngarrin...
The TGA announced tighter rules on vitamin B6 products in Australia. From June 2027, products with 50–200 mg of B6 will require pharmacist advice to buy. Products with more than 200 mg stay prescripti...
The Australian government will fund 100 extra Commonwealth Supported Places for medical students each year, focusing on universities committed to primary care training. These places will be split acro...
The RACGP announced the results of its largest ever Clinical Competency Exam in 2025.2, with over 1000 candidates sitting the test. More than 80% of candidates passed, resulting in 813 new GPs who wil...
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has finalised new rules for vitamin B6 products. High-dose supplements will now require a pharmacist or doctor’s prescription. Products with up to 50mg daily...
The Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) project in Australia has reached a major milestone, recording one million GP consultations. The project tracks the clinical experiences of genera...
The RACGP has opened its 2025 Member Engagement Survey, encouraging GPs across Australia to share their feedback. The survey closes on Friday and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Participants can w...
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Melbourne after police linked him to seven burglaries at medical clinics between late August and mid-September. He is accused of stealing 13 payment terminals, cash,...
The Australian federal government will fund 100 new university places for medical students, focusing on those with a strong track record of producing GPs. Ten universities will each receive 10 places,...
The NSW government plans to expand GPs' role in ADHD care. They will offer additional training so GPs can assess, diagnose, and prescribe ADHD medication for both children and adults. This aims to red...
The Victorian government is expanding pill testing services at major music festivals for summer 2025-26. The RACGP supports the move, highlighting its role in saving lives and providing health advice....
The RACGP has criticised Australia’s push to expand prescriber numbers, especially pharmacists, during a time of rising antimicrobial resistance. Over the past five years, resistance has increased in...
