Australia has introduced its first national guidelines for managing male infertility. The guidelines were developed by a group of clinicians and researchers to standardise care across the country. The...
The Australian government has introduced new laws to protect health sector whistleblowers. It is now a crime to retaliate against someone who reports concerns or to use non-disclosure agreements to bl...
Senator Anne Ruston launched a website called How Much Do You Pay? to track out-of-pocket costs for GP visits in Australia. The site aims to highlight the gap between government promises of free GP ca...
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...
Australia is close to eliminating cervical cancer but faces setbacks. The 2025 Cervical Cancer Elimination Progress Report shows no cases in women under 25 in 2021, thanks to the HPV vaccination progr...
The New Zealand government announced a 10-year digital health infrastructure plan. Health NZ leaders, including chair Lester Levy, welcomed the plan but warned funding and execution are key challenges...
The Care Economy CRC, based at La Trobe University, has launched a new initiative to transform Australia’s care sector. It has 56 partners, including universities, healthcare providers, tech companies...
The Australian government’s My Aged Care system is under review. The Inspector-General of Aged Care found that the system is too complex and not user-friendly for many older Australians. It is poorly...
The Department of Health and Aged Care in Australia has rolled out an AI-powered assessment tool called the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) for aged care needs. The system was designed to speed up as...
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 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 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 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...
The Northern Territory AMA is close to becoming a branch of the federal Australian Medical Association. The move aims to give the NT AMA more resources, better efficiencies, and stronger local advocac...
Australia’s federal government is under pressure to support rural healthcare. A new inquiry will examine how recent changes to Medicare, including expanded bulk billing incentives, are affecting rural...
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 National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) released a report criticising how AHPRA charges registration fees. It found that practitioners who are not practising or regulated for a full year sti...
Australia’s mental health system is failing to provide adequate outpatient psychiatric care. Many cities lack accessible clinics, and GPs often have nowhere to refer patients. The only options are cri...
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) experienced ongoing leadership tensions. A recent extraordinary general meeting (EGM) aimed to remove president-elect Dr Sharmila Chandran. The vote...
