The Australian Government has raised concerns about US policies affecting the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). US moves towards 'most-favoured-nation pricing' could lead to lower drug prices in t...
The TGA is seeking feedback from GPs on the regulation of digital mental health tools. The review aims to ensure these tools are appropriate and effective in the Australian market. GPs are invited to...
The University of Sydney and University of Wollongong launched the OCEAN study, a follow-up to the BEACH study. It focuses on understanding the role and value of non-GP health workers in general pract...
The RACGP opposes expanding Medicare rebates for midwives to insert and remove long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). The government’s draft report suggests that endorsed midwives, with extens...
The Australian general practice sector faces ongoing challenges driven by policy failures. GPs are caught in a system with broken incentives, poor payment models, and market failures like information...
The RACGP has called on the Australian government to support GPs in providing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). They emphasise that procedures like IUD and implant insertions should be pe...
The RACGP is holding its annual GP25 conference from 14 to 16 November in Brisbane. The event is a key gathering for general practice in Australia, focusing on networking, learning, and sharing ideas....
The RACGP has emphasised that GP wellbeing needs to be a national priority. They developed a new toolkit to help GPs manage stress and burnout. GPs face long hours, financial pressures, isolation, and...
The RACGP held its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13 November 2025 in Brisbane and online. Members were invited to vote on eight proposed constitutional changes and two resolutions related to di...
The Victorian government is being urged to support higher Medicare rebates for longer GP consultations. This comes after the release of the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report, which highlights that w...
The Victorian Government released the Bridging the Pain Gap report, highlighting significant gaps in women’s pain care. It is based on responses from 13,000 women, girls, carers, and health profession...
CareZen has introduced virtual health pods in Queensland as part of a pilot project. These pods are made in Australia and designed with input from clinicians and consumers. They provide a private spac...
The Australian government has scheduled the launch of the new Aged Care Act and bulk-billing practice incentives for 1 November, coinciding with a parliamentary sitting fortnight. The aged care system...
The Pharmacy Board of Australia is pushing for a new model that allows pharmacists to prescribe medicines independently. The RACGP and AMA oppose this, saying the consultation process was unfair and l...
The Australian government has introduced new incentives for bulk billing GPs. These incentives offer higher payments for bulk-billed consultations, especially in rural and regional areas. The changes...
South Australia has welcomed 74 new GPs at a ceremony in Adelaide. Among them, 17 are Rural Generalists with extra training in areas like anaesthesia and obstetrics. The event marks the end of years o...
The Australian government is pushing for universal bulk billing for GPs starting November 1. The government claims this will make healthcare free for patients. However, many GPs are sceptical about ho...
Australia has approved its first blood test for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Roche’s pTau 181 plasma test is now available outside research labs, mainly through the Florey Institute. It helps rule out...
Australia has launched a new national framework to improve medication safety during transitions of care. The goal is to reduce medication errors and hospital readmissions, which cost around $1.4 billi...
Australia’s mental health system is under severe strain. Leading experts describe it as neglected and in crisis, with long waiting times and low bed capacity. A new AMA report shows patients wait an a...
