Latest Australian Medical Association News

Brain related diseases are increasing in frequency. Where’s the brain plan?
Trusted medical advice more important than ever in world of misinformation
AMA welcomes announcement on nicotine pouches but calls for more action
AMA President’s update: Pharmacy prescribing, rural health, general practice, Federal Council elections, and more
Grattan report backs our long called for pharmacy reforms
AMA contributes to national review of Assessing Fitness to Drive
Report Welcome Reminder On Need For Pharmacy Reform
Submission backs national guidance on safer IV fluid use
Federal AMA CEO To Conclude Tenure – New CEO Appointed
AMA supports mandatory health star ratings to support healthier food choices
AMA President’s update: Pharmacy prescribing, specialist fees, and more
Under-qualified prescribing of controlled medicines poses risk to public health
Under-qualified prescribing of controlled medicines poses risk to public health
AMA President’s update: Ambulance ramping, roundtable with the health minister, primary care taskforce, and more
Report Shows Extent Of Logjam In Public Hospitals
Ambulance ramping delays worsen as hospital logjam deepens
Public pressure forces Albanese Government to walk back bulk billing consent changes
AMA President’s update: Assignment of benefit changes, workforce issues, pharmacy prescribing and more
Advocacy Update: Assignment Of Benefit
Health leaders raise alarm for patient safety as pharmacy prescribing expands
Report confirms need for urgent action on health workforce planning
AMA President’s update: King’s Birthday Honours, bulk billing assignment changes, RSV, residential aged care, and more
Share By Default Changes From 1 July
Don’t Go Unprotected This Winter
Twelve GPs Receive King’s Birthday Honours In 2026
Urgent action needed to ensure high-quality care for aged care residents
AMA Members Recognised In King’s Birthday Honours List 8 June
RSV Awareness Week: Don’t Go Unprotected This Winter
Attack On Abortion Rights Will Harm Regional Women Most
AMA President’s update: National Leadership Alliance, assignment of benefit changes, farewelling Fiona Davies, specialist fees, pharmacy prescribing, and more
AMA advocacy win included in new national model for clinical governance
AMA President’s update: Reconciliation Week, hidden costs of vertical integration, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy, AGM, and more
Government seemingly buries two important reports on budget day
In plain sight and never out of mind – national health crises can’t be hidden
Stronger sunscreen rules needed to restore confidence and protect Australians
AMA President’s update: Specialist fees, digital health, diphtheria, and more
Psychiatry inpatient telehealth items made permanent in win for federal AMA
Diphtheria outbreaks a reminder to stay up to date with vaccination
AMA President’s update: Budget wins and missed opportunities
Alcohol Ad Rules Failing Australians, AMA Warns
Budget not enough to safeguard our health system’s future
The 678 day wait for Albanese Government’s diabetes response is over, but it’s no sugar hit
Healthcare Reforms Tomorrow Night’s Budget Must Contain
Insurance Rebate Anger Tip Of Iceberg
AMA President’s update: Illicit tobacco, aged care, federal budget, and more
Telehealth And Voluntary Assisted Dying
Member Views: Mother’s Day, And Arithmetic Of Training
Can’t get your HRT patches? What to do and what to avoid