Latest Royal Australian College of General Practitioners News

Don’t Repeat UK Health System Failures Here: RACGP
“An important step forward”: RACGP welcomes NSW drug checking pilot
a review of changes to ECG Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items,
RACGP launches new, more inclusive definition of general practice to improve equity and access
A Cairns general practice is dedicated to data excellence
GP registrar satisfaction survey shows success of nationally consistent training program
RACGP Backs Vaping Crackdown
RACGP applauds Queensland pill testing announcement
RACGP urges Victorian pill testing trial
Stop The Patient Tax Grab: GPs launch bold campaign to save general practice care for South Australian patients
System-wide health sector reform on the agenda for medical leaders 
6 Key Breast Cancer Drugs Now More Affordable Thanks to 60-day Prescribing
RACGP offers research grants for practice financial sustainability and GP wellbeing
RACGP Appoints New CEO
Labor will do what Liberals won’t and rule out GP payroll tax 22 February 2024
Government should be responsible for safeguarding Australia’s children from climate crisis health harms
2024 Federal Budget must build Australia’s GP workforce to meet growing patient needs
RACGP urges new Medicare item to achieve cost savings and improve patient care access
New sun safety advice tailored for Australia’s diverse population
GPs call on Victorian Premier to directly intervene on state’s payroll tax grab after patient impact revealed
Boosting Medicare subsidies for patients gets results: RACGP
RACGP welcomes Victorian Government grants for GPs in training to boost general practice
Grants Up For Grabs To Grow Victoria’s Gp Workforce
GP workforce to grow thanks to new recruits
GPs welcome new incentives for advanced skills in rural areas
You can now order all kinds of medical tests online. Our research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea
GPs and pathologists raise concerns over plans to remove 7-day delay for all pathology results on My Health Record
Disposable vape imports now banned
GPs vital in combating future pandemics
Rural Advanced Skills incentive now open
RACGP: Victoria’s gas transition a positive move for health
RACGP welcomes MYEFO investment to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians
Budget Measures to Progress Disability Agenda in NSW
RACGP calls on Tasmanian Government to develop a mother and baby service for all Tasmania
GP registrar survey shows success of College-led training
Health reform report welcome, but primary care must remain focus for future investment and reform
Public consultation on Rural Generalist Medicine recognition closes next Tuesday
State tax threat to general practice care must be top priority at National Cabinet: RACGP
AMA President advocating for GPs at parliament
WA doctors and health professionals call for the government to take urgent action on climate change and end fossil fuel expansion to protect health
RACGP backs duty of care bill for climate change harms
Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight
No, antibiotics aren’t always needed. Here’s how GPs can avoid overprescribing
RACGP: SA pharmacy prescribing risks patient safety and antimicrobial resistance
RACGP welcomes move to reduce administrative burden on GPs
Consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes in four weeks – have your say
A Call to Secure a Just and Equitable Transition to Sustainable Energy and Safeguard Health
GPs need to be involved in natural disaster planning