RACGP President calls on Labor to fix the freeze Dr Harry Nespolon has called on the Federal Opposition to commit to undoing the damage of the Medicare rebate freeze.
Where is Australia’s shared vision for primary care? With a federal election on the horizon, Dr Edwin Kruys argues for better collaboration in primary care.
RACGP releases 2019–20 pre-budget submission The college has outlined its recommendations for Federal Government commitments.
Thousands identified by new prescription monitoring system SafeScript has helped detect more than 3300 Victorian doctor-shoppers in its first two months.
Government announces almost $100 million in new funding for GP aged care visits The funding is part of a $512 million commitment to primary healthcare within this week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2018–19.
Australia-wide rapid response system to suicide clusters to be developed After a shock rise in deaths by suicide last year, the Federal Government has committed to building a rapid response system to suicide clusters in communities.
Victoria votes: A guide to the 2018 election health promises Breakdown of Labor, Coalition and Greens healthcare commitments.
Doctors opposed to plan to scrap injecting room Ahead of this weekend’s Victorian election, health professionals are concerned Matthew Guy’s promise to close the Richmond injecting room would place vulnerable people – and the surrounding community – at risk.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Q&A with the 2018 RACGP Registrar Representative candidates With voting for the next RACGP Registrar Representative underway, newsGP spoke with each of the candidates.