Treasurer meeting yields payroll tax progress The Victorian Government has agreed to provide further clarity and support to GPs, following a meeting between the RACGP and Tim Pallas.
Tasmanian Labor vows against payroll tax, if elected As the state prepares to head to the polls, the Opposition promised not to apply the tax grab if it wins government, in a move welcomed by the RACGP.
Payroll tax will push patients into EDs: Survey Millions of patients could bypass their GP and head straight to hospital if the tax grab forces fees to rise, according to new HotDoc data.
GPs want Vic Premier to intervene in payroll tax A trio of general practice groups, including the RACGP, have requested an urgent meeting with Jacinta Allan to resolve the issue.
Payroll tax fears trigger emergency meeting The NSW Government has scheduled an urgent meeting with RACGP representatives to discuss the issue, but Victoria appears to have dug its heels in.
Health Minister urges states to follow Queensland’s payroll tax lead Mark Butler is concerned that taxing tenant GPs will undercut recent efforts to strengthen Medicare and wants consistency across the country.
Payroll tax risks future of hundreds of clinics: HotDoc survey Data from the appointment booking platform also suggest the rate of permanent general practice closures is accelerating significantly.
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
Payroll tax should be top of National Cabinet agenda: RACGP The college says a singular set of rules need to be established to keep practice doors open, labelling the status quo ‘a joke, at best’.
‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.