Queensland GPs immediately exempt from payroll tax The RACGP says the state is setting a precedent for others, after draft laws were introduced into Parliament on Thursday to abolish the tax on GPs.
In Practice: Patient-reported experiences survey GP feedback is being sought on whether patient-reported measures are acceptable, appropriate and meaningful in the general practice context.
Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.
ED data highlights need for urgent GP investment: RACGP GPs are the ‘best medicine’ to help NSW’s overloaded hospitals but urgent investment is needed, says the college.
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
Health ministers must better link hospitals and GPs: RACGP The college used the year’s final Health Ministers’ Meeting to call out the lack of integration, saying it is delaying care.
The GP facing the other side of emergency care Rural GP Dr Alex Sleeman survived falling under a two-tonne tractor and is learning to walk again, but that hasn’t stopped him, with his community’s support, from looking forwards.
Cerebral palsy rates fall amid healthcare advances New research finds its birth prevalence has dropped by a third in 20 years, with GPs playing a crucial role in screening and antenatal care.
In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions With the RSV vaccine recently expanded on the National Immunisation Program, two upcoming webinars are designed to answer GPs’ questions.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.