‘Bring more GPs to the bush’: RACGP With the Federal Election looming, the college has welcomed promises to boost the rural workforce but says there is a long way to go.
Pledge to boost GP access in after-hours telehealth The election commitment from the Labor Party would expand GPs’ role in after-hours telehealth through a rebranded advice line.
GPs remain unconvinced on 100% bulk billing plan Recent polls show GPs are yet to be convinced a move to bulk bill all patients is viable for their practices.
‘A referendum on Medicare’: Frontbenchers clash in Canberra A ‘brittle consensus’ or not? On Wednesday, Mark Butler and Anne Ruston debated their parties’ respective health policies at the National Press Club.
Public awareness grows around GP bulk billing concerns Medicare continues to be centre of the Federal Election, with promises that 90% of GP visits will be bulk billed being analysed in the mainstream media.
Coalition vows $100 million for rural healthcare The election promise includes upgrading regional medical training facilities and regional medical Commonwealth Supported Places.
GPs missed in $1 billion mental health promise Labor’s Federal Election commitment to create ‘more free mental health services’ includes new dedicated walk-in clinics, but the college fears this will only further fragment care.
Economic insights from the 2025 Federal Budget SPONSORED: BOQ Specialist Chief Economist Peter Munckton analyses the recent Budget and what it says about Australia’s future.
‘Hearing real stories is what makes the difference’ An RACGP WA roundtable has brought together grassroots GPs and politicians to discuss and advocate for meaningful change.
Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health As Federal Election promises from all sides continue to roll in, the RACGP’s Rural Chair is concerned regional healthcare is being overlooked.