Michael Kidd appointed CMO Professor Kidd, a GP, primary care researcher, and former RACGP President, will become Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on 1 June.
Push for antimicrobial resistance public awareness Australia’s Chief Medical Officer is renewing his push for patients not to pressure prescribers into approving unnecessary treatments.
Brendan Murphy honoured following pandemic response The former Chief Medical Officer has been named ACT Australian of the Year, placing him alongside the seven nominees for Australian of the Year.
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer praised for work during the pandemic Australia’s top health adviser Professor Brendan Murphy is now preparing for his next post as Health Department Secretary.
Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 update: 21 March Professor Brendan Murphy provides GPs with the latest information on Australia’s response to COVID-19.
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer responds to GP questions over opioid warning letter Professor Brendan Murphy writes for newsGP on last year’s letter warning GPs about high rates of opioid prescribing.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs at last has a new Chief Medical Officer The Department of Home Affairs has appointed a rural GP as its new Chief Medical Officer and Surgeon General.
Chief Medical Officer warns on spread of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea With two cases of multi-drug resistant gonorrhoea recently detected, the Federal Government has released a health alert and information to assist healthcare professionals identify and prevent spreading of the disease.