‘We want change’: GPs fight for climate action inside Parliament In a new ‘Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard’ report, GPs say climate change must be addressed in the same way as smoking has been.
Doctors criticise strategy’s fossil fuel omission The Government released the Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy this week – but some GPs believe it does not go far enough.
RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.
College presidents unite in call for clean energy The leaders of five medical colleges, including the RACGP, have warned about the devastating health impacts of burning fossil fuels.
Medical colleges urge Prime Minister to act on climate emergency Doctors have warned Australia must significantly increase its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect health and save lives.