RACGP launches Queensland election platform The college is calling on the next State Government to commit $56 million to incentivise 2000 GPs in training, and to cut red tape.
Tasmania moves to tighten vape laws The State Government plans to override federal laws and keep its ban on vape sales for under 18s, but the RACGP warns this will create confusion.
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’ A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
DoHAC predicts early peak for vape prescriptions Documents published by the Office of Impact Analysis forecast a 10% annual decline in presentations for prescriptions once reforms bed in.
New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care The new authority, recommended by the royal commission, will identify issues and report to the Australian Parliament.
RACGP 2023 state awards recognise excellence in general practice The winners are also in line for national awards, which will be revealed at the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
Plea to Premier Minns as NSW and Victoria ‘exposed’ by payroll ruling Both states issued a ruling for medical centres last Friday, a move one tax expert has described as ‘a real risk’ to practices.
$2b health funding program ‘fell short of ethical requirements’: ANAO Executive oversight, risk and fraud management were deficient, while many grants were ‘inconsistent’ with rules and guidelines.
RACGP leaders write to state premiers regarding ‘short-sighted’ tax grab The states risk creating a ‘far greater burden’ for themselves should they target GPs for payroll tax, the college’s President and CEO have warned.
RACGP 2022 state award winners revealed GPs, supervisors, GPs in training, and general practices have been recognised for their contribution to Australian healthcare.