Its interim decision cites concerns over teratogenicity, clinical complexity, and lack of safeguards – an early ruling the RACGP labels ‘deeply disappointing’.

An annual review found investigations about more complex issues are on the rise, while gripes about registration declined.

After six years elevating the rural voice, Associate Professor Michael Clements will soon hang up his hat, and he’s ready for a new challenge.

It proposes doubling referred CCM visits and expanding access to group programs, amid concerns the current system no longer meets patient need.

A national study found 35% of infants with the allergy did not react during a food challenge – findings that even surprised researchers.

Survey responses will help to improve how the college represents, supports and connects GPs across Australia.

From a black-and-white publication to a digital resource reaching thousands of GPs, the journal celebrates its 70th birthday in 2026.

A total of $32.6 million was recovered in the past year, with chronic disease management and mental health among the most reviewed services.

The RACGP has co-signed an urgent letter, appealing to the NSW Government to halt the expanded program for complex conditions.

The state’s GPs can now prescribe without a permit, with a valid treatment instruction and if the patient is not drug dependent.

GPs will be able to prescribe four strengths of the daily oral tablet by the end of the year, following the Australian-first approval.

A new project examines how building resilience from the ground up can prevent mental health conditions in adolescence and beyond.

Half of GPs say they’ve had patients hide their use of GLP-1s, as experts warn misinformation, stigma, and lack of understanding all play a part in the worrying trend.

With vacancies open on public health boards, RACGP Victoria Chair Dr Anita Muñoz says GPs’ expertise makes them a valuable voice.

Labor has ruled out a full payroll tax exemption, leaving it at odds with rival parties, which have backed relief for practices.

Labelled a ‘win for families’, as of 1 November, GPs can offer one check per lifetime to all three-year-olds eligible for Medicare.

The Government has shared new data on the anniversary of its flagship Medicare investment, as GPs give their take on its impact – both good and bad.

The start of November sees the introduction of several Medicare Benefits Schedule changes impacting general practice.

Research has highlighted how easily sexual health can fall through the gaps, with women still facing ‘significant barriers’ to care.

Rising care costs and slow-to-shift Medicare subsidies are contributing to widening health inequities, new research reveals.