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After years of advocacy, today’s decision to move towards mandatory Health Star Ratings on packaged foods is a significa...
13/02/2026

After years of advocacy, today’s decision to move towards mandatory Health Star Ratings on packaged foods is a significant win for Australians’ health.

The Australian Medical Association, VicHealth and The George Institute for Global Health welcome this long‑overdue reform, which will empower people to make healthier choices and bring consistency to food labelling across the supermarket.

We commend food ministers for taking this important and necessary step. 👏

MEDIA RELEASE: The Australian Medical Association welcomes the announcement that Healthscope hospitals will continue to ...
06/02/2026

MEDIA RELEASE: The Australian Medical Association welcomes the announcement that Healthscope hospitals will continue to operate, with the sale and transfer of six hospitals and the remaining 31 to operate under a new not-for-profit structure.

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen labelled the plan — announced by receivers McGrathNichol — a good outcome for patients, Healthscope staff, doctors and private health insurers.

Read more: https://www.ama.com.au/media/ama-welcomes-plan-keep-healthscope-hospitals-running

Australia's childhood immunisation rates have hit a 30-year low at 89.8 per cent — well below the 95 per cent target nee...
06/02/2026

Australia's childhood immunisation rates have hit a 30-year low at 89.8 per cent — well below the 95 per cent target needed for community protection.

This is not just about numbers — lower vaccination rates mean increased risk of preventable disease outbreaks in schools and childcare settings. Diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough can lead to serious complications, hospitalisation, and in some cases, death.

Immunisation not only protects your child, but vulnerable members of our community who cannot be vaccinated.

If you have questions about your child's vaccination schedule or need to catch up on missed vaccines, speak with your GP. All essential childhood vaccines are provided free in Australia

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙈𝘼 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. A...
03/02/2026

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙈𝘼 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

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02/02/2026

AMA President and GP Dr Danielle McMullen discussed the dangers of healthcare misinformation with 7NEWS Australia
False and misleading health information from unreliable sources on social media poses a serious risk to public health. From unproven treatments to anti-vaccination content, misinformation can lead people to make harmful decisions about their healthcare. Be careful of health advice found online and consult trusted healthcare professionals before making medical decisions.

The federal government has announced a new public hospital funding agreement, which includes an additional funding of $2...
30/01/2026

The federal government has announced a new public hospital funding agreement, which includes an additional funding of $25 billion. We welcome the new deal, however this alone will not be enough to stem the decline in hospital performance without further reform.

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said after years of negotiation it was a relief to see the premiers and the Prime Minister reach a deal along with additional funding.

Read our full media release: https://www.ama.com.au/articles/new-hospital-funding-welcome-more-funding-and-reform-will-be-needed

30/01/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Interns on reaching this next stage of your medical career. Our 2026 Intern Guide provides essential support and guidance to help you navigate your first weeks as an intern and begin your career as a doctor.

A fundamental transformation in the way health data is managed is needed if Australia is to meet the health challenges o...
28/01/2026

A fundamental transformation in the way health data is managed is needed if Australia is to meet the health challenges of an ageing population, changing disease patterns and increasingly complex health conditions.

Today we launched a report highlighting the inherent dangers in Australia’s isolated and incompatible digital health systems, which lead to delays in patient care and poorer health outcomes.

Read the full release: https://www.ama.com.au/media/fundamental-change-needed-data-management-meet-health-challenges

Got FOMO from missing out on attending the Australian Open? Hear from the very inspiring Jelena Dokic in person at our n...
28/01/2026

Got FOMO from missing out on attending the Australian Open?

Hear from the very inspiring Jelena Dokic in person at our national conference, AMA26, in Melbourne this August.

Our huge 40 per cent AMA member discount on ticket ends Saturday.

Don't miss out. Register now https://tinyurl.com/585cuwky

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