Australian Medical Association

The AMA has made a submission to the Productivity Commission supporting the introduction of a government funded system of comprehensive care and support for people with long-term, significant disabilities. The AMA also supports the introduction of a no-fault national injury insurance scheme.

The AMA supports the establishment of a national disability insurance scheme which is "no fault" and comprehensive in the care and support it provides to cover the cost of long-term care for people with serious disabilities. The AMA's submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry brings to bear the expertise and collective experiences of the medical profession on what might contribute to the success of an optimally operating national disability support scheme from a health and medical point of view.

The Federal Government commissioned a Review of Competitive Neutrality in the Medical Insurence Market. This Review was headed by Mr Graham Rogers whose Report was delivered to Government in March 2005 and subsequently publicly released.

The Minister fro health and Ageing, the Hon. Tony Abbott, has today written to all doctors in Australia on the issue of medical indemnity.

A Joint Media Release from The Hon Tony Abbott and Senator the Hon Helen Coonan

Read a chronology of the AMA's Medical Indemnity activities and events since August 2003

Do you understand UMP's letter of 24 October. Here are some Q & A's to help.

The AMA has put a submission to the review of the Insurance Contract Act 1984 and in particular section 54 of the Act.

The HICs IBNR contribution notices.

Are you exempt from the IBNR levy?