In the Media
AMA welcomes extra funding for GPs involved in vaccine rollout
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) welcomes today’s Federal Government announcement of extra funding for longer GP consultations to inform patients of benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 and assist them in making informed decisions.
18 June 2021View article
AMA welcomes transparency on revised ATAGI advice on vaccines
Latest advice should not alarm AstraZeneca recipients, says AMA The AMA acknowledges the latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommending the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer (Comirnaty) is preferred in adults under the age of 60 years.
17 June 2021View article
General Practice best placed to advise patients on sexual health
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has told the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) that it strongly opposes any move to allow pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive pills without prescription because of the risks it presents to patient safety.
16 June 2021View article
Vision for Australia's Health
Health reform in this country is sorely needed, and long overdue.
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AMA President meets with Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Dr Omar Khorshid and Prime Minister Scott Morrison met in Perth on Thursday urging a reset to the national COVID-19 vaccine roll out.
Advocacy & Policy
A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages: What the modelling shows
The AMA crunched the numbers to see how a tax on sugary drinks would contribute to tackling obesity.
9 June 2021View article
Campaigning for change
AMA's vision for a healthy Australia depends on major reforms to our health and aged care systems.
9 June 2021View article
AMA submission - FSANZ Act Review draft Regulatory Impact Statement
The AMA considers that the policy problems identified in this Regulatory Impact Statement are too heavily focussed on reducing regulatory burden for industry.
8 June 2021View article
Work needed to ensure AHPRA system is impartial and follows due process
The AMA’s submission to the Senate inquiry into Administration of Registration and Notifications by AHPRA has been released to the public.
4 June 2021View article
AMA submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration – Proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard – June 2021 – oral contraceptives
The AMA vehemently opposes both applications to downschedule oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) from Schedule 4 (prescription only) to Schedule 3 (pharmacist only).
1 June 2021View article
AMA submission to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care – National Opioid Analgesic Stewardship Program
The AMA supports the development of a National Opioids Analgesic Stewardship Program. However, there are several system-wide issues that must be addressed for the Program to meet its full potential.
1 June 2021View article
COVID-19
COVID-19 is challenging the capacity of our nation to respond to serious illness in a never before seen way. View our guidance for doctors on the impact of coronavirus.
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