Media release

Federal AMA President visits Tasmania to meet with local doctors and discuss impact of health reforms

Federal AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, will visit Tasmania today and tomorrow, 20-21 September. 

Dr Hambleton will be in Hobart today to meet with the management of General Practice Tasmania (Medicare Local), tour Royal Hobart Hospital, attend a meeting of local doctors to discuss health reform and working conditions, and attend the AMA Tasmania Parliamentary Dinner, which will be attended by the Premier, the Hon Lara Giddings, and Health Minister, Michelle O’Byrne. 

Tomorrow he will travel to Launceston for a meeting with local GPs to discuss the impact of health reforms, including primary care issues around Medicare Locals and GP Super Clinics. 

Dr Hambleton is available for media interviews throughout his visit. 

Itinerary: 

Tuesday 20 September – Hobart 

11.30am      Meeting with General Practice Tasmania 

1.30pm        Tour of Royal Hobart Hospital 

5.45pm        Meeting with local GPs 

7.00pm        AMA Tasmania Parliamentary Dinner, Parliament House 

Wednesday 21 September – Launceston 

12.30pm       Meeting with local GPs 

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