Advocacy resources

Advocacy resources

The RACGP undertakes advocacy on behalf of its members at a national level. In addition, the RACGP supports and encourages members to undertake grassroots advocacy with their local MPs and candidates.

MyMedicare

MyMedicare is the government's new voluntary patient registration scheme

Payroll tax

The government may be imposing payroll tax on the earnings of contractor GPs, which means your GP will need to stop bulk billing you, increase fees or close the practice. 

Assignment of benefit and signature requirements for MBS telehealth services

Assignment of benefit and signature requirements for telehealth services have changed.

60-day prescribing

From 1 September 2023, general practitioners (GPs) will be able to write scripts for 60 days with five repeats for PBS medications for chronic stable conditions.

The Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system

First released in 2015 and now released as a revised edition, the RACGP’s Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system outlines a model of care that aims to address many of Australia’s long standing healthcare challenges.

GP representation - Information for members

Information for members considering representation roles

RACGP Budget Summary 2023-24

The Federal Budget for the 2023-24 financial year was released on Tuesday 10 May. This additional budget outlines the new Federal Government’s priorities for 2023-24 and beyond.

Other primary care sector reforms

GPs work with a number of health professionals across the primary care continuum and the RACGP advocates on behalf of GPs to promote quality primary care teams

Climate Change and Health

The RACGP recognises climate change as a key public health issue and GPs have a key role in our communities

Climate change advocacy

Advocacy for action on climate change mitigation and adaptation

RACGP Monthly Health Reform Advocacy Activities

This monthly newsletter provides an update on the most recent health reform and advocacy activities

Social prescribing report and recommendations

It outlines the arguments for a strategic and systematic approach to incorporating social prescribing into the Australian healthcare system

General Practice: Health of the Nation

The General Practice: Health of the Nation report draws on specifically commissioned research involving more than 1100 RACGP Fellows from all parts of Australia

An introduction to member advocacy

The RACGP undertakes advocacy on behalf of its members at a national level with Federal Ministers, via meetings and letters

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