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.
Find more information on the $8.5 billion funding package and the ways it could impact you, and as well as how the RACGP is responding to support members.
Access the latest information and resources related to the upcoming 2025 Federal Election.
The Federal Budget for the 2025-26 financial year was released on Tuesday 25 March 2025. The budget outlines the Federal Government’s priorities for 2025-26 and beyond.
The 2024-25 Federal Budget (the Budget) was released on Tuesday 14 May 2024. The Budget outlines the government’s priorities and funding allocations for the next three years.
MyMedicare is the government's new voluntary patient registration scheme
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 telehealth services have changed.
From 1 September 2024, general practitioners (GPs) are able to write scripts for 60 days with five repeats for more PBS medications for chronic stable conditions.
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.
Information for members considering representation roles
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.
The RACGP recognises climate change as a key public health issue and GPs have a key role in our communities
Advocacy for action on climate change mitigation and adaptation
This monthly newsletter provides an update on the most recent health reform and advocacy activities
It outlines the arguments for a strategic and systematic approach to incorporating social prescribing into the Australian healthcare system
The RACGP undertakes advocacy on behalf of its members at a national level with Federal Ministers, via meetings and letters
The Australian Government announced the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce (Scope of Practice Review) in the 2023-24 Federal Budget as part of its response to the Strengthening Medicare Reform Taskforce.
This report identifies and details a number of key CIS functions and roles
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