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