GP training numbers up but politicians told more is needed Day two of the GPs @ Parliament campaign focused on workforce shortages, with doctors demanding the Government fix the profession’s ‘second-rate entitlements’.
Treasurer meeting yields payroll tax progress The Victorian Government has agreed to provide further clarity and support to GPs, following a meeting between the RACGP and Tim Pallas.
‘You’ve got to look back before you can move forward’ Truth-telling and sovereignty are vital to overcoming Indigenous health inequalities, according to a new RACGP submission.
GPs want Vic Premier to intervene in payroll tax A trio of general practice groups, including the RACGP, have requested an urgent meeting with Jacinta Allan to resolve the issue.
‘A real privilege’: Vic medical educators share their training goals One year on from the return of college-led training, they say building on collegiality will help move closer to a national model.
GP Trainee Grant program kicks off Eligible Victorian GPs in training will soon be able to apply for $40,000 in government support, sparking calls for other states to follow suit.
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
Call for ‘urgent intervention’ after practice receives $800k tax bill The RACGP has warned Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews of widespread clinic shutdowns unless his state changes its approach to payroll tax.
Alert issued over antibiotic-resistant gastro Doctors have called the drug-resistant infections a reminder about the public health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance.
New era of collaboration as GP Adviser role announced The new position is designed to bridge the divide between state and Federally funded healthcare, with the inaugural appointment expected soon.