The Board drives continuous improvement in how RACGP resources are used and ensures the College remains focused on its purpose of building a strong GP profession that keeps Australia healthy. The Future Governance Committee was established by the Board to review our College’s Constitution and Board governance model, identify options for change and to consult with our members on changes.
In the past five years, the RACGP has grown from around 40,000 members to more than 50,000, with revenue more than doubling and staff numbers tripling. Growth brings both opportunities but also challenges. To keep representing members effectively, our governance structure must evolve to match this expansion while staying true to our purpose – to ensure a general practice profession that keeps Australia healthy.
More than 80% of respondents to a member survey conducted earlier this year supported an initiative to streamline and future-proof our governance structure.
We are now ready to propose governance changes to make your college more adaptive and effective by strengthening the role of the Board and faculties.
From late August to early October, the Future Governance Committee held 18 consultation sessions with members to explain and obtain feedback on the proposed changes.
To ensure all members had the opportunity to provide feedback, we also released a survey during the consultation period and 334 members provided detailed responses on the proposed changes.
Member feedback from consultation has informed the design of the proposed changes.
For instance, proposed changes to Director terms have been reduced from three years with three terms (maximum nine years) to three years with two terms (maximum six years) due to members’ feedback that nine-years’ service was too long for faculty chairs and also may limit opportunities for Board renewal.
More details about the proposed changes can be found in the:
These changes require member approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
You can have your say and be involved in shaping these changes by:
This is your opportunity to help build a stronger RACGP that’s ready to support you in meeting tomorrow's challenges.