August 27, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the jailing of John Kearsley for indecent assault is a reminder to everyone of the need for zero tolerance on this kind of […]
August 17, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says a wine producer lamenting Sydney’s lockout laws is like the tobacco industry throwing a tantrum over plain packaging. “Sydney’s lockout laws were introduced […]
July 11, 2016
AMA (NSW) Councillor, Clin A/Prof Saxon Smith, says people should not take advice from celebrity chefs when it comes to sunscreen use. “Pete Evans has no idea what he’s talking […]
July 7, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Federal Government’s withdrawal of millions in funding for Indigenous health services in the state is very disappointing. “Indigenous health services are vital […]
July 1, 2016
AMA NSW President, Prof Brad Frankum, is calling on the community to stand up for Australia’s health system this election. Prof Frankum said he was aware of GPs in south […]
June 23, 2016
The NSW Government announced reforms to the workers compensation system in NSW in August 2015. The reform package has affected three areas: benefits for workers including increases to the maximum […]
June 22, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, has welcomed the Greens’ plans for a tax on sugary drinks, saying it should be part of a wider, national obesity prevention campaign. “Sweetened […]
June 21, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the State Government has made some good investments in preventative health, including $14 million to tackle childhood obesity. “The NSW Government should be […]
June 20, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, will be visiting Maitland and Cessnock to speak with local doctors and candidates about health issues in the region. During the day, he will […]
June 13, 2016
AMA (NSW) President Prof Brad Frankum says the Health Australia Party is missing the point and should leave healthcare policy to people better suited to the task. “I am concerned […]