Media and Policy

AMA (NSW) is pleased the NSW Government has supported the majority of recommendations made from the rural health inquiry, but it’s now time to act. “There is a desperate need […]

AMA (NSW) encourages members to seek professional advice regarding their arrangements. AMA (NSW) has arranged for members to access a one-hour consultation with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers to seek advice about […]

AMA (NSW) anticipates the Government response to an independent report on the 2022 NSW floods will include measures to improve grant funding access to health services. “Businesses that provide healthcare […]

AMA (NSW) is mourning the loss of Dr Geoff White OAM. Dr White was a passionate advocate for rural medicine and a much-loved and respected general practitioner, who served the […]

As NSW prepares for another surge of COVID-19 case numbers, AMA (NSW) strongly urges residents to follow the important steps of protecting against the spread of transmission in the community. […]

AMA (NSW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s strong commitment to healthcare in its 2022-2023 Budget but says it was a missed opportunity to support general practice. “We’re pleased to see […]

AMA (NSW) welcomes the State Government’s suite of incentives to attract and retain health workers to rural NSW but calls for similar measures to be applied to doctors to shore […]

The Bureau of Health Information quarterly report for January to March 2022 reveals all parts of the public hospital system are under strain and we need system reform and sustained […]

AMA (NSW) has extended its congratulations to the doctors in NSW who have been recognised for their contributions to medicine in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. AMA (NSW) President, Dr […]

AMA (NSW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s lift to the public sector wages cap, but says doctors are still working under outdated awards. “The boost to the wages cap will […]