Media Releases & News

With shorter days and cooler temperatures, NSW residents are urged to talk to their GP about getting their flu jab. “Flu season usually occurs from June to September in Australia, […]

AMA (NSW) is concerned that injured workers’ access to care will be reduced should the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) implement changes to medical fees. “SIRA’s decision to cut medical […]

Restrictions across NSW are easing further today, but AMA (NSW) strongly recommends people wear a mask in healthcare settings. “Please be considerate of others in medical facilities,” said AMA (NSW) […]

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday 17 May 2022 on the sixth floor of […]

We have received compelling feedback from members on the launch of our Payroll Tax campaign Your Quality Care – Taxed. Members have expressed concern about the impact this tax would […]

NSW Health’s refusal to temporarily adjust rules for support payments to doctors in flood-affected communities is disappointing, said AMA (NSW) President, Dr Danielle McMullen. “The catastrophic flood conditions in Northern […]

The AMA 2022 Public Hospital Report Card underscores the necessity of a new funding arrangement between the Commonwealth and States, said AMA (NSW) President, Dr Danielle McMullen. “The facts and […]

A peer-reviewed article published in the Australian Health Review examines patterns of overtime among doctors-in-training in NSW, as well as the common reasons why doctors-in-training do not claim for overtime […]

AMA (NSW) is urging the State and Federal Governments to shore up the health system ahead of the next COVID-wave. The call for funding comes as two new reports, released […]

We acknowledge the extreme stress our members, particularly those in Northern NSW, are facing given the unprecedented flooding in the State. If you need assistance during this time, please contact […]