Media Releases & News

As face mask rules relax across the State, AMA (NSW) is reminding residents that wearing a mask is still an effective way to minimise the spread of COVID-19, particularly in […]

AMA (NSW) congratulates Ms Susan Pearce on her appointment to the role of Secretary of NSW Health. “AMA (NSW) has worked closely with Ms Pearce over a number of years […]

AMA (NSW) is pleased the Committee into the Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2021 is recommending the Legislative Council reject the Bill. The Bill seeks to remove section 19B of the […]

AMA (NSW) is backing a new campaign that puts public hospital funding in the spotlight this Federal election and calls for a more equitable 50-50 funding agreement between the Commonwealth […]

AMA (NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement to move towards the resumption of elective surgery from Monday 7 February but says it does not go far enough. AMA (NSW) President, […]

AMA (NSW) is calling on the NSW and Federal Governments to do more to respond to the COVID crisis overtaking our health system. AMA (NSW) President, Dr Danielle McMullen said […]

AMA (NSW) is urging National Cabinet and the NSW Government to re-introduce COVID public health measures to stem increasing COVID transmission in the community. “We have seen a rapid escalation […]

AMA (NSW) is asking patients to practice kindness and treat healthcare workers and medical administration staff with respect as COVID-safe measures are implemented across hospitals and in many medical practices. […]

NSW can expect an increase in hospital presentations and admitted patients as it pivots from focus on COVID patients, warns AMA (NSW). “The latest quarterly report from the Bureau of […]

AMA (NSW)’s 2021 Hospital Health Check survey reveals a tired workforce that is burnt out from the COVID surge in workload. “The pandemic has created a unique set of circumstances […]