Media Releases & News

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says extending the opening hours for takeaway alcohol sales is a mistake that will lead to more violence. “The Callinan recommendations regarding the lockout […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, is today challenging federal politicians to take a stand on overweight and obesity and begin work on a national prevention plan. “Today’s report from […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the latest Bureau of Health Information report shows exactly why South East Regional Hospital needs more staff. “There was a surge of almost […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says demand for emergency hospital treatment in NSW is increasing at three times the state’s population growth. “The latest Bureau of Health Information report […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Government’s announced redevelopment for Nepean Hospital is welcome news “Like many of the state’s larger public hospitals, Nepean has been struggling with […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Grattan Institute’s plan for a tax on sugary drinks is a well thought out public health measure with wide-ranging benefits for Australia. […]

The AMA (NSW) President and Vice President say the Government’s ongoing and repeated attempts to deny asylum seekers adequate healthcare cannot continue. “If the new ban the Federal Government is […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says however the promised new Maitland Hospital is funded, it must be of a size to meet growing community needs. “The argument over how […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says politicians have done the right thing in blocking the same-sex marriage plebiscite due to its discriminatory nature. “The same-sex marriage plebiscite, if it […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says World Obesity Day is yet another reminder of the perilous health standards we are accepting if current trends continue. “World Obesity Day should […]