Australian Medical Association.
professional organization based in Australia
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 34
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Australia is receiving skilled migrants from Malaysia, while the Australian Medical Association addresses issues related to foreign talent retention.Some support1 report
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The AMA president spoke about risks related to a federal probe, following warnings from a migration agency chief.Some support1 report
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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns regarding the long-term funding structure for bulk-billing clinics.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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The inequitable rebate structure is causing issues where long appointments are being penalized.Some support1 report
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A health department in Tasmania is operating under revised performance targets and is facing criticism regarding its service targets.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Australian Medical Association and other figures criticized government planning failures and hospital issues using health data.Some support2 reports
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AMA Victoria discusses regional hospital conditions and healthcare investment disparities in Warrnambool and Melbourne.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Issues of fatigue and understaffing are causing stalled talks over pay and working conditions at Ballarat Base Hospital.Some support2 reports
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The Australian Medical Association critiques a federal proposal to slash tobacco excise tax by 80 percent, discussing policy effectiveness.Some support1 report
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Ishak sought emergency care in Bankstown, involving Liverpool Hospital, followed by commentary from the Australian Medical Association.Some support1 report
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Sanjay Hettige chairs the Australian Medical Association's Council of Doctors in Training.Some support1 report
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Health policy reports were launched in Canberra, introducing new standards for cultural engagement in professional projects.Some support1 report
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Kate Warner is leading an independent review of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation, with the Australian Medical Association contributing to the review.Some support1 report
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General practice in the Central Coast region is currently facing significant operational pressure.Some support1 report
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Chris Minns spoke with emergency departments in Maitland and Cessnock, while the AMA was mentioned alongside health data.Some support1 report
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The Australian Medical Association is seeking legislative support from Labor for the reintroduction of a VAD bill.Well supported5 reports
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The Australian Medical Association called for the release of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act Review findings.Some support1 report
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Parents are influenced by misinformation regarding health protocols, and health trends are being observed in Queensland.Some support1 report
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Policy changes exclude medicine from Prac Payment expansion, impacting student placement hours at the University of New England.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Magdalena Simonis received the President's Award from the Australian Medical Association on July 1, 2026, while serving as a researcher at the University of Melbourne.Some support2 reports
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TGA findings highlighted risks discussed by AMA.Well supported4 reports
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The new event reports an avian flu outbreak in Esperance and systemic healthcare strain due to ambulance ramping.Some support3 reports
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Michael Bonner, CEO of Choice Chemist, employs 150 pharmacists as a coalition of doctors protests lack of oversight.Some support1 report
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Systemic issues in ACT healthcare services were reported by the ACT Health System.Some support2 reports
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The Australian Medical Association promoted RSV vaccination for older Australians and advocated for increased vaccine awareness.Well supported3 reports
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Around Australian Medical Association this week
News at the entities that move Australian Medical Association most-
Labor StructuralParties including Labor, One Nation, Greens, and Liberals are competing for primary and state election votes.Moves Australian Medical Association
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Productivity Commission StructuralPeter Ridd calls for a government audit of scientific evidence, supported by One Nation, involving the Productivity Commission.Moves Australian Medical Association
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Anthony Albanese OperationalAnthony Albanese commented on an attack by Haines.Moves Australian Medical Association
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Tasmania StructuralCentro has been identified as an invasive species in Tasmanian waters.Moves Australian Medical Association
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health department OperationalThe NYC Health Department launched a HART team on October 19, 2026.Moves Australian Medical Association
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Angus Taylor OperationalFrydenberg suggested a GST raise while Taylor rejected it and called for scrapping the contentious WA GST deal.Moves Australian Medical Association
Connections
The 25 strongest of 34, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sanjay Hettige Structural
Sanjay Hettige holds a leadership role as chair of the Australian Medical Association's Council of Doctors in Training.
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Labor Structural
AMA relies on Labor for political backing to achieve legislative goals, creating a functional dependency.
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Medicare Operational
The AMA actively advocates for policy changes and better funding support within the Medicare system.
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Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Structural
The government department solicited and received expert input from the professional medical association regarding policy matters.
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Productivity Commission Structural
AMA utilizes data produced by the Productivity Commission regarding bed block issues.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
The relationship is characterized by a policy disagreement where government initiatives affect the scope of medical practice advocated by the AMA.
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Tasmania Structural
The AMA provides expert input and contributes to the review of specific legislative matters, such as VAD laws, within the operational context of Tasmania.
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Ishak Transactional
The AMA president commented on Ishak's medical discharge, representing a specific professional communication regarding a case.
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Melbourne Shared context
The Australian Medical Association's activities and disputes are consistently reported within the geographical context of Melbourne.
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University of Melbourne Operational
The entities actively oppose policy changes affecting the public health system.
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Hunter New England Health Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of general health data, indicating a shared thematic sector.
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Mark Butler Operational
Mark Butler engages with and responds to the professional concerns and issues raised by the Australian Medical Association.
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Angus Taylor Operational
The Australian Medical Association has actively opposed specific policy proposals put forth by Angus Taylor.
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The two organizations are members of a coalition expressing concern over prescribing oversight.
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Central Coast Shared context
The relationship is contextual, linking regional pressures in Central Coast to the domain of general practice represented by the Australian Medical Association.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration Operational
TGA findings are being used to validate and discuss risks that are already concerns of the AMA.
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Canberra Shared context
The Australian Medical Association operates within the policy and governmental context of Canberra while launching its health policy reports.
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Ryan Park Mentioned together
The AMA and Ryan Park are co-mentioned in articles discussing warnings against government planning failures.
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health department Operational
The Australian Medical Association actively criticizes the revised service targets set by the health department.
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand Operational
The Australian Medical Association advocates for the release of findings from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act Review.
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Sydney Shared context
The Australian Medical Association is observed operating within the geographical context of Sydney.
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Warrnambool Shared context
The Australian Medical Association discusses regional hospital conditions within the geographical context of Warrnambool.
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state Shared context
The Australian Medical Association operates within the state context while advocating for preventative healthcare investment.
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Sydney Local Health District Mentioned together
No direct evidence of a relationship between Sydney Local Health District and Australian Medical Association was found in the provided timeline.
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Kate Chaney Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Kate Chaney and the Australian Medical Association was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
8 events- A report highlights significant delays within the aged care system, involving the Australian Medical Association.
- Australia is receiving skilled migrants from Malaysia, while the Australian Medical Association addresses issues related to foreign talent retention.
- The AMA president spoke about risks related to a federal probe, following warnings from a migration agency chief.
- The inequitable rebate structure is causing issues where long appointments are being penalized.
- A health department in Tasmania is operating under revised performance targets and is facing criticism regarding its service targets.
- The Australian Medical Association and other figures criticized government planning failures and hospital issues using health data.
- Issues of fatigue and understaffing are causing stalled talks over pay and working conditions at Ballarat Base Hospital.
- The Australian Medical Association critiques a federal proposal to slash tobacco excise tax by 80 percent, discussing policy effectiveness.
August 2026
6 events- Ishak sought emergency care in Bankstown, involving Liverpool Hospital, followed by commentary from the Australian Medical Association.
- Sanjay Hettige chairs the Australian Medical Association's Council of Doctors in Training.
- Health policy reports were launched in Canberra, introducing new standards for cultural engagement in professional projects.
- Kate Warner is leading an independent review of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation, with the Australian Medical Association contributing to the review.
- General practice in the Central Coast region is currently facing significant operational pressure.
- Chris Minns spoke with emergency departments in Maitland and Cessnock, while the AMA was mentioned alongside health data.
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July 2026
5 events- The Australian Medical Association is seeking legislative support from Labor for the reintroduction of a VAD bill.
- The Australian Medical Association called for the release of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act Review findings.
- Parents are influenced by misinformation regarding health protocols, and health trends are being observed in Queensland.
- Policy changes exclude medicine from Prac Payment expansion, impacting student placement hours at the University of New England.
- Magdalena Simonis received the President's Award from the Australian Medical Association on July 1, 2026, while serving as a researcher at the University of Melbourne.
June 2026
7 events- The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns regarding the long-term funding structure for bulk-billing clinics.
- AMA Victoria discusses regional hospital conditions and healthcare investment disparities in Warrnambool and Melbourne.
- TGA findings highlighted risks discussed by AMA.
- The new event reports an avian flu outbreak in Esperance and systemic healthcare strain due to ambulance ramping.
- Michael Bonner, CEO of Choice Chemist, employs 150 pharmacists as a coalition of doctors protests lack of oversight.
- Systemic issues in ACT healthcare services were reported by the ACT Health System.
- The Australian Medical Association promoted RSV vaccination for older Australians and advocated for increased vaccine awareness.