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The peak professional body for doctors in Queensland.
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Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia will not impose mandatory health checks on older doctors, citing little evidence of need.
This sensible decision follows strong advocacy by AMA Queensland and ASADA leaders, and reflects key issues raised at AMA Queensland’s Senior Doctor Conference.
This sensible decision follows strong advocacy by AMA Queensland and ASADA leaders, and reflects key issues raised at AMA Queensland’s Senior Doctor Conference.
www.ahpra.gov.au
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia will not impose mandatory health checks on older doctors, citing little evidence of need.
This sensible decision follows strong advocacy by AMA Queensland and ASADA leaders, and reflects key issues raised at AMA Queensland’s Senior Doctor Conference.
This sensible decision follows strong advocacy by AMA Queensland and ASADA leaders, and reflects key issues raised at AMA Queensland’s Senior Doctor Conference.
President Dr Nick Yim joined Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls to call for more aged care and NDIS funding to get “stranded” patients out of public hospitals and into suitable care.
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
President Dr Nick Yim joined Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls to call for more aged care and NDIS funding to get “stranded” patients out of public hospitals and into suitable care.
AMA Queensland welcomes the appointment of Dr Marianne Gale to the role of Queensland's Chief Health Officer.
Dr Gale is a highly regarded public health expert who provided strong leadership for NSW as Deputy CHO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr Gale is a highly regarded public health expert who provided strong leadership for NSW as Deputy CHO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more:
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October 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
AMA Queensland welcomes the appointment of Dr Marianne Gale to the role of Queensland's Chief Health Officer.
Dr Gale is a highly regarded public health expert who provided strong leadership for NSW as Deputy CHO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more:
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Dr Gale is a highly regarded public health expert who provided strong leadership for NSW as Deputy CHO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more:
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AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim joined Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll to highlight the essential role of GPs in keeping Queenslanders healthy and out of hospital - now is the time to get vaccinated!
Read more: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/vac...
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June 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim joined Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll to highlight the essential role of GPs in keeping Queenslanders healthy and out of hospital - now is the time to get vaccinated!
Read more: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/vac...
Read more: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/vac...
Ahead of this year’s state budget, we are calling for a renewed focus on improving planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Ahead of this year’s state budget, we are calling for a renewed focus on improving planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.
Read more
Our website: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Sta...
The Cairns Post: www.cairnspost.com.au/lifestyle/he...
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Our website: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Sta...
The Cairns Post: www.cairnspost.com.au/lifestyle/he...
In the lead up to this year's state budget, we're calling for a renewed focus on planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.
“The term ‘elective surgery’ often doesn’t stress how crucial these operations are to patients’ quality of life."
“The term ‘elective surgery’ often doesn’t stress how crucial these operations are to patients’ quality of life."
Change of plan required for planned surgery
AMA Queensland has called for a renewed focus on improving planned surgery outcomes, particularly in the regions, as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.
www.ama.com.au
May 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
In the lead up to this year's state budget, we're calling for a renewed focus on planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.
“The term ‘elective surgery’ often doesn’t stress how crucial these operations are to patients’ quality of life."
“The term ‘elective surgery’ often doesn’t stress how crucial these operations are to patients’ quality of life."
Marking International Lyme Disease Awareness Month, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke with ABC Radio about the disease and key recommendations from a recent Senate inquiry into its impact in Australia.
You can read the full interview below.
You can read the full interview below.
Investigating Lyme disease in Australia
To mark International Lyme Disease Awareness Month, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to ABC Radio about the disease and the recommendations from a recent Senate inquiry into its prevalence i...
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May 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Marking International Lyme Disease Awareness Month, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke with ABC Radio about the disease and key recommendations from a recent Senate inquiry into its impact in Australia.
You can read the full interview below.
You can read the full interview below.
Behind the scenes on a beautiful Brisbane morning!
Our Immediate Past President Dr Maria Boulton appeared on TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss what the health sector wants to see delivered.
You can read the transcript here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Dr-...
Our Immediate Past President Dr Maria Boulton appeared on TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss what the health sector wants to see delivered.
You can read the transcript here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Dr-...
Federal government must prioritise workforce, infrastructure and Medicare
AMA Queensland Immediate Past President spoke to TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss healthcare promises and the need to boost the medical workforce and Medicare rebates. "We need ...
www.ama.com.au
May 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Behind the scenes on a beautiful Brisbane morning!
Our Immediate Past President Dr Maria Boulton appeared on TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss what the health sector wants to see delivered.
You can read the transcript here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Dr-...
Our Immediate Past President Dr Maria Boulton appeared on TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss what the health sector wants to see delivered.
You can read the transcript here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Dr-...
Meet Dr Sarah Springer - Wiradjuri woman, rural generalist, leader in First Nations health, and a force for change.
“In this line of work, you have to be very intent and specific with what you’re trying to do – you don't speak for everyone, but at the same time, you've got to speak for somebody."
“In this line of work, you have to be very intent and specific with what you’re trying to do – you don't speak for everyone, but at the same time, you've got to speak for somebody."
Meet a member – Dr Sarah Springer
“As Dr Uncle Louis Peachey would say, if you are not at the table, you're on the menu,” Dr Springer said.
www.ama.com.au
May 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Meet Dr Sarah Springer - Wiradjuri woman, rural generalist, leader in First Nations health, and a force for change.
“In this line of work, you have to be very intent and specific with what you’re trying to do – you don't speak for everyone, but at the same time, you've got to speak for somebody."
“In this line of work, you have to be very intent and specific with what you’re trying to do – you don't speak for everyone, but at the same time, you've got to speak for somebody."
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to 7 News Cairns about Labor’s promised $200 million health hotline.
“We are asking for longer consultations, Medicare rebates that keep up with the times and to stop having bandaid solutions that fragment care,” Dr Yim told 7 News.
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“We are asking for longer consultations, Medicare rebates that keep up with the times and to stop having bandaid solutions that fragment care,” Dr Yim told 7 News.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to 7 News Cairns about Labor’s promised $200 million health hotline.
“We are asking for longer consultations, Medicare rebates that keep up with the times and to stop having bandaid solutions that fragment care,” Dr Yim told 7 News.
bit.ly/4k3oYuZ
“We are asking for longer consultations, Medicare rebates that keep up with the times and to stop having bandaid solutions that fragment care,” Dr Yim told 7 News.
bit.ly/4k3oYuZ
Today marks the final day of Queensland's only fixed pill testing service, CheQpoint, despite the continued detection of synthetic opioids in our community.
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to the ABC about our concerns for community health without an early warning system in place.
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to the ABC about our concerns for community health without an early warning system in place.
Health experts believe criminals are designing new nitazenes to evade detection, as the synthetic opioid is found in black market vape liquid.
New nitazine found in Australia as criminals try to evade detection
Health experts believe criminals are designing new nitazenes to evade detection, as the synthetic opioid is found in black market vape liquid.
www.abc.net.au
April 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Today marks the final day of Queensland's only fixed pill testing service, CheQpoint, despite the continued detection of synthetic opioids in our community.
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to the ABC about our concerns for community health without an early warning system in place.
AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to the ABC about our concerns for community health without an early warning system in place.
Celebrating National Doctors' Day! Why do you love being a doctor?
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National Doctors Day with AMA Queensland
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March 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Celebrating National Doctors' Day! Why do you love being a doctor?
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#nationaldoctorsday #2025nationaldoctorsday #nationaldoctorsdayaustralia
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AMA Queensland has been a strong advocate for pill testing services as a harm minimisation strategy.
"If pill testing can save even one life, it is money well spent – for families, parents, grandparents and loved ones in the community," AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim said.
"If pill testing can save even one life, it is money well spent – for families, parents, grandparents and loved ones in the community," AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim said.
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
AMA Queensland has been a strong advocate for pill testing services as a harm minimisation strategy.
"If pill testing can save even one life, it is money well spent – for families, parents, grandparents and loved ones in the community," AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim said.
"If pill testing can save even one life, it is money well spent – for families, parents, grandparents and loved ones in the community," AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim said.
AMA Queensland Councillor Dr Mikaela Seymour warns Queenslanders about the continuing presence of melioidosis.
“Now that the floodwaters have gone down people are feeling reassured, but we’re just trying to get that message out that until the mud dries out we still need to take precautions.”
“Now that the floodwaters have gone down people are feeling reassured, but we’re just trying to get that message out that until the mud dries out we still need to take precautions.”
Survivor of unprecedented melioidosis outbreak says he died twice
Army veteran Mathew Whitbread, 49, was fit and healthy when he contracted melioidosis while mud crabbing in north Queensland. It nearly killed him.
www.abc.net.au
March 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
AMA Queensland Councillor Dr Mikaela Seymour warns Queenslanders about the continuing presence of melioidosis.
“Now that the floodwaters have gone down people are feeling reassured, but we’re just trying to get that message out that until the mud dries out we still need to take precautions.”
“Now that the floodwaters have gone down people are feeling reassured, but we’re just trying to get that message out that until the mud dries out we still need to take precautions.”
Ahpra is launching a new regulatory operating system this Monday.
Here is everything you need to know.
#Ahpra #HealthPractitionerRegulation #MedicalRegulation
Here is everything you need to know.
#Ahpra #HealthPractitionerRegulation #MedicalRegulation
New Ahpra regulatory operating system
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is replacing its core regulatory operating system. The new system will be online from Monday 17 March.
www.ama.com.au
March 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Ahpra is launching a new regulatory operating system this Monday.
Here is everything you need to know.
#Ahpra #HealthPractitionerRegulation #MedicalRegulation
Here is everything you need to know.
#Ahpra #HealthPractitionerRegulation #MedicalRegulation
"After the cyclone, Queenslanders just get out there and clean up," Dr Maria Boulton told the Today Show.
But, "please protect yourselves. If you get a cut, make sure it's treated properly, if you have protective gear, please wear it. We don't want to lose any lives to this cyclone."
But, "please protect yourselves. If you get a cut, make sure it's treated properly, if you have protective gear, please wear it. We don't want to lose any lives to this cyclone."
Protecting yourself during and after a natural disaster
After natural disasters, we know Queenslanders just want to get out there, clean up and help their communities, but it's crucial we protect ourselves when doing so, AMA Queensland Immediate Past Presi...
www.ama.com.au
March 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
"After the cyclone, Queenslanders just get out there and clean up," Dr Maria Boulton told the Today Show.
But, "please protect yourselves. If you get a cut, make sure it's treated properly, if you have protective gear, please wear it. We don't want to lose any lives to this cyclone."
But, "please protect yourselves. If you get a cut, make sure it's treated properly, if you have protective gear, please wear it. We don't want to lose any lives to this cyclone."
Preparing your practice for Tropical Cyclone Alfred?🌪️
Our Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for temporary practice closure.
Our Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for temporary practice closure.
Natural disaster and emergency frequently asked questions
AMA Queensland's Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions for practices preparing for Cyclone Alfred.
www.ama.com.au
March 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Preparing your practice for Tropical Cyclone Alfred?🌪️
Our Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for temporary practice closure.
Our Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for temporary practice closure.
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred hovering on the Queensland coast, we're here to keep you up-to-date.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred hovering on the Queensland coast, we're here to keep you up-to-date.
www.ama.com.au
March 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred hovering on the Queensland coast, we're here to keep you up-to-date.
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring heavy rainfall to the south east later this week.
While melioidosis is less common in subtropical areas like Brisbane, it is still important to take precautions around contaminated water, mud and soil.
Our thoughts remain with families affected by the NQ floods.
While melioidosis is less common in subtropical areas like Brisbane, it is still important to take precautions around contaminated water, mud and soil.
Our thoughts remain with families affected by the NQ floods.
Soil-borne disease claims another life in North Queensland
Sixteen people have now died of the disease in Queensland this year.
www.abc.net.au
March 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring heavy rainfall to the south east later this week.
While melioidosis is less common in subtropical areas like Brisbane, it is still important to take precautions around contaminated water, mud and soil.
Our thoughts remain with families affected by the NQ floods.
While melioidosis is less common in subtropical areas like Brisbane, it is still important to take precautions around contaminated water, mud and soil.
Our thoughts remain with families affected by the NQ floods.
Ensuring access to medicines, maintaining communication and prioritising personal safety should be top priorities as the cyclone approaches.
AMA Queensland encourages residents to stay connected with their neighbours, family and healthcare providers as needed.
AMA Queensland encourages residents to stay connected with their neighbours, family and healthcare providers as needed.
Calm before the storm: nervous Brisbane waits for Alfred’s arrival
Calm before the storm: nervous Brisbane waits for Alfred’s arrival
Authorities have clearly grasped the scale of potential disaster, but the tropical cyclone won’t feel real to many in the city until the weather starts to turn
* When and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit?
* Bribie Island braces for…
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Ensuring access to medicines, maintaining communication and prioritising personal safety should be top priorities as the cyclone approaches.
AMA Queensland encourages residents to stay connected with their neighbours, family and healthcare providers as needed.
AMA Queensland encourages residents to stay connected with their neighbours, family and healthcare providers as needed.
Cook Shire Council is the latest to vote against water fluoridation.
AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride in our water.
Let’s put community health first!
AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride in our water.
Let’s put community health first!
Cook Shire Council is the latest to vote against water fluoridation🦷🚰 AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride. Let’s put our community health...
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February 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Cook Shire Council is the latest to vote against water fluoridation.
AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride in our water.
Let’s put community health first!
AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride in our water.
Let’s put community health first!
More must be done to ensure all patients can access the care they need.
The government has only promised an increase in the bulk billing incentive for GPs, but the underlying issue is the initial Medicare rebate for patients - it hasn't changed for decades or kept up with inflation.
The government has only promised an increase in the bulk billing incentive for GPs, but the underlying issue is the initial Medicare rebate for patients - it hasn't changed for decades or kept up with inflation.
Systemic reform necessary for bulk billing
It's great to see the critical need to invest in Medicare and general practice recognised at a federal level, but more must be done to ensure all patients can access the care they need, AMA Queensland...
www.ama.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
More must be done to ensure all patients can access the care they need.
The government has only promised an increase in the bulk billing incentive for GPs, but the underlying issue is the initial Medicare rebate for patients - it hasn't changed for decades or kept up with inflation.
The government has only promised an increase in the bulk billing incentive for GPs, but the underlying issue is the initial Medicare rebate for patients - it hasn't changed for decades or kept up with inflation.
The Communicable Diseases Branch of Queensland Health has been providing us with regular updates on Mpox in Queensland.
We have been sharing these on our website for practitioners and the general public.
You can stay up to date with these updates here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Mpo...
We have been sharing these on our website for practitioners and the general public.
You can stay up to date with these updates here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Mpo...
February 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The Communicable Diseases Branch of Queensland Health has been providing us with regular updates on Mpox in Queensland.
We have been sharing these on our website for practitioners and the general public.
You can stay up to date with these updates here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Mpo...
We have been sharing these on our website for practitioners and the general public.
You can stay up to date with these updates here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Mpo...
Queensland’s private maternity care is under pressure.
In response to more private maternity units closing across the country, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told the Courier Mail that action is urgently needed to prevent more closures across the country.
You can read the full story below.
In response to more private maternity units closing across the country, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told the Courier Mail that action is urgently needed to prevent more closures across the country.
You can read the full story below.
www.couriermail.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Queensland’s private maternity care is under pressure.
In response to more private maternity units closing across the country, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told the Courier Mail that action is urgently needed to prevent more closures across the country.
You can read the full story below.
In response to more private maternity units closing across the country, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told the Courier Mail that action is urgently needed to prevent more closures across the country.
You can read the full story below.
Private maternity units play an essential role in relieving pressure on our overwhelmed public system.
However, we're continuing to see closures across the state due to workforce pressures, rising costs and inadequate private health insurance rebates.
We must act now to prevent more closures.
However, we're continuing to see closures across the state due to workforce pressures, rising costs and inadequate private health insurance rebates.
We must act now to prevent more closures.
Healthscope closes two maternity services, fears for third, by Cate Swannell. Meanwhile, a peak body for ob/gyns says if Bupa is allowed to buy Healthscope hospitals, we’re on a track to US-style managed care. www.healthservicesdaily.com.au/healthscope-... #medsky #hospitals #maternity
Healthscope closes two maternity services, fears for third | Health Services Daily
Meanwhile, a peak body for ob/gyns says if Bupa is allowed to buy Healthscope hospitals, we’re on a track to US-style managed care.
www.healthservicesdaily.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Private maternity units play an essential role in relieving pressure on our overwhelmed public system.
However, we're continuing to see closures across the state due to workforce pressures, rising costs and inadequate private health insurance rebates.
We must act now to prevent more closures.
However, we're continuing to see closures across the state due to workforce pressures, rising costs and inadequate private health insurance rebates.
We must act now to prevent more closures.