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02 November 2023 Submission
Member feedback guides AMA decision to oppose changes to My Health Record access
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03 August 2023 Submission
Careful discussion needed on AI in healthcare
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13 April 2023 Submission
Only a medical degree can train a pharmacist to prescribe
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09 February 2023 Submission
Ahpra data strategy will undermine health professionals’ trust in the regulator
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15 December 2022 Submission
Proposed cosmetic surgery regulation reforms a step in the right direction
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13 October 2022 Submission
National Law changes go through Queensland parliament
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21 April 2022 Submission
AMA calls for restrictions on the title of “surgeon”
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27 January 2022 Submission
AMA continues to voice concerns on Religious Discrimination Bill
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27 January 2022 Submission
AMA raises concerns about Privacy Act reforms
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