Skip to main content

Header - Top

  • Find your local AMA
    Find your local AMA

    The AMA advocates on behalf of the medical profession and the public - operating at a federal level and within each state and territory.

    Federal ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
  • Join us
  • Sign in

Header - Main

About
About the AMA

Get to know the AMA - the peak professional body for doctors in Australia.

Structure and Federal Council

Meet the representatives on the AMA’s main policy-making body - Federal Council.

Council and Committees

Councils,  Committees,  and  Working  Groups representing  the views of AMA  members.

Board and Leadership Team

Learn more about our Board and get to know our leadership team.

AMA History

How the AMA became Australia’s most influential Medico-political association.

Contact the AMA

Speak to a AMA adviser, contact the membership office, media office or give feedback.

Advocacy & Policy
Advocacy and Policy

AMA advocacy campaigns working towards an effective health service.

Position Statements

AMA Position Statements on public health and medico-legal health issues.

Submissions

AMA submissions on a range of issues including parliamentary enquiries.

AMA Research and Reform

Using innovative research and communications to shape Australia’s health reform agenda

Doctor & Student Resources
Doctor & Student Resources

Latest resources, tools and advice for medical professionals and students.

How to become a doctor

The complete guide on everything you need to know about becoming a doctor in Australia.

Fees List

Costing assistance and guidance on medical services and fees.

Pathways in Medicine

Explore the multiple pathways you can take in medicine throughout your professional journey.

Doctor's Health

Confidential counselling and peer support for all doctors and medical students, available 24/7.

News & Media
News and Opinion

Keep informed of the latest news, articles and features from the AMA.

Media Centre

View the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the Federal AMA.

Medical Journal of Australia

Australia's leading peer-reviewed general medical journal.

Events
Membership & Benefits
Doctors in Training

We raise awareness about issues and challenges facing doctors in training.  

General Practitioners

We lobby on behalf of GPs to ensure their voices are heard on the hill.

Private Specialists

We lobby to ensure private practice remains an essential part of healthcare.

Public Hospital Doctors

We lobby for the rights and concerns of public hospital doctors in Australia.  

Rural Doctors

We champion medical care for rural and remote communities. 

Medical Students

We help students find their voice to build a healthy medical profession.

Search the AMA

Popular searches
becoming a doctor
natcon
member benefits
governance
fees list
Federal AMA Find your local AMA

The AMA advocates on behalf of the medical profession and the public - operating at a federal level and within each state and territory.

Choose an AMA website:

Federal ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Header - Main

About

About the AMA Structure and Federal Council Council and Committees Board and Leadership Team AMA History Contact the AMA

Advocacy & Policy

Advocacy and Policy Position Statements Submissions AMA Research and Reform

Doctor & Student Resources

Doctor & Student Resources How to become a doctor Fees List Pathways in Medicine Doctor's Health

News & Media

News and Opinion Media Centre Medical Journal of Australia
Events

Membership & Benefits

Doctors in Training General Practitioners Private Specialists Public Hospital Doctors Rural Doctors Medical Students
Join us
Sign in
  1. Home
  2. Medicines and devices
Map of Australia with pins on it
17 April 2023 Media release
A dozen reports can’t be wrong - address anti-competitive ownership and location rules for pharmacies
AMA submission to inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation
17 April 2023 Submission
AMA submission to inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation
you deserve more logo
13 April 2023 News
You deserve more campaign launches
prescription being written by doctor
13 April 2023 News
Only a medical degree can train a pharmacist to prescribe
vaccines in fridge
13 April 2023 News
Government child vaccine campaign
pills and pill bottles
11 April 2023 Media release
Go-it-alone pharmacists’ prescribing not the answer to GP shortages 
medicines
30 March 2023 News
Health minister responds to AMA President’s letter on pharmacy trials
Chemist
30 March 2023 News
Independent MP supports AMA push for cheaper medicines
the word humanity written on blocks in red ink
24 March 2023 Media release
Australia failing to uphold the human rights of people in custody, including children, says AMA
Chemist at work
23 March 2023 News
Call for bigger pharmacy discounts for cheaper PBS medicines
vaping
21 March 2023 Media release
Jury is in on vaping and associated harms — time for action
AMASA_logo
20 March 2023 Submission
AMA(SA) Controlled Substances (Nicotine) Amendment Bill
medicines on a shelf
17 March 2023 Media release
A smarter path to cheaper medicines
Canberra at night
09 March 2023 News
AMA urges immediate action to save patient costs on PBS medicines
Warfarin tablets
09 March 2023 News
Advice on warfarin shortage 2023
Dr Danielle McMullen
02 March 2023 News
Reproductive health and safety always ahead of convenience, says AMA
Person getting injection
02 March 2023 Media release
Get boostered! No room for COVID complacency as winter wave threatens
27 February 2023 Submission
AMA submission to the Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into universal access to reproductive healthcare
Contraceptive pills
23 February 2023 News
NSW pharmacy contraceptive trial shortcuts women’s health and safety
Up close Ozempic
23 February 2023 News
Limited Ozempic supplies to commence distribution in Australia
  • Load More
Back to top

Become an AMA member

Join us Learn more

Footer - About

About
About Us Contact Us Structure and Federal Council Careers at the AMA

Footer - Advocacy

Advocacy
Position Statements Report Cards Reports Submissions

Footer - Resources

AMA 2025 Intern Guide Resources
Doctor and Student Resources How to become a doctor Pathways in Medicine Doctors Health

Footer - Media

Media
AMA Media Centre News and Opinion Medical Journal of Australia Speeches and Transcripts
Connect with us
© 2025 Australian Medical Association Limited |
ABN 37 008 426 793 |
Privacy Policy
Back to top