In this edition we introduce our new President Dr Kathryn Austin, Obstetrician and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. We discuss the important outcomes from the recent Birth Trauma Inquiry and explore AMA (NSW) recent legislative win protecting doctors in private practice.
We hear from AMA President Professor Steve Robson stating this year’s budget was ‘disappointing’, and the newly released 2024 AMA Hospital Report card paints a sobering picture of Australia’s public hospital performance.
Director of Workplace Relations Dominique Egan provides an important update regarding the SIRA regulation changes for doctors treating injured workers.