The Latest Breaking News from Medical Board of Australia

Former college head wrongly touched junior doctors

Australia's former medical college head was banned for 12 months after inappropriately touching junior doctors he supervised, a tribunal found.

AAP · Oct 8

Foreign surgeon numbers hamstrung by higher standards

More than 200 surgeons trained overseas have not been given a fair go by their college for assessing them on a higher standard compared to Australian graduates.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

Fears Australia may face GP shortage as figures reveal almost 10% now aged over 70

GPs’ peak body is concerned a proposed new medical test for older doctors could force them from the system

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

Australia’s Medical Regulator Is Cracking Down On Botox & Fillers: Here’s What You Need To Know

Australia's medical regulator says it's cracking down on cosmetic procedures like botox and fillers to protect patients from experiencing botched outcomes.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023

Mackay cosmetic doctor Richard Hogben suspended for professional misconduct

An investigation finds Richard Hogben engaged in professional misconduct, which included treating his wife.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service reopens after interim win against medical board's restrictions

Stuart Reece says he had to close his Highgate Hill practice late last year after the Medical Board of Australia imposed supervision conditions on his registration.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

WTF: Aussie Docs Can Soon Get An ‘Endorsement’ To Conduct Cosmetic Surgery W/O Proper Training

What could possibly go wrong!

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 20, 2023

Leaked report reveals fears closure of Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service will lead to crime and deaths

Almost 1,100 people being treated for opioid addiction have been left in limbo after their Brisbane GP suddenly closed, sparking warnings of overdoses and crime, a leaked document reveals.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

How can the health regulator better protect patients from sexual misconduct?

This week’s ABC Four Corners investigation revealed the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), or tribunals determining such complaints, allowed a number of doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to resume practising.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

One in five trainee doctors considering leaving medicine amid bullying and heavy workloads

The latest annual survey of Australia's doctors in training reveals an increase in trainee workloads, and a rise in the number of trainees considering a future outside of medicine.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023