AMWA President featured on 6minutes.com.au

AMWA President Dr Justin Coleman was interviewed by 6minutes.com.au about his belief that GPs should welcome the move for greater transparency regarding payments and benefits from pharmaceuticaul companies:

Pharmaceutical companies last month released a draft plan to publicly name health professionals who accept payments, or even snacks, from them. Some GPs have reacted angrily to the proposal, saying it denigrates the profession. 6minutes talks with RACGP representative Dr Justin Coleman, who worked with Medicines Australia on the proposal.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026!

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:

"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

"I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."