AMA VICDOC Spring 2023 - Magazine - Page 58
JOIN T H E CO N V E R SAT I ON
AMAV
S CIALS
DR JILL TOMLINSON
The class action judgement
in favour of junior doctors
is a historic win and a
clear turning point in the
campaign to end dangerous
working hours for junior
doctors. This action is
about patient safety, doctor
welfare and ensuring
doctors receive fair pay
for the hours they work.
ADJ PROF KAREN PRICE
[On the landmark win for
junior doctors in wage theft
case]: Great win. Any worker
working for “free” for fear
of repercussions is being
exploited by the system.
JENNY DAVIES
[On the landmark win for
junior doctors in wage theft
case]: What great news. As
a mum of a medical student
who will begin internship
next year, I’m so happy.
Hopefully all hospitals will
take note.
DAVID POPE
[On the article Melbourne
doctor wins landmark wage
theft case]: Most doctors
I know have experienced
wage theft while working
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AMA VI C TO RIA
Click here if you
would like to
contact our digital
comms specialist
in hospitals. There is so
much pressure/intimidation
/bullying to not accurately
record hours worked. Wage
theft is a crime in Victoria.
to all who assisted in
reversing this dreadful
decision affecting
candidates at a vulnerable
time in their careers.
JARROD MCMAUGH MPS
[On AMA Victoria’s
call for more access to
pharmacotherapy in
Victoria]: Very important
issue, and good to see
@amavictoria recognising
the need for greater access.
The critical issue in Victoria
is access to prescribers.
KIRRA
[On reversing the RANZCO
decision to exclude trainees
on parental leave from
applying for or sitting
exams, following AMA
Victoria advocacy]: That is
fantastic news! Thank you
for championing this issue
DR DR JILL TOMLINSON
to every @amavictoria
member for their support
of advocacy and policy that
strengthens support for
primary care — the most
efficient part of the health
system, and the foundations
on which the health system
relies. Together we can.
DR MARY-ANN FOX
[On reversing the RANZCO
decision to exclude
trainees on parental leave
from applying for or
sitting exams, following
AMA Victoria advocacy]:
Wonderful news Dr
Tomlinson and well done
DR HELEN SCHULTZ
Jill you are truly walking
the walk and exactly what
AMA and our profession
need right now when it
comes to leadership. Love
seeing your updates and
thank you for advocating
or us so fiercely.
JULIE WEBSTER
[On the AMA Victoria
President’s Listening
Tour]: Jillian Tomlinson
your listening tour is such
an awesome concept
..nothing like getting
first hand insights
