04 June 2010 General Practice Rural Incentive Program update
The Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery, announced late Thursday afternoon that the new General Practice Rural Incentive Program (GPRIP) will not be taxed before payment as previously advised. He advised that the Department of Health and Ageing took seriously the concerns raised by stakeholders and sought urgent clarification and further advice from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
The ATO has reviewed the earlier ruling and issued a new ruling that the department does not have an obligation to withhold amounts from GPRIP payments paid to doctors and general practice registrars. For more information, visit www.doctorconnect.gov.au or contact the RACGP’s National Rural Faculty on 03 8699 0418.
M5 Project - RACGP men's health initiative helping men to help themselves
M5 encourages men and those who care about them to recognise the importance of men forming an ongoing relationship with a GP.
