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03 Nov 2025

‘Hidden ramping’ straining South Australia’s emergency departments

Emergency clinicians have raised the alarm after overcrowding at a major South Australian emergency department (ED) reached a tipping point last month, putting patient safety at risk.

19 Oct 2025

Future RRR training requirement for FACEM trainees from 2027

ACEM is responsible for training emergency physicians with the knowledge and skills required to care for people with life-threatening or urgent healthcare needs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

08 Oct 2025

ACEM statement on the role of non-medical practitioners in EDs

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has released updated guidance on the role of non-medical practitioners working in emergency departments (EDs), to ensure the safe and effective deployment of these roles.

01 Oct 2025

Surge in ED patient numbers projected due to ageing population

To mark the United Nations (UN) International Day of Older Persons, the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s (ACEM; The College) has released a statement about projected patient numbers rising due to ageing populations.

22 Sep 2025

ACEM responds to Aotearoa New Zealand Government funding commitment

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) welcomes the Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s previously announced $20 million funding boost to increase frontline staffing for emergency departments (EDs).

02 Sep 2025

ACEM congratulates the Liberal Party on forming government in Tasmania

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) congratulates Premier Jeremy Rockliff and the Liberal Party on forming government following the Tasmanian election.

15 Aug 2025

FACEM Dr Peter Allely elected ACEM President-Elect

FACEM Dr Peter Allely has been elected as the College’s next President-Elect, following the conduct of an election in which 1054 Fellows cast a vote.

31 Jul 2025

Reports confirm EDs relied on to fill mental health service gaps

Two new national reports confirm what emergency physicians already know: Australia’s mental health system is not meeting community needs, meaning already overwhelmed and under-resourced emergency departments (EDs) are increasingly being called upon to fill service gaps.

17 Jul 2025

Tasmanian Election 2025: Honour commitments and focus on health

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) is calling on all parties seeking to form Tasmania’s next government to make genuine, sustained investment in health a central priority following this weekend’s state election.

02 Jul 2025

ACEM statement on the Queensland Health 24-hour stay ED Directive

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) supports time-based targets and evidence shows they can be effective with sufficient support and appropriate resourcing.