President’s Blog – March & April 2026
Dr Nisha Khot provides updates from March and April.

Follow the latest advocacy news as we speak out on key health issues, influence policy, and work with stakeholders to drive systemic change for better healthcare outcomes.
Health New Zealand boosts funding for maternity ultrasound services.
TV successfully secures government funding to improve care for endometriosis.
On International Women's Day 2026, RANZCOG reflects on the significant gender disparities in healthcare.
TV is concerned about New Zealand's recently announced ban on puberty blockers for young people seeking gender affirming healthcare.
Report details recommendations to sustain the long-term viability of private maternity care.
TV, AGES, FPM, the APS & the NZPS issue a joint statement in response to the Report of the Victoria Government's Inquiry Into Women’s Pain.
TV’s 2025 Private Practice Roundtable aims to address the crisis in Australian private maternity care.
TV has partnered with Birth Trauma Australia (BTA) to launch the Birth Trauma Education Project.
TV and ACM call on health ministers to put a stop to freebirth deaths by enacting consistent national legislation to prevent the intentional practice of giving birth without a registered healthcare professional, such as a midwife or doctor, present.
TV President Dr Gill Gibson pays tribute to our midwifery colleagues.
TV has signed a joint media statement urging the next government take strong climate action to protect the healthcare system.
To drive our health system forwards for women, RANZCOG has identified 5 areas for attention in the next parliament.
We call on all political parties and candidates to commit to ensuring affordable, accessible abortion care in Australia.
TV supports the introduction of the Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025