Doctors reject AMA chief’s stance on Hazelwood closure and health

Australian Medical Association accused of supporting politics over science after Dr Michael Gannon said impact of job losses may outweigh health benefits

Members of the Australian Medical Association have threatened to quit over comments by the national president, Dr Michael Gannon, that the impact of job losses from Victoria's Hazelwood power plant closure should be considered as well as the health benefits.

Gannon has been accused of contradicting clear AMA policy on clean air and going back on his pledge to be less political than his predecessor, but the head of Australia's peak medical body has denied both accusations.