Date published
15 Apr 2025
Description
In this issue, we highlight key advocacy and policy initiatives supporting the physician workforce, including new documents in development and efforts to embed wellbeing and a positive culture across healthcare. We address national workforce pressures, as seen in NSW, and outline recent Australian Federal Budget wins. Updates include our 2025 Election Statement, Medicare compliance priorities, and advocacy in Aotearoa New Zealand for better administrative support. We also cover ongoing work to manage medication shortages and report on recent meetings with health ministers in Queensland and Tasmania. Finally, we share our Western Australian Election Statement, calling for a stronger, healthier medical workforce.