Calls grow for independent health workforce body as report highlights future doctor shortages - The Indian Sun
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Calls grow for independent health workforce body as report highlights future doctor shortages - The Indian Sun
Anew report has intensified calls for Australia to overhaul health workforce planning, with renewed backing for an independent body to guide training, funding and long term supply. The Whole of Medical Workforce Compendium report points to widening gaps between demand for care and the number of doctors being trained, particularly in specialist fields. According to the findings, Australia could face a shortfall of 6,981 full time equivalent speci…
Report confirms need for urgent action on health workforce planning
Report confirms need for urgent action on health workforce planning lhaase Wed, 17/06/2026 - 07:39 A recently released report reinforces the need for urgent action on workforce planning, which must include the establishment of an independent health workforce planning agency. Australian Medical Association President Dr Danielle McMullen said the Whole of medical workforce compendium report, demonstrated just how desperately improved workforce pl…

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