Australia has 120 health workforce policies. But with no national plan, we’re missing the big picture
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCUTopp, Stephanie M.;Elliot, Lana;Nguyen, Thu
Abstract
[Extract] Australia’s health workforce is under pressure. Wait times are growing. Burnout is rising. Yet the country is awash in policy – just not the kind that solves these problems at the root. This can explain why you’re struggling to see a GP, can’t find a dentist, or struggling to coordinate care between a mental health professional and aged-care nurse. These issues aren’t isolated problems. As we outline in research published in the Medical Journal of Australia, they reflect a deeper issue in how Australia plans and governs its health workforce.
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The Conversation
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The Conversation
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18 August 2025
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2201-5639
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Conversation Media Group
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10.64628/AA.kvcmnfwx4