The ACT party is promising to commit an extra $400 million over four years to boost GP numbers and appointments, with 35% of GPs intending to retire within five years.
The party claims a $100 million annual boost could help increase patient numbers by at least 6%.
Doctor Angus Chambers Chair of GenPro told Mike Hosking the investment could provide more capacity in the system for appointments and doctors.
He says the doctor shortage will continue to be an issue due to mass retirement, a competition for workers amongst the hospital system, and the lure of Australia.
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