Migrant patients impacted by closure of more GP clinics across Australia

Indian-Australian paediatrician Dr Angraj Khillan in a white suit.

Indian-Australian paediatrician Dr Angraj Khillan says more needs to be done to boost the number of GPs in Australia. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

More than 60 GP practices across Australia have been forced to close in the last four years, according to the largest body representing family doctors. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says the closures have been caused by a number of factors, including a lack of Medicare funding and workforce shortages.


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