Wishing it well: Health promises on the campaign trail

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Wishing it well: Health promises on the campaign trail

By Patrice Dougan and Stephen Forbes

Friday 29 September 2023, 10:54 PM

Health is a hot topic this election, but what are the parties promising?

With the election drawing closer, and no clear primary care plan from any party released at the time of print, we asked the parties’ health spokespeople three questions on key issues facing the primary care sector – covering funding, equity and workforce. The answers, gathered by deputy editor Patrice Dougan and reporter Stephen Forbes, are collated below

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