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DOORSTOP: RACGP President at Parliament House speaking about Health of the Nation 2024 report

Royal Australian College of GPs < 1 mins read

RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins will speak about the findings of the 2024 Health of the Nation report. 

 

When: 10.30am Tuesday 8 October 2024 

Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House 

Media contacts: Ally Francis – 0499 555 712 

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Contact details:

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Ally Francis
Media Adviser

Stuart Winthrope
Media Officer

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