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DOORSTOP: RACGP President at Parliament House

Royal Australian College of GPs < 1 mins read

RACGP President Dr Michael Wright will launch the College’s plan for Accessible and Affordable GP care for everyone in Australia. 

When: 9.30am Tuesday 11 February 2025 

Where: Mural Hall, Parliament House 

On site media contact: Ally Francis – 0499 555 712 

 

~ENDS


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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the peak representative organisation for general practice, the backbone of Australia’s health system. We set the standards for general practice, facilitate lifelong learning for GPs, connect the general practice community, and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

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Contact details:

John Ronan
Media Adviser

Ally Francis
Media Adviser

Stuart Winthrope
Media Officer

Contact: 03 8699 0992 / media@racgp.org.au

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