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Written by Admin
August 7, 2026

Locum GP Rates in Australia 2026 — Current Benchmarks for Practices and GPs

Locum GP rates in Australia are not a fixed number. They move based on location, session type, duration, specialty mix, and the billing model of the practice. A metro bulk-billing GP does not earn what a rural mixed-billing GP earns — and practice managers need to understand that difference before they budget for locum cover.

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Written by Admin
August 7, 2026

Mandatory Care Minutes in Aged Care 2026 — What Every Facility Manager Needs to Know

The mandatory care minutes requirement is now fully in effect across all Commonwealth-funded residential aged care in Australia. From 1 April 2026, every facility must deliver 215 minutes of care per resident per day — including a non-negotiable 44 minutes from a Registered Nurse. This isn’t a guideline. It’s a legislated requirement with financial and

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