To find a locum GP fast, be clear about the dates and the type of work, go to someone who already knows which doctors are available, and complete the registration and provider number checks before the first day, not on it. Most delays come from the last two steps, not the first. Every practice manager
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.
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
