Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is to be co-Chair of a new bipartisan parliamentary group aimed at improving general practice and the nation’s primary healthcare networks.
Launched this week in Federal Parliament, the Parliamentary Friends of General Practice will be co-chaired by MP Sophie Scamps and Senator Susan McDonald.
Reid said general practice is an integral component of Australia’s healthcare system.
“As a doctor working in the emergency department, I have seen first-hand why general practice is vital for our community; it is essential to ensure high quality, patient-centred care,” he said.
“Without general practice, the Australian healthcare system would collapse.
“This is the reason why we have united in support, to achieve outcomes which will benefit the health of the community.
“I look forward to working alongside my parliamentary colleagues and co-chairs from across the aisle on achieving progress in strengthening general practice for all Australians.
“No one should have to schedule to be sick in a country like Australia; our healthcare system is one of the best in the world.
“However, more and more people are finding it difficult to access a general practitioner, especially on the Central Coast.”
Reif said his passion was health and the constituents of Robertson elected him on a platform to improve healthcare access.
“I will work to achieve important improvements in this area alongside my colleagues in Federal Parliament,” he said.
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Media release, Nov 22
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid