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Doctors Forced to Live in Limbo | Perth News
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Australia’s rural doctor migration policy is backfiring as foreign doctors are forced to work in remote areas for a decade—often without proper housing, leading some to couch-surf or even face homelessness. The system fails to support these essential workers, while misclassified regions receive doctors despite not needing them. With nearly 60% of rural GPs already overseas, the government’s rigid immigration targets and knee-jerk public opinion-driven decisions risk creating chaos, as seen with a chef stuck in Australia due to visa nightmares. It’s time for a serious overhaul to ensure these vital workers can actually settle and serve.
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