The Federal Government has opened 50 new government‑funded university medical places to help lift the supply of General Practitioners (GPs).
From today universities can apply for a share of the places that will commence from 2028.
Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler said all public universities were eligible to apply, including those looking to establish new medical schools.
“This builds on the Commonwealth’s previous investment of 100 new primary care focused medical places which commenced across 10 Australian universities this year,” he said.
“More doctors have joined the Australian health system in the last three years than at any time in the past decade. Doctor registrations jumped more than 30 percent in 2024–25 compared to 2021–22.”
Applications for the 50 new medical Commonwealth supported places will close on Tuesday, April 7 2026.
Federal Government funded GP training programs are on track to produce more than 2100 commencing registrars in 2026.
Minister for Education Jason Clare said Australia needed more doctors.
“In particular we need more GPs,” he said. “That’s why we are funding these extra places at medical schools across the country.”
