The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has thanked Professor Brendan Murphy AC for his service after he announced his retirement as Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Professor Murphy today announced his retirement effective 6 July 2023.
RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins said: “I thank Professor Brendan Murphy for his service during a critical time for Australian healthcare.
“Professor Murphy worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and Australia’s biggest public health response, which saw GPs on the frontline working hard to keep people safe and ensure access to care while delivering the nation’s largest vaccine roll out.
“We are now at a pivotal time – our nation needs serious reforms and funding to ensure everyone in Australia can access the care they need into the future, no matter their postcode or income. I look forward to working with the future Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care to this end. Australians must not settle for anything less.”