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Chapter 4: Current workforce

Intentions of current GPs to stop practising

One-third (33%) of current GPs plan to cease practising within the next five years (Figure 45). A large percentage (63%) are also considering reducing their time spent practising. This is a slight increase compared to 2024 (61% of GPs).

Figure 45. Timeframe for GPs intending to stop practising

Timeframe for GPs intending to stop practising

Measure: Proportion of GP responses to the question, ‘When do you intend to stop practising as a GP?’
Sample: Practising GPs 2024 n=3006, 2025 n=2416
Source: The Navigators, RACGP Health of the Nation survey April/May 2025