Australia’s GPs will tell you the health system is at breaking point, but this has not dampened the enthusiasm of British doctors to start a new life Down Under.

A survey of more than 4500 junior doctors in Britain, conducted across November and December, found that 33% wanted to move abroad in the next 12 months.

Almost half of these — 42% — dubbed Australia their preferred destination.

New Zealand ranked second, winning over 20% of the doctors; followed by the Middle East (9%); Canada (9%); Europe, excluding the UK (9%); and the US (5%).