GP respiratory clinics to enter ‘standby mode’ next year with changed funding model

The clinics will close in March, but Mark Butler expects them to relaunch at short notice if it’s deemed necessary 
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Minister for Health Mark Butler
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler.

GP respiratory clinics across Australia will be stood down from March, but the Federal Government expects them to remain on standby to relaunch at short notice if COVID-19 cases increase.

The move is part of the national Covid-19 health management plan for 2023 and has been signed off by all state and territory leaders.