16-22 June 2025
- Jun 26, 2025
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NSW Psychiatrists IRC Update - Day 8 on Thursday 19/06
NSW Psychiatrists IRC Update - Day 9 on Friday 20/06
We reconvened this morning for the final day (take two) with the Government's lawyers concluding their final submissions.
Weekend 21-22/06 Media Summary
Months later, still no solution for state’s mental health crisis
Psychiatrist body holds firm on 25% pay bid but NSW Health says shortages are ‘more nuanced’
We've even made international headlines:
Psychiatrist Walkout Disrupts Mental Healthcare in Australia
With @~Louise Nash, @~Kathryn Drew , @~Ian Korbel, and GP colleagues.
And if you want a sneak peek at next week's State Budget for evidence that NSW can't afford to fund health, see how much is being spent on each item area here:
What we already know about this year’s NSW budget
The last decade was about metros and motorways. The next 10 years will be different
Psychiatrists workforce supply pipeline issues are on the Federal agenda:
Psychiatry Supply and Demand Study - Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
College's initial statement:
And if you want to watch some medical drama, see below:
The moral injury of The Pitt is no fiction. Healthcare workers deserve to be heard
And one more article for your weekend consumption.
Data shows ballooning psychiatrist registrar and consultant vacancies


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