7-13 April 2025- media summary
- Apr 21, 2025
- 6 min read
Monday 07/04 Media Summary
ABC Radio Sydney - Sydney Breakfast 7 April
Timestamp 2:02:35-2:14:32
Featuring Health Minister, Ryan Park
If you listen to what Minister Park says, it's essentially a carbon copy of what was said about psychiatrists in January.
'We can't afford it,' 'it's not reasonable,' 'we'll accept whatever the IRC orders,' 'don't do this to your patients', ' it's not our fault' - we've heard this all before.
ABC Radio Sydney - Sydney Mornings 7 April
Timestamps
0:05:15-0:16:18 Dr Liz Swinburn from ASMOF
0:22:45-0:29:33 Feedback from doctors
‘Jeopardise patient safety’: Plea to doctors over three-day strike
‘It’s not too late to negotiate’: minister’s plea to doctors
NSW government wage offer a 'pay cut' as doctors prepare for three-day strike
Strike 'dangerous for patients', risky for doctors
NSW doctors in hospitals will begin a three-day strike
Doctors warned to take a chill pill and stop striking
ABC Radio Sydney - Drive 7 April
Timestamp 2:02:45-2:12:26
Explainer - Why are doctors striking in NSW – and will it affect my hospital visit?
Health Minister issues warning to NSW doctors planning strike action
Thousands of NSW doctors to go on strike for new pay deal - 7NEWS Australia
Nine News Sydney 6pm bulletin - 7 April
ABC News, 7 News, and 10 News bulletins to come as separate attachments.
Tuesday 08/04 Media Summary
NSW public hospital doctors walk-off the job for three days
The Sydney hospitals to be hit hardest by three-day doctors’ strike
Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost-of-living policy
'Return to IRC': NSW asks doctors to call off strike
The three news items below are about the Directions hearing for the Inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbings which amongst many issues, will also examine what role lack of access to mental health care may have had in the tragedy.
Lawyer says Families back Bondi Junction stabbing inquest despite John Singleton's criticism
Bondi Junction inquest exposes family division after ‘incomprehensible’ tragedy
No ‘one voice’ for families of Bondi Junction victims, court hears after John Singleton says inquest is ‘waste of time’
Evening: We've got news about both the NSW Doctor Strikes, and Federal Announcements about funding for mental health care.
Radio
ABC Radio Sydney – Breakfast with Chris Taylor 8 April
Featuring Andrew Holland, Executive Director from ASMOF
Timestamp 2:06:06-2:19:35
ABC Radio National – Breakfast with Sally Sara 8 April
Featuring NSW Health Minister Ryan Park
ABC Radio Sydney – Mornings with Hamish McDonald 8 April
Timestamps
0:02:15-0:02:39 News item on ASMOF strike
0:06:30-0:21:50 Featuring NSW Health Minister Ryan Park Timestamp
0:42:35-0:44:18 Featuring Dr Tom Morrison Junior Vice President from ASMOF
ABC Radio National – Breakfast with Sally Sara 8 April - Government hints at economic hit, announces major mental health policy
Featuring Federal Finance Minister Katy Gallagher
Timestamp 0:05:10-0:07:12
ABC Radio National – Breakfast with Sally Sara 8 April - Coalition makes mental health commitment
Featuring Federal Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Anne Ruston
Timestamp 0:00:00-0:03:45
ABC Radio Sydney – Drive with James Valentine 8 April
Featuring Federal Health Minister Mark Butler and @Deepika Yerrakalva
Timestamp 2:01:50-2:17:10
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Emergency beds closed, doctors offered $2000 a day to work as strike begins
With a drip in his arm, this patient came out of a Sydney hospital to support striking doctors
Doctors’ strike is a symptom of our ailing health system
Henry worked 135 hours in the past fortnight. Today, he joined thousands demanding change
Westmead staff at frontline of bitter doctors’ strike
Chemo cancelled for 480 cancer patients as doctors strike* [Note: see "correction" article later in the week- government got the numbers completely wrong]
NSW public system doctors start three-day strike
'They are exhausted': NSW doctors to strike for three days over pay, unsafe work conditions as hospitals significantly impacted
Albanese recalls family friend’s ‘confronting’ mental health struggle as he launches $1bn funding pledge
Federal Labor pledges $1 billion in mental health support if re-elected
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Evening news bulletins
ABC News Sydney 7pm bulletin 8 April
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-08/thousands-of-doctors-at-nsw-public-hospitals-strike/105153676
Seven News 6pm bulletin 8 April
Nine News 6pm bulletin 8 April
Ten News 5pm bulletin 8 April
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TV/Video
ABC News Channel interview NSW Health Minister Ryan Park addresses the doctors strike
Thousands of NSW doctors to strike
Channel 7 - Sunrise 8 April
Featuring Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
NSW public hospital doctors to go on three-day strike
Sky News - First Edition 8 April
Disruptions expected at NSW hospitals as doctors hold strike
Channel 9 – Today 8 April
'Our health system is broken': hospital doctors on three-day strike in NSW
The Guardian video
Overworked NSW doctors impact patient care, says union spokesperson
Government offers no deal yet for doctors on strike
Sky News, Featuring Westmead Hospital RMO Dr Henry Crayton
Wednesday Morning 09/04 Media Summary
Public doctors continue strike action across NSW - ABC Radio National - Breakfast with Sally Sara 9 April
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/doctors-strike-nsw-day-two-/105152090
Featuring Dr Andrew Casey, councillor from ASMOF
NSW doctors to commence second day of strike - Sky News Australia - 9 April https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcEYl6AYacI
NSW doctors walk off the job again today - Channel 9 Today - 9 April
Tired doctors cannot 'switch off' from saving patients
Mental health investment to address workforce shortages - SBS Midday News Bulletin 8 April 2025
The mental health policies of Labor and the Coalition explained
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-08/federal-election-2025-mental-health-labor-coalition/105152428
Wednesday 09/04 Media Summary
I spent months in hospital, relying on the public health system. I have seen how badly we are failing our healthcare workers
‘Shut up and pay us’: Doctor’s brutal message
‘Write a prescription for public health’: NSW doctor strike enters second day
Doctors on strike? Call in the pharmacists, says Guild leader
Junior Doctors Offered $2000 A Day To Cover Shifts As NSW Doctors Strike Begins
NSW doctors' strike extends into second day with 3000 walking off the job
https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-doctors-strike-second-day/ae2cf7d4-7717-4903-b562-77b833e5cbe5
Radio
ABC Radio Sydney – Breakfast with Chris Taylor 9 April
Timestamp 1:06:10-1:11:38
1:37:35-1:38:42
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park joins Chris Smith
TV/Video
Health Minister Ryan Park on Doctor Strikes
Second day of disruptions as NSW public hospital doctors walk off job | ABC News Australia
Why are NSW doctors on strike? | ABC NEWS
NSW doctors strike enters day two, leading to hundreds of cancelled surgeries | ABC NEWS
NSW doctors strike for second day, 3000 walking off the job | 9 News Australia
Sky News Australia 9 April: Thousands walk off the job as doctor’s strike continues
Thursday 10/04 Media Summary
ABC News Audio
Striking NSW public doctors targeted by hospital security
Reader reply: I’m a NSW doctor. Striking is our only option in an unsafe hospital system
The Guardian Live blog 10 April
Doctors’ union argues ‘no evidence’ chemotherapy appointments being cancelled amid strike. What do you think the Minister has claimed?
The next two articles are Daily Telegraph specials addressing the "important" issues...
Top doctors push for $116k pay rise
Doctors union warned over anti-Israel stickers
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Three Wollongong Hospital doctors explain why they've walked off the job
'I've fallen asleep behind the wheel immediately after doing a C-section'
St George Hospital doctors rally for action
NSW public hospital doctors take strike action over staff shortages and work conditions
AFL WAG Kellie Finlayson issues desperate plea to medical team during NSW doctor strike as she fights terminal cancer: 'Never leave me stranded'
Australia: NSW public hospital doctors hold mass protests during statewide walkout
NSW public hospital doctors speak out over unsafe and worsening conditions
Weekend 12-13/04 Morning Media Summary
Strike two is a blow to psychiatrists’ hopes
No more strikes for doctors, psychs for three months
Walking wounded: Inside the NSW doctors’ strike
The Saturday Paper
Psychiatrists matter won’t be resolved until mid year
The Guardian Live blog 11 April
NSW health minister apologises for chemotherapy numbers given in error
The Guardian Live blog 11 April
NSW government walks back claims of cancelled chemotherapy appointments during doctors' strike
Doctors strike in NSW not just about pay
ABC Health Report with Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander
Labor's Faint Promise On Mental Health
The Saturday Paper
ASMOF Friday 11/04 Update
Included here for those of you who are not members
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