That this House:
(1) Acknowledges the challenges faced in attracting and retaining medical practitioners in regional New South Wales, in particular the township of Parkes and the broader Lachlan district.
(2) Congratulates Parkes Shire Council for developing a practical health workforce recruitment, development and retention strategy, incorporating a partnership with Charles Sturt University.
(3) Calls on the Government to support the implementation of the Parkes Shire Council's health precinct masterplan, which includes land and infrastructure to accommodate and train medical practitioners.
