Primary Care Monthly Update - Western Australia
- October 6, 2026
Western Australia’s primary care landscape continued to evolve throughout September, with important developments across GP workforce, Medicare, visa processing, regulation and healthcare investment. This month’s update covers the growth of WA’s rural GP workforce, the opening of Rural Generalist specialist registration, restored healthcare priority for onshore and offshore visa applications under MD121 and MD122, changes to AHPRA guidance, Medicare and bulk billing developments, and the latest activity across mergers, acquisitions and private equity in Australian primary care.