Migrant patients impacted by closure of more GP clinics across Australia

More than 60 GP practices across Australia have been forced to close in the last four years, according to the largest body representing family doctors.

Indian-Australian paediatrician Dr Angraj Khillan says more needs to be done to boost the number of GPs in Australia. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says the closures have been caused by a number of factors, including a lack of Medicare funding and workforce shortages.

 It has described the closures as an immeasurable loss for patients, particularly in multicultural communities.