Historic Doctor Strike

Thousands of Victorian public hospital doctors strike in first walkout in twenty years.

Thousands of Victorian public hospital doctors will walk off the job for four hours between 1.30pm and 5.30am today in an effort to raise awareness about stalled government negotiations over pay and conditions. The strike is part of a larger effort by doctors seeking better pay and safer workloads. The walkout will take place between 1:30pm to 5.15pm, with a rally outside Parliament in Melbourne starting at 3:30am. Emergency surgeries will continue, with hospitals being staffed above Saturday levels.

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