With Queensland needing over 46,000 additional health workers by 2032, experts warned that slashing visa numbers ignores the long training lag for domestic doctors. 

AMA Queensland's Dr Maria Boulton explained why Australia can't solve its healthcare crisis without immediate, smarter workforce planning.

With Queensland needing over 46,000 additional health workers by 2032, experts warned that slashing visa numbers ignores the long training lag for domestic doctors.&nbsp;
AMA Queensland's Dr Maria Boulton explained why Australia can't solve its healthcare crisis without immediate, smarter workforce planning.

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Will One Nation’s new visa plan leave local hospitals short-staffed?

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Logan Mayor Jon Raven addressed resident frustration over gridlocked roads in Queensland’s fastest-growing city, revealing why infrastructure takes years to build. 

He shared an eye-opening encounter with Logan’s sister city in Taiwan that sparked plans to test smarter traffic management locally.

Logan Mayor Jon Raven addressed resident frustration over gridlocked roads in Queensland&rsquo;s fastest-growing city, revealing why infrastructure takes years to build. 
He shared an eye-opening encounter with Logan&rsquo;s sister city in Taiwan that sparked plans to test smarter traffic management locally.

Why Logan traffic lights are stasis-bound while neighbours go AI

After 13cabs cut 100 drivers for misconduct, Taxi Council of Queensland CEO Blair Davies joined the show to discuss why rogue cabbies are ruining the industry's reputation. 

He revealed why a national driver database will not work and explained why sending covert officers into nightlife hotspots is the real key to protecting passengers.

After 13cabs cut 100 drivers for misconduct, Taxi Council of Queensland CEO Blair Davies joined the show to discuss why rogue cabbies are ruining the industry's reputation. 
He revealed why a national driver database will not work and explained why sending covert officers into nightlife hotspots is the real key to protecting passengers.

Will One Nation’s new visa plan leave local hospitals short-staffed?

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