Australia’s health system has long been considered one of the best — but doctors say the pressure is now impossible to ignore.

We’re joined by Dr Danielle McMullen, President of the Australian Medical Association, to unpack why the system is showing “cracks” across GP care, hospitals, and private health.

From overcrowded emergency departments to rising chronic disease and workforce burnout, the warning is clear: without evidence-based reform, the system risks falling out of step with modern patient needs.

At its core, this is about whether Australia’s health system can evolve — or continue to stretch under pressure.