Victorian doctors strike for first time in 50 years
Victorian doctors are striking for four hours for the first time in 50 years, with approximately 10,000 doctors and healthcare staff walking off the job at 1.30pm. The industrial action follows 14 months of negotiations with the state government, with doctors seeking a 30 per cent pay rise over four years, reduced shift lengths from current 80-84 hour weeks, paid overtime and improved working conditions. Emergency departments and critical care will remain staffed, but non-critical and elective surgeries will be affected.
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