Over 300,000 people are waiting for elective surgery. Doctors warn it's only going to get worse

The number of people across Australia waiting for elective surgery is expected to reach more than 500,000 by 30 June if no action is taken by governments. Source: Getty / Pramote Polyamate

Australian news bulletin for Friday 13 January 2023.

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Read by Kulasegaram Sanchayan.

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