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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

Stephen-Smith not sold on free nursing degrees

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the health service needed to recruit and retain staff now. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

The ACT's Health Minister has said authorities need to focus more on recruiting and retaining staff ahead of training new nurses.

Rachel Stephen-Smith said authorities needed to ensure graduates came to work in a safe and positive environment.

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