September 13, 2026 — 3:11pm

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The Crisafulli government has defended its efforts to increase frontline health workers after data showed thousands of nurses had quit crucial positions at public hospitals in recent years.

Figures obtained by News Corp through Right to Information indicated more than 2400 nurses left hospitals in 2024–25, the worst departure of nursing staff in four years.

A total of 10,824 nurses left Queensland hospitals in the past five years, according to the data provided.

Health Minister Tim Nicholls admitted the…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU