Table 5 Comparison of estimated total cost of policy and baseline scenarios, 2014–2033, $AUD
Scenarios | Total cost of baseline scenario | Total cost of policy scenario | Difference (baseline – scenario) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single scenarios | Increased role substitution policy (scenario 5) | $7,529,465,856 | $6,989,927,706 | −$752,946,586 |
Increased GP training positions policy (scenario 7) | $234,577,101 | $247,296,900 | $12,719,798 | |
Reduced IMG recruitment policy (scenario 8) | $5,044,388 | $1,261,097 | −$3,783,291 | |
Combined scenario | Increased GP training positions policy + reduced IMG recruitment policy (scenarios 7 + 8) | $239,621,489 | $248,557,996 | $8,936,508 |
Increased role substitution policy + reduced IMG recruitment policy + (scenarios 5 + 8) | $7,534,510,243 | $6,991,188,803 | −$543,321,440 | |