Dr Michael Wright is a general practitioner, health economist and health services researcher based in Sydney, Australia. He commenced as RACGP President on 21 November 2024. Michael is also an Associate Professor at the International Centre for Future Health Systems at the University of New South Wales. He combines clinical practice with strategic appointments and academic research analysing the effects of health policy on the quality and performance of primary care.

Alex McKenzie is a management consultant with experience across the private, government, and not-for-profit sectors. He has worked at Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Behavioural Economics Team (BETA) and previously served as CEO of a not-for-profit. He has a particular interest in health policy and behavioural economics.

Graduate of the University of Melbourne in 1995 (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). Now working in General Practice, I actually started my career in Emergency Medicine. Having worked as a Senior Doctor/CMO in Emergency Medicine for over eleven years, I ultimately decided that I wanted to move on to General Practice where I could build life-long relationships with my patients. In 2010, I obtained a fellowship with the Royal College of General Practitioners. I have also obtained a further fellowship with the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, a Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery, and am a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Family Doctor was founded in 2008, and I spearhead a team of dedicated professionals, fostering an environment where continuous learning and technological advancements are the cornerstones of our group of 114 medical and dental practices across Australia. Our mission is to provide exemplary services, ensuring that doctors can work in modern, supportive environments such that their patients feel heard, valued, and cared for. We’ve achieved significant milestones, including expanding our services, incorporating cutting-edge medical technologies, and enhancing our patient care models. Significant achievements include: • Leading Family Doctor through a period of unprecedented growth, doubling in size every 3 years while maintaining exceptional standards. • Implementing innovative healthcare technologies that have streamlined patient management. • Championing community health initiatives that have increased access to quality healthcare services. Looking forward, my aspiration is to continue pioneering advancements in healthcare, focusing on sustainable practices that ensure the well-being of both patients and medical professionals. I am also passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders, sharing insights and experiences to inspire and shape the future of healthcare.

Dr Madeleine Wilkie is a current RACGP AGPT registrar and Deputy Chair of the RACGP National GPs in Training Faculty. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2021 and is currently practicing as a general practitioner in leafy James Street in Brisbane. She is a passionate advocate for progress and change in the training space. Alongside her Deputy Chair position, Madeleine has served within the RACGP as a Registrar Liaison Officer, is a member of the QLD faculty as the representative for GPs in Training and sits on the GPs in Training Faculty Council as the QLD representative. She has held numerous positions on junior doctor advisory and wellbeing committees in hospitals during her junior doctor years. Madeleine brings firsthand insight into the realities of GP training and practice operations, combined with a commitment to supporting clinicians to thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.