After successfully moving a motion in state parliament about the rural doctor shortage, the independent MP for Narungga Fraser Ellis speaks about his interest in having a dedicated Regional Health ministerial portfolio and department, a proposal advanced in NSW by surgeon and independent MP for Wagga Wagga Joe McGirr. He responds to the proposal by federal overlapping MP for Grey Rowan Ramsey's idea for forcing GPs to practice in regional Australia by tying postcodes to Medicare funding allocations.