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Doctors ordered to call off three-day strike in latest pay dispute

Doctors in New South Wales hospitals planned a three-day strike over pay and working conditions, as confirmed by the Doctors Union.
Health Minister Ryan Park stated that meeting the doctors' demands would cost taxpayers $11 billion, but did not specify a timeframe for this cost.
The Industrial Relations Commission ordered doctors to cancel the strike following failed negotiations.
The Doctors Union continues to seek better pay parity and working conditions, claiming chronic understaffing in New South Wales health services.

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