The necessity for information on medical manpower needs in Australia and its attainment.

Authorities of all descriptions have been shown to require reasonably accurate ongoing statistics on medical manpower so they can make satisfactory plans and arrangements for the future. It is submitted that this information is no less important for medical graduates in planning their own personal future careers. Methods of obtaining this statistical information have been reviewed, and recommendations made to support propositions already suggested for providing the information and resolving the problems both personal and national.