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Background and objective: Characterising the general practice response to the COVID-19 pandemic is important for ongoing policy planning. The objective of this study was to explore challenges, responses and effects of COVID-19 in Australian general practice in the early stages of the pandemic, and to consider variance by geographic location.

Methods: A national cross-sectional online survey of Australian general practitioners was conducted in April and May 2020, with 572 respondents.

Results: The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has resulted in major changes to general practice business models. Most practices have experienced increased workload and reduced income.

Discussion: Australian general practices have undertaken major innovation and realignment to respond to staff safety and patient care challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased administration, reduced billable time …