34328 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34328 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	23 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34328_2026
Document guid:	c6544bbb-9cb5-4756-a940-c7cf66248e33

34328 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: How many graduate registered nurses applied to and were offered jobs in the Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE-RN) scheme's mid-year 2026 initial matching round, broken down by employer?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that ACE received 796 completed applications by the closing date of 5 May 2026 and, following withdrawals, 726 applicants progressed through to the matching stage. I am further advised that 428 applicants were matched in the ACE-RN Mid-year 2026 intake, representing 59% of applicants who progressed through to the matching stage.