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Australian states warn federal government is failing to meet 2023 hospital funding promises, risking vital health services.
State and territory leaders warn the federal government is not honoring a 2023 agreement to boost public hospital funding to 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035, saying its current proposal of around 35% falls far short and could deprive states of tens of billions in promised funds.
The Council for the Australian Federation, representing all premiers and chief ministers, argues the shortfall threatens hospital services and undermines broader health and disability reforms, including NDIS changes.
While the federal government maintains it remains committed to the deal, it says the agreement was not finalized and negotiations are ongoing.
It points to a new $20 billion, five-year hospital funding offer—$7 billion more than before—as evidence of good-faith efforts to reach a fair agreement.
Los estados australianos advierten que el gobierno federal no está cumpliendo las promesas de financiación hospitalaria de 2023, lo que pone en riesgo servicios de salud vitales.