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flag Australian states warn federal government is failing to meet 2023 hospital funding promises, risking vital health services.

flag 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. flag 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. flag While the federal government maintains it remains committed to the deal, it says the agreement was not finalized and negotiations are ongoing. flag 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.

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