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Albanese Pressures States for $20 Billion Hospital Funding

12/11/2025

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges state leaders to accept over $20 billion for public hospitals.
He warns of alternative measures if negotiations fail.
The plan aims to raise the federal share of hospital funding to 42.5% by 2030.
Critics, including Queensland's health minister, say the proposal is inadequate.
Albanese says serious negotiations are needed, with a national cabinet meeting potentially forthcoming.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges state leaders to accept over $20 billion for public hospitals.
He warns of alternative measures if negotiations fail.
The plan aims to raise the federal share of hospital funding to 42.5% by 2030.
Critics, including Queensland's health minister, say the proposal is inadequate.
Albanese says serious negotiations are needed, with a national cabinet meeting potentially forthcoming.