National cabinet strikes landmark deal on hospital funding and NDIS
The Federal and State Governments have struck a landmark deal on hospital funding and the NDIS that will lead to an extra $25 billion in Commonwealth money flowing into health systems.
After years of negotiations, national cabinet agreed to the deal at a meeting in Sydney on Friday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.
His Government upped its offer from the $23 billion that was on the table when health ministers met in December.
Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.
Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.In total, the Commonwealth will provide $219.6 billion in hospital funding over the next five years.
Leaders also agreed to cap the annual growth of the NDIS at 6 per cent – below the 8 per cent target decided in 2023, and considerably lower than the 10 per cent it was sitting at late last year.
More to come...
