State Premiers' 'unprecedented' act to PM over hospital funding
The Premiers are urging the PM to commit to Federal Government hospital funding of 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035, fulfilling a 2023 promise.
The Premiers are urging the PM to commit to Federal Government hospital funding of 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035, fulfilling a 2023 promise.
State Premiers warned last month there were about 2,500 older patients in public hospitals awaiting an aged-care placement. Today, that figure is closer to 2,800 – a 12% jump in a month – tightening the squeeze on already stretched acute beds.
Scape Australia is understood to be out of contention to buy Lendlease’s 25.1% stake in Keyton, with majority shareholder Aware Super (49.9%) reportedly blocking a deal despite Scape offering the highest price, according to The Australian.