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The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nick VisserJanuary 29, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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Australia's federal health minister stated the country is closely monitoring the international spread of the Nipah virus but currently lacks specific protocols for sick travelers arriving with the disease. Simultaneously, Queensland's health minister indicated ongoing disagreements between state and federal governments regarding hospital funding. He stated that the states rejected the commonwealth's recent offer as inadequate and hopes for improved terms in future negotiations. The dispute centers on addressing growing problems within the healthcare system.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Commonwealth 50% Queensland ×260% Nipah virus 70% Tim Nicholls 70% Federal Government ×270% Australia 80%

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hospital funding 80% nipah virus 70% federal government 70% health minister 60% funding deal 60% sick travellers 50% states 50%

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Negative

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Australia

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