Albanese urges states to accept $20bn health deal as aged care shortages put pressure on hospitals
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging state and territory leaders to accept a federal government offer of over $20 billion in additional funding for public hospitals. The ultimatum comes as state health ministers prepare to meet with federal Health Minister Mark Butler on Friday to discuss the proposal. The federal government is threatening to explore "other options" if the deal is not accepted. Advocates for elderly Australians are reporting that shortages in aged care facilities, coupled with long wait times for assessments (averaging 53 days), are contributing to increased pressure on hospitals, as some doctors advise elderly patients to seek hospital admission to expedite referrals.
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