澳大利亚各州警告联邦政府没有兑现2023年医院供资承诺,这有可能危及重要的保健服务。
Australian states warn federal government is failing to meet 2023 hospital funding promises, risking vital health services.
州和地区领导人警告联邦政府不履行2023年关于到2030年将公立医院资金增加到42.5%、到2035年增加到45%的协议, 表示其目前提出的约35%的提案远远不足,
State and territory leaders warn the federal government is not honoring a 2023 agreement to boost public hospital funding to 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035, saying its current proposal of around 35% falls far short and could deprive states of tens of billions in promised funds.
澳大利亚联邦理事会代表所有总理和首席部长,认为短缺威胁到医院服务,并破坏更广泛的保健和残疾改革,包括国家残疾保险制度改革。
The Council for the Australian Federation, representing all premiers and chief ministers, argues the shortfall threatens hospital services and undermines broader health and disability reforms, including NDIS changes.
虽然联邦政府坚持认为它仍然致力于这一协议,但它说,协议尚未最后敲定,谈判正在进行中。
While the federal government maintains it remains committed to the deal, it says the agreement was not finalized and negotiations are ongoing.
它指出,一项新的200亿美元、为期五年的医院供资——比以前多70亿美元——是真诚努力达成公平协议的证明。
It points to a new $20 billion, five-year hospital funding offer—$7 billion more than before—as evidence of good-faith efforts to reach a fair agreement.