昆士兰州以条件不足和延误为由拒绝联邦医院的资助。
Queensland rejects federal hospital funding offer, citing inadequate terms and delays.
昆士兰州总理David Crisafulli拒绝联邦医院资助提案, 认为提案不足, 并指控政府推迟达成公平协议,
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has rejected a federal hospital funding proposal, calling it inadequate and accusing the government of delaying a fair deal that would leave hundreds of patients stranded in hospitals.
他与总理阿尔巴内斯(Anthony Albanese)结束非正式的“康诺利外交 ” , 引用联邦提议从承诺的到2030年占资金的42.5%下降到35%。
He ended informal “cannoli diplomacy” with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, citing the federal offer’s drop from a promised 42.5% to about 35% of funding by 2030.
Crisafulli说,这一拖延实际上使主要医院每天关闭,有1 126名长期住院的病人躺在急性病床上,并发誓要争取全额资金,以确保适当的护理。
Crisafulli said the delay effectively shuts down major hospitals daily, with 1,126 long-stay patients in acute beds, and vowed to push for full funding to ensure proper care.
他强调了各州在卫生、基础设施和住房方面取得的成就,而其他州领导人则对联邦资金不足表示日益关切。
He highlighted state achievements in health, infrastructure, and housing, while other state leaders express growing concern over federal underfunding.