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Australian P.M. Albanese Secures Landmark Agreement for Hospital, National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding
January 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a landmark agreement to provide $219.6 billion for public hospitals and secure the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme during a news conference in Sydney. Speaking after a National Cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders, Albanese detailed a $25 billion funding boost over five years aimed at reducing emergency department wait times and cutting surgery waiting lists.

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