WA health crisis: Federal Health Minister Mark Butler claims aged care funding not to blame

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler refuted claims that the Albanese Government’s aged care investments are contributing to bed block in WA hospitals, asserting that significant reforms have been enacted. Amidst calls for increased federal funding from WA Premier Roger Cook, who plans a delegation to Canberra, Butler emphasized that the government has already enhanced hospital funding by 12% and addressed the sector’s investment challenges.

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