Anthony Albanese will chair his first national cabinet meeting tomorrow. Here's what the prime minister and state and territory leaders are set to discuss:
The current energy crisis and health funding will be among the topics discussed when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese chairs his first national cabinet meeting on Friday.National Cabinet's first meeting under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be dominated by the looming energy crisis and demands for a new health funding deal.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said the 50-50 split was essential going forward, speaking to reporters in Canberra ahead of the meeting. At Friday's national cabinet meeting, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will urge for federal health funding support to continue.Mr Albanese will host the state and territory leaders at the Lodge — his residence in Canberra — on Thursday night, ahead of their meeting on Friday.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk earlier said health reform would be "front and centre" for her and her colleagues.When questioned about the statement Mr Albanese said there was "nothing new" in the premier's call for additional health funding."I look forward to working constructively with state premiers and chief ministers."
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