WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
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The WA Labor government faces fierce criticism for pouring millions into questionable local projects while treating taxpayers with contempt. Are your rates being wasted on political vanity?