Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns

Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns

The Australian Medical Association says Australia’s public hospital system will need at least $34 billion in additional funding to keep up with growing demand. The findings were released in the AMA’s Public Hospital Report Card on March 12, which highlights growing pressure on hospitals, including longer surgery waiting lists and hospital capacity failing to keep pace with demand. The report comes just months after the federal government struck …

AMA report shows Australia’s public hospitals remain under severe strain

AMA report shows Australia’s public hospitals remain under severe strain nadinec Thu, 12/03/2026 - 08:44  Australians continue to face long waits for emergency care and essential surgery as the public hospital system struggles under sustained pressure, according to the Australian Medical Association’s 2026 Public Hospital Report Card.The report shows modest improvements in some areas, including a small reduction in the median wait time for plann…