❓ Hon Nick Goiran questions a significant increase in funding for 'Adjustments to Core Regional Services' in the WA Health budget. The answer clarifies the increase reflects the timing of approved funding to address cost pressures in regional healthcare.
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I refer to page 304 of Budget Paper No.2, Volume 1, line-item "Adjustments to Core Regional Services" under the heading "Ongoing Initiatives", and I ask: (a) why has there been such a significant increase between 2024-25 ($42,819 million) and the budget for 2025-26 ($168,895 million)?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
(a) The increase on prior year reflects timing of additional funding approved to recognise cost pressures in delivering regional healthcare. The $42.819 million allocated for 2024–25 in the 2025-26 Budget Paper builds on a previously approved uplift while the $168.895 million for 2025-26 represents an extension of the additional funding into this financial year.
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