The Federal and State Governments have struck a landmark deal on hospital funding and the NDIS that will lead to an extra $25 billion in Commonwealth money flowing into health systems. After years of negotiations, national cabinet agreed to the deal at a meeting in Sydney on Friday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced. His Government upped its offer from the $23 billion that was on the table when health ministers met in December. Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox. Your email address: Email Us Get the Newsletter By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy PolicyIn total, the Commonwealth will provide $219.6 billion in hospital funding over the next five years.