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National cabinet will meet to hash out hospital funding and disability funding details in Sydney today.
The government offers to delay the Thriving Kids autism program to October as part of the deal.
Queensland and the Northern Territory have not signed up for the new gun buyback program yet.
Butler says Australia is monitoring Nipah virus spread overseas and has not changed traveller protocols yet.
National cabinet discussions include budget adjustments to help smaller regions with rising health costs.
Mark Butler signaled cautious optimism about reaching a deal on health funding and the NDIS.
National cabinet aims to align hospital funding with disability reform and cost-sharing.
The Guardian reports on Nipah virus coverage and hospital funding negotiations as part of broader national cabinet updates.
Athletic and transport-related updates accompany the cabinet meeting, including the final V-set retirement in NSW.
The Guardian live coverage includes economic and social issues linked to housing and aged care funding.

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The Albanese government proposed delaying the Thriving Kids autism scheme to October to secure a funding deal with states.
The plan includes budget adjustments to aid smaller states as part of the hospital and disability funding negotiations.
The government aims to increase its hospital funding contribution to 42.5% by 2030 and 45% by 2035.
The Thriving Kids scheme would start in October instead of July if the deal is reached.
State premiers and chief ministers are set to discuss the funding package at national cabinet meetings.
The government indicated extra federal funding would support hospital discharge efficiency and aged care placements.
Disability and NDIS changes remain under negotiation with broader access rule reforms planned for mid-2027.
The plan includes delivering services for young children through schools, health clinics, and community facilities.
The article notes a shift in the federal share of hospital funding as part of ongoing negotiations.
The negotiations come amid broader discussions on healthcare and disability funding across Australia.

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