
Australian gov’t to ban public-private partnerships in NSW acute hospitals
The legislation will apply to future governments who seek a privatisation agenda.
The Australian government has introduced legislation to prohibit future public-private partnerships (PPPs) imposed on acute hospitals in New South Wales.
The Health Services Amendment (PPP Prohibition) Bill 2025 (NSW) will prevent governments from entering into a Northern Beaches-style arrangement to build or operate an acute public hospital.
If passed, the legislation will apply to future governments who seek to pursue a privatisation agenda.
Health Minister Ryan Park will present the bill in the NSW Legislative Assembly as an amendment to the Health Services Act 1997 (NSW).