‘Uncertain times’: Cook blames Iran war for hospital budget

Premier Roger Cook linked the $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies Hospital budget blowout to the Iran war during a funding announcement on Monday. Cook admitted ongoing cost pressures affecting the hospital infrastructure pipeline, stating, "We live in uncertain times," as the project faces delays and potential escalations. An additional $1.5 billion will be injected into hospital infrastructure.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by Brisbane Times