Federal Financial Relations (National Health Reform Payments for 2021-22) Determination 2022

This is a straightforward piece of legislation that sets out exactly how much money the Australian Government will give to each state and territory for public hospitals and health services in the 2021-22 financial year.

What it does:

• Authorises $30.18 billion in total funding to be distributed among the eight states and territories
• Specifies the exact dollar amount each jurisdiction receives under the National Health Reform Agreement (a deal between the Commonwealth and states about how to fund public hospitals)

Who gets what:

• New South Wales: $9.18 billion (largest share)
• Victoria: $7.93 billion
• Queensland: $6.32 billion
• Western Australia: $3.19 billion
• South Australia: $1.91 billion
• Tasmania: $671 million
• Australian Capital Territory: $548 million
• Northern Territory: $434 million (smallest share)

Why it matters: This money helps pay for the public hospital services you use—emergency departments, elective surgery, hospital admissions. The amounts are calculated based on a formula that considers population, how many services are provided, and other factors. Without this determination, the Commonwealth couldn't legally transfer these funds to the states.