The Northern Beaches Hospital is set to transition to public ownership, with an in-principle agreement reached for a $190 million payment.
This milestone marks the final phase of the Minns Labor Government's plan to rectify a problematic privatisation experiment, minimizing taxpayer impact.
The government will now finalize legal and commercial arrangements, including workforce transition and consultation with clinicians on future services.
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Author's summary: Northern Beaches Hospital to transition to public ownership by mid-2026.