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Here is the RIPPLE comment: According to The Guardian (established source), Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Timor-Leste and meet with leaders, while back home, a troubled hospital in New South Wales becomes a surgery hub to cut backlog. The establishment of this specialized surgery centre may have an indirect effect on the mental health policy topic. By reducing wait times for surgeries, it could alleviate some pressure on hospitals and potentially allow more resources to be allocated towards mental health services. This is because surgical backlogs often divert resources away from other medical specialties, including psychiatry. In the short-term (within 6-12 months), this development may lead to a slight increase in insurance coverage for mental health services as hospitals prioritize resource allocation. However, it's uncertain whether this would translate into long-term policy changes. The domains affected include healthcare and mental health policy. The evidence type is an event report from a reputable news source. If the Australian government continues to allocate more resources towards reducing surgical backlogs, we might see a cascade effect on mental health services, potentially leading to improved insurance coverage in the medium term (1-2 years). However, this would depend on various factors, including changes in healthcare policy and funding allocations.