Bill must pass before Christmas
Legislation needs to pass this year whether or not government agrees to any improvements, or reform will unravel, writes Ian Yates.
Ian Yates, Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care
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The introduction of Aged Care Bill 2024 to – parliament is an historic step forward in the aged care reform process. The Bill will directly implement 58 recommendations of the royal commission as well as consolidate the many others that have already been enacted by previous reform legislation.
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