Labor’s reforms harm the people they’re supposed to help: aged care watchdog
Australia's aged care watchdog Natalie Siegel-Brown warned Labor's new reforms are harming seniors by complicating home care access, pushing them into residential care. Siegel-Brown emphasized that user co-payments and long wait times undermine promised dignity and respect. Aged Care Minister Sam Rae defended the reforms, asserting they increase access and prioritize rights despite the criticisms.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 07:47 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
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