Labor leader says Australia’s aged care system will need ‘structural changes’ after the royal commission
Anthony Albanese says Australia’s aged care sector will need “structural changes” after the royal commission has completed its work, but he has declined to say whether a future Labor government would end for-profit care.
Speaking at the National Press Club on Thursday, the Labor leader highlighted the tragedies in aged care during the pandemic, and in questions after the speech, predicted structural reform would “undoubtedly” be part of the recommendations of the royal commission.
Continue reading…Labor leader says Australia’s aged care system will need ‘structural changes’ after the royal commissionFollow our Australian coronavirus live blogVic stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage 3 restrictionsVictoria and Melbourne Covid trend mapSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus emailAnthony Albanese says Australia’s aged care sector will need “structural changes” after the royal commission has completed its work, but he has declined to say whether a future Labor government would end for-profit care.Speaking at the National Press Club on Thursday, the Labor leader highlighted the tragedies in aged care during the pandemic, and in questions after the speech, predicted structural reform would “undoubtedly” be part of the recommendations of the royal commission. Continue reading…