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6,436 seniors died waiting for home care support, a 34 per cent surge

New health department data shows 6,436 older Australians approved for support at home died while waiting for funding in 2025-26. That is more than 500 a month, and up about 34 per cent on the year before. Read More

Labor accused of making pensioners pay to fix broken aged care system

The Greens have accused Labor of making pensioners pay more for private health insurance to help fund repairs to the aged care system, as concerns grow over the financial impact on older Australians. Read More

Aged Care Minister accused of dodging responsibility over fees and care packages

Shadow Aged Care Minister Anne Ruston says Minister Sam Rae is not prepared to accept responsibility for problems in his portfolio. She says Labor is "great with a headline but not with getting the work done" on aged care. Read More
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