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Government responds to aged care inquiry

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The Morrison government has released an initial response package to the aged care royal commission.
Camera IconThe Morrison government has released an initial response package to the aged care royal commission.

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO AGED CARE ROYAL COMMISSION

The Morrison government has announced a five-point plan as an immediate response to address the findings of the aged care royal commission.

* Greater oversight of home care packages ($18.4 million). Program of audits of home care providers to reduce unjustified administrative charges, and better fraud controls.

* Strengthening provider quality ($32 million). Expanded powers for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission including a "senior restraint practitioner" to boost regulation of physical and chemical restraints.

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* Residential care temporary financial support ($279.9 million). Continuation of the 30 per cent rise in homeless and viability supplements until the end of June, and targeted support for residential aged care providers in financial stress.

* Workforce boost ($91.8 million). Attracting 18,000 job seekers to enter the home and residential aged care workforce.

* Governance ($30.1 million). Training for aged home board members, stronger quality standards, and an overhaul of the Aged Care Act which has been in place since 1997.

* The government has promised a full response by the end of May.

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