Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The member refers to the 2016-17 budget. He may be interested to know what the sector said about the 2016-17 budget when it comes to aged care. It said:

Elements of the 2016 Budget measures to slow the dramatic above trend growth in ACFI funding would have had unintended consequences for some providers of services heavily focused on serving people with complex health care needs, among our most vulnerable residents.

Today's adjustments to the policy means that those risks have been addressed while the government proceeds with a process of reviewing the ACFI and the whole assessment process, in consultation with the sector.

Ian Yates said in relation to the 2016-17 budget and the measures I handed down in that budget:

It takes courage and leadership …

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This is good news for the increasing number of older Australians who need the support of aged care services, and their families.

We know how to run a strong economy. We know how to get the budget back into balance, which is exactly what we've been doing. We know how you fund the essential services, like aged care, that are necessary. You do it by running a stronger economy.

Dr Leigh interjecting—

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