Santo Santoro (Queensland, Liberal Party, Minister for Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

The signal that this particular situation sends out to the community is that the accreditation agency and the department, and through those agencies the government, continue to take very seriously their duty of care responsibilities in relation to nursing homes. I have clearly explained that the extension was for only 10 months, when the normal period is in fact three years. I have assured the senator that continuous monitoring will occur in relation to that nursing home. I again assure Senator Hogg and all senators that, if there are any further developments in relation to this matter, I am more than happy to come back and inform the Senate on those developments.