Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

If there is to be a finger pointed at anyone over the failure of the dementia and severe behaviours supplement it should be pointed at those opposite, for their flawed design and budget blow-out. Let me quote Mr Ian Yates, chief executive of COTA:

COTA Australia agrees with Stephen Judd that termination of the supplement was inevitable. Many providers were receiving very substantial extra funds without validation and with no guarantee of better outcomes for people with severe dementia symptoms.