Senate debates

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

Bills

Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Improved Home Care Payment Administration No. 2) Bill 2020; In Committee

1:11 pm

Photo of Richard ColbeckRichard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

The possibility, or the option, of a new Aged Care Act, again, is one of the draft recommendations from counsel assisting the royal commissioners. The royal commission reports on 26 February and we will very closely and carefully consider the option of a new Aged Care Act. I think I'm on the public record as saying that previously, so I'm happy to repeat that that will be part of our consideration subsequent to the royal commission's report.

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