Janet Rice (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I wish to move my second reading amendment as on sheet 1598:

At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:

(a) notes that:

(i) the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for the use of restrictive practices in aged care to be based on an independent expert assessment and be subject to ongoing reporting and monitoring; and

(ii) a lack of legislative provisions to ensure aged care residents can access allied health services may reduce the level of care they receive, with clear implications for their health and wellbeing; and

(b) urges the Government to ensure that its response to the Royal Commission includes urgent action to reduce the use of restrictive practices and ensure that allied health care is appropriately funded.