Senate debates

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Bills

Aged Care Bill 2024; In Committee

3:47 pm

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

Again, these are questions that would be more appropriately put to Services Australia or the health department during estimates. I would imagine that it will be a mix. As you know, we've been trying to convert contractors into permanent Public Service jobs, where those jobs are ongoing, but there continue to be requirements, particularly in the IT space, where a contracted arrangement is more appropriate. So my answer to that would be that there will be a mix.

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