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

I'm advised that the mandated arrangements are 10 years old. They are substantially exceeded. This is an appropriate way under the new objectives and principles of the act to allocate support for individual older Australians. As you said, there is a review that's coming forward, and obviously we will watch and manage any concerns that come with this, but we strongly believe this will provide the support for the individuals who need it in a system that has been supporting much more than the mandated levels of supported places.