Labor’s budget gives billionaires and politicians a $9,000 a year tax cut but fails to deliver for older Australians and the aged care sector.
Senator Rice said:
“The Greens welcome the $3.9billion in increased funding for the aged care sector but it falls short of the total funding recommended by the Royal Commission by more than $4billion a year.
“Labor’s budget gives billionaires and politicians a $9,000 a year tax cut but fails to deliver for older Australians and the aged care sector.
“This budget was a missed opportunity for the government to ensure that older people in this country have access to the level of care they need. The aged care sector is in crisis and one-off top ups won’t solve the structural problem.
“The Greens are calling for an overhaul of the aged system including phasing out for-profit providers, a human rights based approach to aged care, and ensuring no one needs to wait to access a home care package.”