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The Morrison government has pledged a record $17.7 billion over five years for aged care, but, post-royal commission, will it be enough?
The news: Budget includes record aged care spending
Tuesday’s budget unveiled a record $17.7 billion over five years for aged care, with total funding to hit $25.9 billion in 2021-22, $29.5 billion in 2022-23, $31.5 billion in 2023-24 and $32.8 billion in 2024-25. This is up from $13.3 billion in 2012-13, $21.3 billion in 2019-20 and $24.5
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