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This bill makes technical and consequential changes to the aged care accommodation payment levy law to fit the new Aged Care Act 2024. The minister said it keeps registered providers under the government's guarantee of payments made by older Australians, and lets the government levy the cost of that guarantee from some providers, such as after a default. The transcript records only the introduction and the bill passing both houses, with no debate.
Arguments made in support
The minister said the bill keeps aged care services sustainable and keeps payments made by older Australians protected into the future.
3 speeches by 2 members in the House and Senate over 3 sitting days.