The Government has stalled the inclusion of the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations in the budget next week. This is deeply concerning. Valued at $3.8 billion per year by StewartBrown, the recommendations would have a marked impact on the four year Forward Estimates. What does a Budget exclusion mean?

The Australian newspaper says:

“Ms Wells’ spokesman said the government was “carefully considering our response to the Aged Care Taskforce. We will continue to engage parliamentarians on the opportunity and responsibility we all share to provide better aged care into the future."

If the Taskforce recommendations are not taken up (after six mon