The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Funding for residential aged care

The Australian Government subsidises residential aged care in Australia by paying subsidies and supplements to approved providers. These are paid on behalf of each person eligible to receive government-subsidised residential aged care.

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