$11.3 billion set aside for aged care worker pay rise

JIM CHALMERS AGED CARE PRESSER

Australian Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells holds the hand of a resident during a visit to Goodwin Village Aged Care in Canberra, Thursday, May 4, 2023. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

The Federal Government has announced it's set aside $11.3 billion dollars in the Federal Budget to help fund a 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers. It's also made some progress in securing support for its housing bill which has been stalled for months.


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