17 February 2012
The Coalition welcomes Minister Butler’s announcement that the Demonstration Day Respite program will be extended for another two years.
"This is a reflection of Coalition policy and we are pleased that Carers will have some certainty about these centres," said Shadow Minister for Ageing and Shadow... ...more
16 February 2012
Under questioning in Senate Estimates today, officials from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs confirmed that the Gillard Labor Government has been provided with advice regarding conflict of interest issues associated with the ACT Poker Machine Trial.
“Th... ...more
14 February 2012
The Department of Health & Ageing is stalling on the details over the Redcliffe GP Super Clinic, with specific questions about the clinic still outstanding from the October supplementary budget estimates session.
"Estimates questions are asked with the expectation that they will be responded t... ...more
9 February 2012
It is time for the Gillard Government to respond to their Productivity Commission Report into Caring for Older Australians.
In Senate question time today Shadow Minister for Ageing and Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells asked: “How much longer will older Aus... ...more