Has government by media replaced consideration of evidence in aged care? | Sarah Russell

Surely Scott Morrison didn’t need ABC’s Four Corners to inform him that the aged care sector is a national disgrace

Prime minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of a royal commission into aged care quality and safety surprised everyone, including the aged care minister, Ken Wyatt, who, until recently denied the need for one. We still do not know the name of the commissioner, how much it will cost or the terms of reference, suggesting this is policy-on-the-run.

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