Franklin, M. Aged Care Sector Raps Minister, The Australian, July 08, 2008, p. 2
Chief political correspondent for The Australian, Matthew Franklin, this week wrote that Kevin Rudd faces a revolt from the aged care industry over what it describes as the disappointing and frustrating performance of Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot. Referencing an Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) letter that savaged Ms. Elliot over her constant criticism of nursing homes as well as accusing her of misrepresenting various reports and statistics to fuel an opportunistic, anti-industry media campaign, Mr. Franklin went on to quote the Ministers response: I have no time for anyone who abuses or neglects our societys most vulnerable members.
It is worth noting that Minister Elliot, while only several months into her term as Minister for Ageing, is perhaps the tenth person to occupy that position in as many years.
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