We are entering the crucial period for the passing of the Living Longer, Living Better legislation – here’s what the opposing politicians say

Last sitting day of Federal Parliament before the election is 27 June - 23 days away – with a raft of complex legislation to pass, including the five Bills that make up the new regulations for the aged care sector. If these bills are not passed the sector will be left in limbo because many of the regulations commence 1 July. While not happy with many of the components the sector has come together urging the passing of the legislation to provide some certainty, confident that the regulations can be reviewed and further negotiated afterwards. Catholic Health Australia head Martin Laverty is leading the charge stating ''This is one of those unique occasions where all stakeholders are in agreement but because of the circumstances of this Parliament and the rush towards the election, there is little time left to see this legislation to be dealt with”.
Labor’s Anthony Albanese said it would come behind about six other pressing pieces of law, being budget appropriation bills, the baby bonus changes and legislation related to the government's headline policies, DisabilityCare Australia and the Gonski reforms.
Minister for Ageing Mark Butler blames the opposition of engaging in ''delaying tactics'' to prevent the legislation's passage, but Opposition spokeswoman for Ageing Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said the government had itself delayed the legislation, pointing out the reforms were announced in April last year.