If you only skim the headlines, asking older Australians to chip in for everyday home support looks like a political minefield. Lift the hood, though: the taxpayer base is shrinking and – critically – many younger Australians are saying, in effect, “suck it up.” The introduction of increased consumer contributions from 1 November isn’t about abandoning people who can’t pay. It’s abo...
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SATURDAY Issue 110
The pushback is loud – but the maths and younger Australians say older people need to pay for aged care
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