Rod Young is warning the aged care sector that the Federal government focus on bringing in a surplus budget is highly likely to stall the implementation of the Productivity Commission. He states the National Disability Insurance Scheme is more likely to get the limited funding. This will mean the sector will be put back at least one year and possibly two given next year is an election year, when a balanced budget will also be vital for Labor.
18,650 social and affordable homes funded as 370 homes set for repurpose
The Australian Government’s flagship Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) has agreed to fund 9,284 social and 9,366 affordable homes through 279 successful projects under the first two funding rounds of the HAFF and National Housing Accord Facility...