Franklin, M. 'Nursing Homes to Get Surprise Visits,' The Australian, June 30, 2008.
The previously announced increase in inspections to 7,000 a year has been given added weight the Federal Minister Justine Elliot this week declaring that nearly 45 percent of them will be unannounced. Quoted in The Australian as saying: I am unapologetic about the tough measures, Ms. Elliot said all homes should expect at least one surprise visit a year. There are 2,870 homes across Australia.
