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Aged Care Home Charges Controversy in Australia

Updated 2026-07-12 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Residents of Australian aged care homes are facing charges for services they cannot use or understand. An investigation by the regulator is underway.

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The Guardian

Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

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2026-07-12 15:00 UTC

The Guardian

Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers

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2026-07-12 15:00 UTC