Coalition vows to address ‘shocking’ tales of aged care neglect

Australia's aged care system tells a "shocking tale of neglect", according to an interim report from the Royal Commission. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the allegations will be addressed in the long term and promised more funding of the industry. "We will address them and there will be a longer term response ... our intention is to provide additional funding," Mr Cormann said. Shocking cases of mistreatment have been uncovered so far, with the commission demanding urgent action to support vulnerable Australians. Royal commissioners said aged care services are underfunded, mostly poorly-managed, and fail to meet the needs of older citizens in the delivery of safe and quality care. The scathing report also found Australia is unkind and uncaring towards older people.

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