Reviews
Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care
In the 2002-03 Budget, the Federal Government provided additional funding for residential care subsidies, pending a review of pricing arrangements in residential aged care to be conducted in consultation with the industry and consumers.
The Review's Report
Report of the ReviewSummary Report of the Review
The pricing review of residential aged care examines the longer term prospects of residential aged care services with particular respect to future arrangements for private and public funding, performance improvement in the industry and longer term financing.
Final Response to the Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care
This table provides a comprehensive summary of the Government's initial and final responses to the Hogan Review. It also provides updates (in italics) on key initiatives including additional initiatives already put in place by the Australian Government that relate to the issues identified in the Hogan recommendations.
The Government's final response follows extensive consultations with sector and community representatives through the Minister for Ageing's advisory committee and the many representations made directly to the Minister for Ageing.
The Minister for Ageing will continue to consult with the sector on the implementation details of the initiatives in this final response.
