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Tess Ikonomou

Labor slams coalition over aged care 'lie'

The federal government has been asked to clarify its stance on 24-hour nursing in aged care homes. (AAP)

Labor has challenged the Morrison government to come clean over its stance on having 24-hour nursing staff in aged care homes, accusing it of lying.

Opposition aged care services spokeswoman Clare O'Neil demanded the government clarify its policy over the royal commission recommendation, following comments made on Sky News by Social Services Minister Anne Ruston on Wednesday.

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