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Tess Ikonomou

'We make no apologies' for aged care policy: PM

Nurses must be on staff in aged care facilities around the clock under the new requirements. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government makes "no apology" for its ambitious 24/7 nursing requirement for aged care facilities, despite warnings that struggling providers will shut down if they can't fill rosters.

Wesley Mission announced it will close all its Sydney aged care homes due to being unable to meet workforce requirements by the government's July 1 deadline.

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