The Latest Breaking News from Anika Wells

Labor promised aged care reform. The clock is ticking for genuine change

Until the royal commission’s recommendations are acted on, the government is merely tinkering

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

Minister concerned of 'strain' facing aged care sector

The first release of data relating to aged care sector finances shows they are under "significant strain, the federal minister says.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

Landmark joint funding deal inked for 2032 Olympics

A landmark $7 billion deal between the federal and Queensland governments will has been reached for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Federal sports minister questions funding demand for AFL stadium in Hobart

As Tasmania prepares to make a business case for an AFL licence, the stadium required to make it a reality continues to be political football, with the Commonwealth now indicating it is not happy with the amount being sought.

ABC News · Dec 18, 2022

Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal

Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.

AAP · Dec 17, 2022

Nurses warn aged care reform 'loophole' could see positions axed across the country

Nurses lobby federal ministers after a Tasmanian aged care provider's shock decision to axe enrolled nurses, citing a lack of funding.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Australian government continues talks over human rights with Qatar at World Cup

The federal minister for sport, Anika Wells, says the Australian government has opted to engage with rather than snub Qatar over its controversy-plagued World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

Australia's soccer question with no answer

The funding of football in Australia is a question without obvious answer, federal sports minister says after being quizzed by Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

Australia stops short of FIFA boss support

Football Australia has baulked at whether it will vote for FIFA's embattled president as European nations heighten protests at the World Cup in Qatar.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells meets with Qatar government official ahead of Socceroos clash with France

Anika Wells, who has met with Qatar's deputy foreign minister, says Australia's own human rights record will come under the spotlight ahead of the nation hosting major sports event.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022