The Latest Breaking News from Anika Wells

Boost to aged care nursing requirements kicks in

Aged care homes now have mandatory targets for the length of care provided to each resident per day, including 40 minutes with a registered nurse.

AAP · Oct 1, 2023

Albanese government to pledge $200m for women’s sport after Matildas inspire Australia

In the wake of the Matildas’ World Cup performance, the government will unveil new funding and changes to TV bidding rights for sporting fixtures

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023

The Matildas’ courage is changing the Australian narrative. The question is: what next?

For every Australian who watched the Matildas and wants more of this feeling, there are four immediate actions to take

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023

Labor talks up possible aged care levy as minister says Australians willing to pay for more ‘choice’

Anika Wells says taskforce will include consideration of levies but government ‘still not advocating any particular proposal’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023

Opposition stepping up ‘Brittanygate’ attacks on Gallagher and Labor

The opposition has sharpened its attack on Katy Gallagher as she insists Labor did not leverage Brittany Higgins' rape claims

The New Daily · Jun 11, 2023

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink: Minister Anika Wells

The unanswered question of the royal commission into aged care will be tackled by a new expert group seeking to lift standards, improve funding models and put people's rights at the centre of the system. 

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Morning Mail: military ‘will be stronger’ for war crimes inquiry, Ukraine dam disaster, Harry in the stand

Defence chief says Brereton report will, in time, reap ‘positive effect’, Ukraine faces ecological crisis after dam collapse, Prince Harry takes to the witness stand

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

Labor opens door to more aged care self-funding as minister declares ‘baby boomers are coming’

Anika Wells sets up taskforce to solve ‘unanswered question’ of royal commission about how to pay for higher standards of care

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

Federal budget projects a shift in aged care, which promises to save Australia billions

Older Australians are increasingly opting to receive care at home, rather than in residential aged care, a shift that the federal government projects will save billions of dollars.

ABC News · May 10, 2023