Since September of last year, the aged-care sector in Australia has grappled with Labor's stringent reforms, resulting in the closure of at least 23 aged-care homes. 

These reforms, which include mandatory 24/7 registered nurses and minimum care requirements, have significantly impacted the sector.  According to data provided by the Department of Health and Aged Care, 17 residential services shut down between September 1 and February 28. 

Luke is joined by Craig Gear, chief executive of OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network), who raises concerns over the closures, emphasizing the distress experienced by elderly Australians and their families. 

He calls on the federal government to provide support during the transition to new homes and stressed the importance of early engagement with residents and effective communication and oversight by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

Since September of last year, the aged-care sector in Australia has grappled with Labor's stringent reforms, resulting in the closure of at least 23 aged-care homes. 
These reforms, which include mandatory 24/7 registered nurses and minimum care requirements, have significantly impacted the sector.  According to data provided by the Department of Health and Aged Care, 17 residential services shut down between September 1 and February 28. 
Luke is joined by Craig Gear, chief executive of OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network), who raises concerns over the closures, emphasizing the distress experienced by elderly Australians and their families. 
He calls on the federal government to provide support during the transition to new homes and stressed the importance of early engagement with residents and effective communication and oversight by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

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Aged care closures are distressing elderly Australians

Clinton is joined by Sustainable Population Australia's (SPA) national president, Peter Strachan, about the rising water demand driven by population growth, as highlighted in SPA’s new report, Big Thirsty Australia: How Population Growth Threatens Our Water Security and Sustainability.

Dr. Peter Cook, a co-author of the report, explains that since 2010, household water use per person has remained stable, with most efficiency measures—like public education, appliance labeling, and smaller gardens—already implemented.

The report warns that population-driven demand is coinciding with climate change, which is drying water catchments across Australia, the world’s driest inhabited continent. Strachan highlights that government projections anticipate 13 million more people in Australia over the next 40 years, intensifying water challenges.

“Stabilising population growth could eliminate the need for costly desalination projects,” Strachan says. “Continuing to rely on desalination to support population growth will only increase vulnerabilities and harm our environment.”

Clinton is joined by Sustainable Population Australia's (SPA) national president, Peter Strachan, about the rising water demand driven by population growth, as highlighted in SPA’s new report, Big Thirsty Australia: How Population Growth Threatens Our Water Security and Sustainability.
Dr. Peter Cook, a co-author of the report, explains that since 2010, household water use per person has remained stable, with most efficiency measures—like public education, appliance labeling, and smaller gardens—already implemented.
The report warns that population-driven demand is coinciding with climate change, which is drying water catchments across Australia, the world’s driest inhabited continent. Strachan highlights that government projections anticipate 13 million more people in Australia over the next 40 years, intensifying water challenges.
“Stabilising population growth could eliminate the need for costly desalination projects,” Strachan says. “Continuing to rely on desalination to support population growth will only increase vulnerabilities and harm our environment.”

Population growth is weakening Australia’s water security

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &amp;  Co-founder of <a href="http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/">Macrobusiness</a>, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen

Clinton speaks with Anne Crarey, Executive General Manager of Property Services at Little Real Estate, which manages over 14,000 rental properties nationwide. With recent rental reforms in NSW, following Victoria’s lead, it’s becoming harder for landlords to refuse pet applications—changes that Queensland is expected to adopt soon.

Anne shares practical tips for tenants navigating these new laws, including:
Highlighting puppy school certificates.
Offering to steam clean carpets at the end of the lease.
Detailing pet grooming and walking routines.
Emphasising the benefits of pet insurance.

As property managers brace for an influx of pet applications, Anne offers valuable advice to help tenants successfully secure approval to live with their furry companions.

Clinton speaks with Anne Crarey, Executive General Manager of Property Services at Little Real Estate, which manages over 14,000 rental properties nationwide. With recent rental reforms in NSW, following Victoria’s lead, it’s becoming harder for landlords to refuse pet applications—changes that Queensland is expected to adopt soon.
Anne shares practical tips for tenants navigating these new laws, including:
<ul>
<li>Highlighting puppy school certificates.</li>
<li>Offering to steam clean carpets at the end of the lease.</li>
<li>Detailing pet grooming and walking routines.</li>
<li>Emphasising the benefits of pet insurance.</li>
</ul>
As property managers brace for an influx of pet applications, Anne offers valuable advice to help tenants successfully secure approval to live with their furry companions.

Aged care closures are distressing elderly Australians

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