Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off

Sydney Morning Herald
by Rachel Lane
February 17, 2026
Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off
Aged care has become a masterclass in overpromising and underdelivering – while quietly saving the federal budget billions of dollars.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/17/2026