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Political brawl over nursing home ratings

The aged care minister has hit back at the opposition over its criticism of the new rating tool for nursing homes.

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Calls for aged care rating system to be pulled down after complaints about outdated scores

The federal opposition says a new rating tool for aged care homes is using out-of-date scores and it should be pulled down, but the Health Department says ratings can change daily and providers are given an opportunity to respond before results are published.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Australia steps up Qatar WC protests

Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issues.

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More Australians turning to exercise to maintain mental health, but a growing number are ditching it altogether

The proportion of Australians who are not active — and who report exercise is no longer a priority — has increased substantially in the latest AusPlay survey.

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Judge, jury and executioner — the AFL's iron grip authority is being challenged

External pressure is rising on the AFL after the abuse allegations levelled against Hawthorn, writes Tracey Holmes, with the Federal Government watching developments closely.

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Doctor's warning on axing isolation rules

The head of the AMA has blasted state and territory leaders advocating for scrapping COVID isolation requirements, saying they're putting lives at risk.

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Govt vows 'robust' dementia care reform

The federal government is promising to reform dementia care and reward workers in the sector with higher pay.

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Dementia expert blasts six week training

Australia must bolster the level of dementia care education being given to residential aged care staff, a conference on the disease has been told.

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Women in sports sector set to be raised at skills summit following roundtable led by Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells

Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells leads a discussion on women in sport as a roundtable suggests linking government funding to quotas.

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Push to remove barriers for women in sport

Sports Minister Anika Wells and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins have held a sports roundtable to address equality and integrity for women.

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Unvaxxed Qld teachers to have pay reduced

The Queensland government will cut the pay of 900 of 54,000 public schoolteachers and education staff as a penalty for failing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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A Fair Work ruling aimed at delivering better conditions for home care workers means Maggie could lose her independence

Maggie, 77, uses a wheelchair and has been receiving help to stay in her own home through a home care package, however, a recent Fair Work Commission decision is putting her independence at risk.

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Federal government to advocate for 'meaningful' pay rise for aged care workers in wages submission

The federal government will push for a pay rise for residential and home care workers in a submission to Fair Work, but it stops short of nominating a specific figure.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to advocate for ‘significant’ pay rise for Australia’s aged care sector, Anika Wells says

Albanese government says it is committed to pay for any increase ordered by Fair Work Commission, with unions calling for 25%

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Pay rise bid marks aged care employee day

The federal government is preparing to submit its proposal for an aged care pay rise as part of its reforms in the sector following the royal commission.

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Aged care pay rise proposal on the way

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has confirmed the federal government will submit a proposal advocating aged care workers get a pay rise.

The Guardian - AU

‘Virtual’ nurses may be needed to meet 24/7 aged care staff mandate, top health executive says

Former health department chief Martin Bowles says staffing crisis will get ‘harder and harder’ and sector at risk of collapse

The Guardian - AU

Aged care sector warns ADF assistance not enough to address ‘stark’ staff shortages

Unions and providers welcome one-month extension of workforce support but say tens of thousands of aged care workers unavailable

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