Australian Aged Care Sector To Get $452M After Government Probe

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) arrives with Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly (left) during a press conference in the Prime Minister's Courtyard on February 05, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Morrison and national cabinet met this morning to discuss Economy and COVID-19 hotel quarantine arrangements. Victoria has reported no new Covid-19 cases as South Austraila Premier Steven Marshall confirmed that the hard border arrangement with WA is being removed immediately. Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images

New aged care laws and extra audits to check on safety and quality at facilities are among the federal government’s first responses to a royal commission into the sector.

The government has announced an initial $452 million to bolster the sector, with more funding flagged in the May federal budget.