Refunds but no price caps for ripped-off older Australians
The implementation of home care price caps for older Australians has been deferred indefinitely due to economic concerns stemming from the Iran war. While refunds will be available for those overcharged, the government aims to avoid unintended consequences of price increases. New measures will enhance protections for older Australians against excessive pricing in the home care sector.
- ▪Home care price caps for older Australians have been postponed indefinitely.
- ▪The government is concerned about volatile cost increases due to the Iran war.
- ▪The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will have the authority to order refunds for overcharging.
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Refunds but no price caps for ripped-off older AustraliansTopic:Aged CareTue 19 May 2026 at 3:22pmTue 19 May 2026 at 3:22pmTue 19 May 2026 at 3:22pmHome care price caps to stop older Australians being overcharged have been deferred indefinitely. (ABC News: Natasha Johnson)In short: Ripped-off older Australians eligible for refunds following home care price caps have been deferred indefinitely. The price caps, originally due to start in July, were put off due to economic shocks from the Iran war.
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