Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the senator for her question. The senator is aware that the government is progressing an important national reform and is doing so with the support of members opposite, because we do understand how important it is for older Australians to receive care in their homes. I don't wish to overly politicise this, Senator Askew, because I do acknowledge the role that the opposition played in providing support to the legislation to bring these reforms through. But we are dealing with a very long period of neglect that requires our attention, and our determination is to make sure that we have the resources and the framework ready to deliver for the people who need care—