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

In response to your direct question, the standard process is six to 10 days. That is the intention of the government.

I take the opportunity, while I am on my feet, to indicate that the government will be supporting the amendments just moved by Senator Ruston. We've engaged in a positive, constructive discussion with the opposition, particularly Senator Ruston, over the sitting period. We are grateful for the genuine desire on behalf of the opposition and others in the chamber to help us build a better aged-care system. I have said previously but will repeat that this is a once-in-a-generation reform. It is designed to give older Australians choice, dignity and safe, high-quality care. We have consistently released more home-care packages in every year and every budget since 2023; we've continued to listen to older Australians, those who care for them and our aged-care providers; and we're stepping up to deliver more home-care support now and under the new Aged Care Act from 1 November. This is a responsible decision that will deliver more care faster to the older Australians who need it most while maintaining the medium-term fiscal save that was a key pillar of our aged-care reforms last year.