Wealthier Australians to pay more, after bipartisan agreement reached over aged care reforms

After months of painstaking negotiations, the government has secured bipartisan support to overhaul Australia's aged care system.

Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Key Points

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the aim is to have more Australians live at home as they get older, but paying more for the care they receive there.
• The changes have been welcomed by aged care providers, who say the government's new laws give the industry certainty for the future.
• The centrepiece to the bill is a new Support at Home program, which promises shorter wait times and more tailored support.