Royal Commissions
Report
All in the family: tax and financial practices of Australia's largest family owned aged care companies
As aged care is increasingly run by for-profit companies, questions have been raised about the financial practices, tax payments and the overall lack of transparency. This report analyses the tax practices and financial structures of Australia’s six largest private family owned aged care companies using the limited public information that is available.
Briefing paper
Dementia in Australia: nature, prevalence and care
This paper provides a high-level introduction to dementia, including its nature, prevalence in Australia, and research about how to best care for people living with dementia.
Briefing paper
Restrictive practices in residential aged care in Australia
The use of restrictive practices in residential aged care in Australia is contentious. There is significant public interest in the issue of restraint and ways to reduce or avoid it. This paper provides a high-level introduction to restrictive practices in residential aged care in Australia.
Briefing paper
Medium- and long-term pressures on the system: the changing demographics and dynamics of aged care
This paper outlines how demographic, social and economic pressures will impact upon aged care in Australia.
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Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019: terms of reference
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019 has been established. The Royal Commission is to investigate events leading up to the attack and the performance of State sector agencies in relation to those events.