Federal Election 2019 Archives

MEDIA RELEASE National Aged Care Alliance commends Labor for indicating its aged care priorities

14 May 2019

The National Aged Care Alliance (NACA), a coalition of 52 national organisations in aged care, commends Labor for committing to invest in the aged care workforce, however, is disappointed by the lack of real and decisive action by both major parties to get aged care right for everyone

Know the facts this election

13 May 2019

Be informed. Know the facts. RMIT ABC Fact Check combines independent academic analysis with journalistic integrity to help you assess all the claims and counter-claims from political parties this election season.

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2019 federal election: Make your vote count!

13 May 2019

It can be hard to cut through the rhetoric to find out which candidates share your values. But now there’s a new tool, Vote Compass, that helps you quickly and easily explore how your views align with those of the candidates.

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Voting in the federal election

13 May 2019

With the federal election fast approaching, find out about all the accessible ways you can cast your vote.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Older Australians prioritise aged care, but the major parties don’t!

13 May 2019

Health, pensions also election priorities but seniors will also cast votes for climate change action, economic management, quality education and fair taxation.

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Older Australians in desperate need of care don’t count in either Leader’s vision for Australia’s future, or even the present, while they die waiting

9 May 2019

The absence of any mention of aged care in last night’s Leader’s Debate is profoundly offensive to the more than 125,000 older Australians, and the more than 1,000,000 members of their families, waiting for a home care package, many of whom die while waiting.

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