It becomes more apparent every day that there are people this Labor Government has forgotten.
Among the people who feel forgotten are older people and regional people – and if you are both older and you live in a regional area – you are in real trouble. Anyone with an elderly friend or relative in a regional area who needs care is aware of this.
These are people who the government agree need care and yet here they are, waiting for further assessments, stuck in a hospital for months at a time, struggling at home by themselves or with a loved one who might themselves be in need of care.
There are people in every community who are dealing with this issue. It is time the Federal Government took a long, hard look at what is happening to older people who are in need of daily care.
You can watch my speech to Parliament here.