The aged care puzzle.

The aged care industry continues to be dogged by scandal with almost daily reports of facilities failing accreditation and frequent reports of abuse of older people making national headlines. In an election year aged care is also shaping up to be a major political issue. In February, the announcement of a $1.5 billion funding injection into aged care so early in the 'unofficial' election campaign indicates just how sensitive the issue is for the incumbent government. The funding boost to the aged care sector has generally been welcomed but is the government shying away from addressing some of the complex fundamental problems in aged care?