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Calls for new tax to support Australia’s ‘underfunded’ aged care system

Jacqui Felgate
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There are calls for a new tax to fund Australia’s embattled aged care system.

Finance columnist Alan Kohler said it was “obvious” the system was underfunded.

He’s calling for a national insurance scheme.

“It would ensure aged care is funded in the way it needs to be,” Mr Kohler said.

Press PLAY below to hear him make the case

Picture: Getty iStock

Jacqui Felgate
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