Barnaby Joyce accuses Albanese Government of losing touch with struggling Australians as aged care costs soar

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has accused the Albanese Government of losing touch with struggling Australians as older Australians face soaring costs for basic aged care services.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has accused the Albanese Government of losing touch with struggling Australians as older Australians face soaring costs for basic aged care services.

Joyce has taken aim at the Government’s spending priorities, accusing ministers of enjoying lavish overseas trips while vulnerable Australians struggle to afford essential support.

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Joyce made the comments during a discussion about the cost of aged care, with reports of significant price increases under the Government’s Support at Home scheme prompting questions about its handling of the program.

Joyce said the situation was indicative of broader problems with the government, arguing ministers had lost sight of the financial pressures facing people at home.

“They’re whooping it up in Turkey on their $1,600, $2,000 a night rooms and $34,000 coffee paid out and 192 people,” he said.

“People see that. And it’s metaphorical. They’re saying, you’re whooping it up. You’ve got absolutely no idea what’s happening at home. And you’re out there changing the clouds. And we’re out there trying to afford dinner.”

“This is a really bad look for the government because it’s our most vulnerable Australians. It’s the ones we should be looking after the most are the people who’ve served our nation in the jobs they’ve done for so long,” he said.

“We have a moral responsibility to do something about this is obviously ridiculous. I mean, we’re having tripling and quadrupling of costs.”

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