❓ Ms Quirk inquires about the rationale and progress of discussions regarding the transfer of Home and Community Care responsibilities from the WA government to the Commonwealth. The Premier's response outlines the context within NDIS negotiations and aged care reforms.
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I refer to discussions about transferring responsibility for Home and Community Care back to the Commonwealth government and I ask what is the reason for these deliberations occurring and what stage are they at?
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Answered
3 December 2013
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Minister for Premier
Response time
33 days
As part of the negotiations with the Commonwealth Government on the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Western Australia, the State Government agreed to commence negotiations on implementing the transition of Home and Community Care and related services for older people to Commonwealth responsibility and control, commencing from 2016 -17.
The national disability reform agenda and the Commonwealth's aged care reforms have both changed the way State and Commonwealth Governments share roles and responsibilities for delivering disability services and aged care.
Officials have held preliminary discussions about the matter.
The national disability reform agenda and the Commonwealth's aged care reforms have both changed the way State and Commonwealth Governments share roles and responsibilities for delivering disability services and aged care.
Officials have held preliminary discussions about the matter.
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