Promise check: Introduce new mandatory nutrition standards for aged care homes

At the 2022 election, Labor promised to introduce new mandatory nutrition standards for aged care homes. Here's how that promise is tracking.

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Before the 2022 election, Labor promised to improve food in aged care through the introduction of new food standards.

According to an April 2022 press release, Labor would "work with the aged care sector and other stakeholders to develop and implement standards for aged care homes to ensure every resident receives sufficient, tasty, nutritious and safe food which respects cultural, religious and dietary requirements".

"These standards will be supported by workable guidelines, education programs and easy compliance which will not burden aged care providers with time consuming administrative functions."

A policy document adds that these standards would be mandatory.

Assessing the promise

This promise will be delivered if Labor implements mandatory nutrition standards for aged care providers.

Here's how the promise is tracking:

19 May 2023

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Promise check: Introduce new mandatory nutrition standards for aged care homes