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Roger Beale

About Roger Beale

Roger was the longest-serving disabled Departmental Secretary (of Environment and Heritage) in the history of the APS – there have only been two since 1901. He contracted polio in 1948 and uses a wheelchair, leg braces and crutches.

No shortage of options to pay for rights-based care for the elderly with a disability. Part 2

By Roger Beale | On 16 October 2020

A rights-based system for aged care to support those who are unable to participate fully in society will not be cheap. To bring us into line with the standards adopted by high performing countries with similar living standards will likely … Continue reading →

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Gillard’s discrimination against people with a disability aged over 65 must be put right – Part 1

By Roger Beale | On 15 October 2020

It is a truth universally acknowledged – our aged care system is in a tragic mess. It has become a badly regulated, provider-centric system focused more on limiting Commonwealth budget exposure than supporting the dignity and independence of older Australians.

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Being old and disabled in the time of COVID

By Roger Beale | On 20 August 2020

The Prime Minister has apologised for the number of deaths in residential aged care during the COVID disaster. But he hasn’t apologised for the large number of people in residential aged care who don’t need to be there.

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Do We Need Reaganomics Now?

By Roger Beale | On 28 July 2020

The Treasurer has suggested that we should look to the supply side of the economy as we climb out of the COVID recession. He has raised increasing workplace flexibility, reducing green tape and bringing forward tax cuts as fruitful strategies. … Continue reading →

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