Residential Aged Care Bed Supply Consultation Paper
HIA submitted feedback on a government consultation paper about residential aged care bed supply. No detail on HIA's position or the paper's content is provided in the article.
How could aged care bed supply policy changes affect construction work for builders?
Builders may be affected if aged care bed supply policy influences construction demand for aged care facilities, but the article lacks enough detail to confirm practical impact.
Key takeaways
- HIA submitted feedback on a residential aged care bed supply consultation paper.
- No detail about HIA's recommendations or the paper's proposals is included in the article.
- Aged care facility construction could be indirectly affected depending on policy outcomes.
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