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Finally, politicians reach a reform deal worthy of the title

Bipartisanship and reform, two rarities these days, have combined in the shape of the age care funding changes.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
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When Aged Care Minister Anika Wells fired the starting gun on funding reform at the National Press Club in June last year, she made it all about the oldies.

“We must act now. The Baby Boomers are coming,” she warned.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
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