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Tears from Liberal MP Katie Allen and host Hamish Macdonald on Q+A into Australia’s failing aged care sector and Brittany Higgins rape allegations
Q+A host Hamish Macdonald and Liberal MP Katie Allen were brought to tears on the show as a discussion took place about Australia’s failing aged care system and the fears of Australians who will one day have to enter it.
Key points:
- Problems with Australia’s aged care system were laid bare on Q+A due to first person stories of heartbreak
- An expert said there would be little chance of quick reform and help for those affected by early-onset dementia
- Former NSW premier Mike Baird said he should have done more to combat issues around abuse in NSW politics
Ms Allen ended the show in tears as she spoke about her father’s battle with dementia in response to a question about assisted dying laws.
“He couldn’t speak for the last year of his life, he…
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