Fail File: Tracey Martin, Aged Care Association CE

Fail File: Tracey Martin, Aged Care Association CE
Tracey Martin has held several ministerial roles. (Image: Supplied)
Victoria Carter
Each fortnight, Victoria Carter speaks to someone about failure and disappointment and what they learned. This week, she talks to Tracey Martin, chief executive of the Aged Care Association. Martin served as the Minister for Seniors between 2017 and 2020 and has also held the office of Minister for Children, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Associate Minister of Education.I was really disappointed when: I am a political animal; I didn’t realise this until I was elected. All my life, I’ve been politically active inside my community...

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