Australia’s latest federal budget is expected to announce the most significant investment in aged care in Australian history, almost doubling initial predictions, in response to a damning royal commission into the sector. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg declined to confirm whether the aged care package could be almost $18 billion over four years, merely noting it will be worth more than $10 billion over previous speculations. It intends to upgrade home care and residential care, quality, safety, as well as skills and training initiatives for the workforce. “It is a very significant commitment designed to deal with what the royal commission has found to strengthen our system and ensure that older Australians can retire, can live with dignity, respect, and with safety,” Frydenberg told the Nine Network. Health and Aged Care Minister Greg Hunt also refused to release further details until the budget was revealed. “This will be the most significant investment in aged …