Most Australians back a levy for an aged care system that few have confidence in, despite the Morrison government’s $17.7 billion package to fix the system in the budget. A study of more than 3200 people by the Australian National University found more than four-in-five (85.4 per cent) back a levy to improve the aged care system. The royal commission into aged care – which was scathing of conditions in the sector – had recommended a levy, but this has been ruled out by the government. A third of those in favour of a levy believe this should be paid by all taxpayers. ANU Prof. Nicholas Biddle said the findings seem to imply Australians back any effort to improve aged care with extra funding. The study found just 1.8 per cent of respondents had a great deal of confidence in the aged care system, while just under a third said …