Mary Wood also reported the Federal Government is responding for the first time to the sector by recognising that retirement villages have a roll in the ageing debate and solution. This is seen in the ATO agreeing to work on clarification of GST rulings dating back to 2011 plus other issues. They have agreed they need to develop specialist staff for the sector because of its complexity (and contribution).

Mary has also been invited to join the National Aged Care Alliance, the first time a village sector person has been invited to join the policy development group recognised by government.