The aged care sector says staff need to be paid properly

The Government cancelled dozens of active Pay Equity claims and raised the bar - with a Bill rushed in under urgency with no consultation, to free up money.

Women's professions are historically undervalued and underpaid - so most affected.

A People's Select Committee of former Parliamentarians is examining the change.

Aged Care Association head, Tracey Martin, says it's damaged the Government relationship with the sector.

She says it shows arrogance and a lack of understanding of the effects of the policy.