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  "scope": "Retirement Wealth provides selected factual information about Australian retirement rules and rates. It does not provide personal or general financial product advice or recommend financial products. Summaries may not cover every condition or exception. Check the linked official sources and obtain advice appropriate to your circumstances before making financial decisions.",
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      "title": "Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care",
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        "notes": "Listed in the schedules from 20 March 2026 and 1 July 2026. The source does not state when it started.",
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