Published date: 17 November 2024
Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means the new Aged Care Act can start from 1 July 2025.
It paves the way for a better, more capable system that puts the rights and needs of older people first.
The new Aged Care Act will deliver a range of improvements including a new regulatory model, strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and a Statement of Rights to ensure older people and their needs are at the centre of the new aged care system.
Older people and their supporters will have a greater say and a more independent voice about the care and services they receive and deserve. This includes protections to speak up when they’re not satisfied and helping providers handle complaints more effectively.
To learn more about the new Bill that will become the Aged Care Act, read the factsheet that is available in both plain language and Easy Read formats.
Aged Care Rules
Public consultation continues on the new Aged Care Rules which will provide instructions on how the new Aged Care Act operates.
The Department of Health and Aged Care is currently drafting the rules and is inviting feedback in stages between now and early 2025.
The feedback will:
- help make clear how the Rules will affect older people and the care they receive
- ensure the Rules capture feedback from previous consultations
- allow providers to tell us what they need to help prepare for the new Aged Care Act.
More information about the public consultations is on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.
Last updated date: 5 March 2025
