On 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) (the Act) came into operation, which applies to government-funded aged care services.
The Australian aged care industry entered a new regulatory world – one where the rights of aged care recipients are the primary focus, and where aged care providers must ensure that these rights are both respected and protected.
The new Act introduces obligations for every ‘responsible person’ within a registered provider of aged care services – and there are real consequences for failing to meet these obligations.