Aged care laws in Australia have now changed. The new Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 now apply. While we complete updating of our website, including draft guidance and other materials, to align with the new laws, providers are advised to refer to the new Act and Rules for any required clarification of their obligations and legal responsibilities. Thank you for your patience.

The new Aged Care Act will commence from 1 November 2025. It will replace existing legislation, including the current Aged Care Act 1997 and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018.

The Act includes new and different obligations and conditions. Find out what these changes are and how they will impact you to change aged care for the better.

Changes for older people

Learn more about how the reforms will strengthen your rights if you currently or will soon access aged care services.

Changes for providers

Learn more about how the reforms impact you as an existing aged care provider or if you’re thinking about becoming a provider.

Changes for workers

Find out what you need to know about the reforms if you’re working or thinking about working in the aged care sector.

Sector readiness

To help you prepare for the changes, we’re publishing resources for older people, providers and workers.

Watch our sector readiness update to find out about the latest resources, as well as what’s to come.

For a full list of resources, read our sector readiness plan.

Watch our Sector readiness update episode 1.

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that content on this website may contain images of deceased persons.