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Reportable incidents and SIRS - A quick guide to changes from 1 Nov 2025

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The Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act) and the Aged Care Rules 2025, which started on 1 November 2025, introduced changes to reportable incidents through the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS). This quick guide provides an overview of these changes.

The information in this fact sheet provides general guidance only. It’s your responsibility to know your obligations and legal responsibilities under the Act and the Aged Care Rules.

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