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 While we complete updating of our website, including draft guidance and other materials, to align with the new laws, providers are advised to refer to the new Act and Rules for any required clarification of their obligations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.

RB 2023-19 Workforce-related responsibilities

Disclaimer: The new Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 apply from 1 November 2025. We are finalising current draft guidance and other materials about the new Act. While we complete updates, providers are advised to refer to the incoming aged care laws for any required clarification of their new or changed obligations and legal responsibilities.

 

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In this regulatory bulletin, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) discusses the workforce-related responsibilities of approved providers, including the additional responsibilities for 24/7 registered nurse coverage and care minutes that are being introduced from 1 July and 1 October 2023 respectively for approved providers of residential aged care. The bulletin explains how the Commission will regulate these responsibilities.

This bulletin refers to the Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Act 2022, the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Registered Nurses) Principles 2023, the Aged Care Act 1997, and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

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