The Australian Government is pleased to appoint Mr Nigel Ray PSM and Associate Professor Nicole Sutton to conduct an independent review of residential aged care accommodation funding and pricing arrangements.
The Accommodation Pricing Review (the review) will look at current settings for the accommodation supplement and accommodation pricing.
The review will focus on how to achieve equitable outcomes for supported residents and contribute to a sustainable sector that can build, upgrade and maintain high quality accommodation. This was a key recommendation of the Aged Care Taskforce and will help set up the sector for the future.
The independent reviewers will consult widely with residential aged care providers, community organisations and experts in aged care, finance and housing sectors.
A consultation paper is now available for response. Submissions close on 31 October 2025.
Mr Nigel Ray PSM has more than 35 years experience in public policy and economic analysis. Mr Ray served as deputy chair of the Aged Care Taskforce and currently sits on the Housing Australia Board. He was a deputy secretary at Department of Treasury and represented Australia at the G20. Mr Ray was awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) in 2013 for his contributions to economic policy, including the response to the Global Financial Crisis.
Associate Professor Nicole Sutton is a co-founder of the University of Technology Sydney’s Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC), where she leads partnerships with industry and research leaders. She has deep expertise in areas including accounting, finance and organisational behaviour, and her research informs policy and practice across the aged care sector.
Learn more about the Accommodation Pricing Review, including the Terms of Reference.
The final report will be tabled in Parliament no later than 1 July 2026.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae:
“This review will make sure we have the right arrangements in place to encourage investment in high quality accommodation that provides the world-class care our loved ones deserve.
“To meet future demand, we will need to boost investment in upgrading existing aged care rooms and build the rooms that our ageing population will need.
“It’s crucial that all older Australians, no matter their means, can access residential aged care when they need it.”