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3 June 2024 - An independent capability review looked at whether the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has what it needs to effectively regulate the aged care sector. The Australian Government is considering the review’s recommendations.

27 August 2026 - Older people have a formal voice to government on ageing and aged care through the members of the Aged Care Council of Elders.

28 November 2022 - Links to our resources – including publications, apps, and videos – related to medicines.

4 March 2026 - A free service for people who find it hard to read or use printed material because of a vision impairment or disability.

22 September 2026 - The Minister for Health and Ageing must declare a facility to be a hospital under section 121–5(6) of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. View the current list of declared hospitals.

6 June 2023 - Links to our resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to primary care.

12 April 2021 - Your starting point for information about alcohol — what it is, how it affects you, how much is safe to drink, standard drinks, alcohol laws and what we’re doing to reduce alcohol-related harm.

4 March 2024 - Diagnostic imaging – like X-rays and ultrasounds – helps healthcare workers diagnose, treat and monitor a large range of health conditions. Learn more about diagnostic imaging in Australia and how we regulate it.

2 March 2026 - Residential aged care providers must provide residents with a minimum number of minutes of care per day, and have at least one registered nurse (RN) onsite and on duty at all times at each residential facility.

12 August 2025 - Contact to find out more about privacy within the department, or to make a privacy enquiry or complaint.