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5 March 2024 - Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act as been extended to 8 March 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.

7 January 2026 - We are making changes to residential aged care so older people will have more choice. Find out about the changes and what they mean for you.

23 December 2025 - Signed copy of the Aged Care Legislation Consequential Amendments Regulations 2025

17 March 2023 - A Victorian medical receptionist has been sentenced today to 2 years imprisonment, with a minimum term of 12 months by the Melbourne County Court after pleading guilty to charging more than $181,000 in fraudulent Medicare payments.

11 December 2023 - Christmas, summer and the festive season is a time many of us spend with our family and friends. Make sure you know the basics and protect yourself, family and friends from COVID-19.

13 January 2026 - This public register records data matching undertaken for Medicare compliance purposes. Part VIIIA of the National Health Act 1953 requires the Chief Executive Medicare to maintain this register.

5 June 2025 - Learn about HPV immunisation data and see the tables for HPV data from 2020 onwards.

31 October 2025 - We are improving Star Ratings to provide greater insight into the performance of aged care homes and encourage providers to meet their obligations.

18 June 2025 - Find out how to manage bookings to vaccinate your new and existing patients against COVID-19.

30 September 2025 - Our Corporate Plan outlines how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2025–26.