Learn about the new Act
Read about key changes and who will be affected.
Public consultations
Learn more about the consultations we’ve held about the new Act.
Regulation and oversight
See who regulates and oversees aged care and what is changing.
A rights-based Act
See what rights will be embedded in the new Aged Care Act.
New Aged Care Bill 2024
The Australian Government introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament on 12 September 2024. It passed Parliament on 25 November 2024 and will become the new Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025. For more information, read the:
- Minister for Aged Care’s media release announcing introduction of the Bill
- Minister for Aged Care’s media release announcing passage of the Bill
- Aged Care Bill 2024 and explanatory memorandum
- Bill overview fact sheet
- Bill overview fact sheet – Easy Read.