Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – August 2025

This document provides the final strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards which took effect on 1 November 2025, with the start of the Aged Care Act 2024.

This document reflects the final draft of the new Aged Care Rules 2025, published on the Federal Register of Legislation on 24 September 2025. released on 31 July 2025. It contains minor changes from February 2025 following the public consultation on the Aged Care Rules and the legislative drafting process.

Read more about the strengthened Quality Standards

Find out how the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are responsible for monitoring the delivery of quality care against the strengthened Quality Standards.

Learn more about how the strengthened Quality Standards put older people at the centre of their aged care.

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General public
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