The reform agenda anticipated in the wake of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Royal Commission) has recommenced.

On 27 July 2022, the Government introduced two new aged care Bills to the House of Representatives:

1. Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 (Care Reform Bill); and
2. Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 (Royal Commission Response Bill 2022).

The Royal Commission Response Bill 2022 quickly progressed through the House of Representatives, and passed the Senate on 2 August 2022 without amendment.

The Care Reform Bill was referred to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, with a report due on 31 August 2022.

Approved Providers should act quickly to ensure compliance with these Bills, with some reform expected as soon as 1 October 2022.

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New Aged Care Bills have landed – An overview of expected reform