Highly regarded aged care executive Mr Ian Yates AM has been appointed as the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care and will commence this role in January 2023.

Mr Yates’ appointment is a key step in addressing Recommendation 12 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Royal Commission), which recommended the establishment of both an Interim and Statutory Inspector-General of Aged Care and supporting Offices.

As Interim Inspector-General, Mr Yates will undertake a range of key functions with the support of the Interim Office which is expected to include:

• engaging with stakeholders to assist with developing a review program for systemic investigations
• identifying priorities for the Inspector-General
• delivering education and raising awareness of the roles and functions of the interim and statutory Offices, and
• considering opportunities to report to Parliament, including on the implementation of Royal Commission recommendations

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Mr Ian Yates AM appointed as interim Inspector-General of Aged Care