Today the Australian Government’s Aged Care Bill passed Parliament.   
  
This means the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.  
  
A new Act will bring a range of improvements for older people including:   

• a new regulatory model 

• strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards 

• a Statement of Rights for older people 

• easier entry and access to services. 

Older people and their supporters will have a greater say and a more independent voice about the care and services they receive. This includes protections to speak up when they’re not satisfied and better equipping providers to handle complaints effectively. 
  
Thanks to the new Support at Home program, more older people can live in their own home for longer and receive home modifications and assistive technology so they can do so safely.  
  
An extraordinary amount of work has taken place to get to this point and there is still a lot of work to do.  
 
The Department of Health and Aged Care continues to consult on the Aged Care Rulesand will be working closely with aged care providers and workers to allow for a smooth transition from 1 July 2025. 
 
Read what the new law means for you and the Minister for Aged Care's media release.