Who must comply with Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?

Key personnel of approved aged care providers (board, senior management).

What is the maximum penalty for Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?

Banning orders + civil penalties for breach of key personnel duties

What evidence is required for Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?

Fit + proper attestation; banning order register checks at appointment; documented oversight.

Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024: who must comply, deadlines & penalties (2026)

Summary

Aged Care Act 2024 sets key personnel obligations (analog to directors' duties) — duty to ensure compliance with the Statement of Rights + Quality Standards, fit + proper person test, banning order regime against individuals.

Enforced by

AGED-CARE-QUALITY

Source legislation

aged care act 2024

Industries

aged care

Topics

aged-carekey-personnel

Related obligations

CWLTHComply with Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)From 1 November 2025, providers must comply with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
CWLTHComply with Serious Incident Response Scheme (aged care)Residential and home-care providers must notify Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission of priority 1 incidents within 24 hours.
CWLTHRegistered nurse on duty 24/7 in residential aged careResidential aged care providers must have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day.
CWLTHComply with Aged Care Code of ConductAll providers + workers must comply with the federal Aged Care Code of Conduct.
CWLTHComply with restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plansUse of restrictive practices in aged care must be a last resort and meet strict conditions.
CWLTHAN-ACC funding classification compliance (residential)Residential aged care funding driven by AN-ACC classification of each resident.

Frequently asked questions

Who must comply with Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?: Key personnel of approved aged care providers (board, senior management).
What triggers Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?: Holding key personnel role.
When is Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024 due?: Continuous.
What is the maximum penalty for Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?: Banning orders + civil penalties for breach of key personnel duties
What evidence is required for Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024?: Fit + proper attestation; banning order register checks at appointment; documented oversight.