Key personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024
Aged care key personnel — board + senior — owe statutory duties + face personal sanctions.
Who must comply
Key personnel of approved aged care providers (board, senior management).
What triggers it
Holding key personnel role.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Fit + proper attestation; banning order register checks at appointment; documented oversight.
Max penalty
Banning orders + civil penalties for breach of key personnel duties
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
Source legislation
Industries
Topics
Source: https://agedcarequality.gov.au/providers. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.