Comply with Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)
From 1 November 2025, providers must comply with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Who must comply
Approved aged care providers (residential, home, flexible).
What triggers it
Operating an aged care service.
When due
Ongoing from 1 November 2025.
Evidence required
Quality system documentation, audits, training, SIRS reports, RN 24/7 rosters.
Max penalty
Civil penalties, sanctions, registration revocation
Effective from
1 November 2025
Summary
The new Aged Care Act 2024, in force from 1 November 2025, embeds a rights-based Statement of Rights and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (7 standards). Providers must comply on commencement; the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has expanded compliance powers including civil penalties, registered nurse 24/7 in residential aged care, and serious incident response scheme (SIRS) obligations.
Enforced by
Source legislation
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Related obligations
- 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.
- CWLTHKey personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024Aged care key personnel — board + senior — owe statutory duties + face personal sanctions.
- 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 Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)?
- Approved aged care providers (residential, home, flexible).
- What triggers Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)?
- Operating an aged care service.
- When is Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024) due?
- Ongoing from 1 November 2025.
- What is the maximum penalty for Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)?
- Civil penalties, sanctions, registration revocation
- What evidence is required for Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)?
- Quality system documentation, audits, training, SIRS reports, RN 24/7 rosters.
Source: https://agedcarequality.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.