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Aged Care Act 2024 readiness scorer

The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) commenced on 1 November 2025, replacing the Aged Care Act 1997 with a rights-based framework, provider registration categories, a statutory duty backed by civil penalties, and the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. This tool scores your readiness across 7 controls and prioritises gaps by severity.

Last verified: 1 July 2026
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7 readiness controls

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards implemented

Evidence mapped to each applicable Strengthened Standard, audit-ready for the Commission.

Statutory duty + responsible-person governance

The new duty to ensure quality and safety, with accountable responsible persons and board oversight.

Strengthened Code of Conduct for Aged Care rolled out

Code applied to the provider, its workers and responsible persons, with training and enforcement.

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) operating

Incident management system plus Priority 1 / Priority 2 reporting to the Commission within statutory timeframes.

Strengthened worker screening in place

Worker screening clearances verified and monitored for all workers and responsible persons.

Complaints + feedback management

An open, accessible complaints process with resolution tracking and continuous improvement.

Statement of Rights + supporter framework embedded

Care delivered consistent with the Statement of Rights and the new supported decision-making framework.

Reference tool — not professional advice. Obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 depend on your registration category, service type and risk profile. Always confirm your specific obligations with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission or an experienced aged care compliance adviser for material decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the Aged Care Act 2024 commence?
The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) commenced on 1 November 2025, replacing the Aged Care Act 1997. It introduces a rights-based framework, a new regulatory model with six provider registration categories, a statutory duty backed by civil penalties, and the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, all overseen by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
What is the statutory duty on registered providers?
The Act imposes a statutory duty on registered providers and their 'responsible persons' to ensure the quality and safety of the care they deliver. Breaches can attract civil penalties, and responsible persons carry personal accountability — so board-level governance and audit-ready evidence are essential.
Which Strengthened Quality Standards apply to me?
Standards 1-4 (The Person, The Organisation, Care and Services, The Environment) apply to all registered providers. Standard 5 (Clinical Care) applies where clinical care is delivered. Standards 6 (Food and Nutrition) and 7 (The Residential Community) apply to residential aged care. Your registration category and service mix determine the exact set.
What are the registration categories?
The new regulatory model places each provider into one of six registration categories based on service type and risk — from home and community services through to residential care. Obligations, including the depth of evidence expected, scale with your category.

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