Summary

Part of a package of five bills in relation to the Living Longer Living Better aged care package, the bill: establishes the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency to replace the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency from 1 January 2014; provides for the functions, powers, appointment, and terms and conditions of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Quality Agency; provides for staff and consultants; establishes the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council to advise the CEO; requires the Quality Agency to develop strategic and operational development plans; provides for the Quality Agency’s reporting requirements; and provides for the use and disclosure of protected information by the Quality Agency.