This bill being passed means that... There is now a new role and office called the Ageing and Disability Commissioner

This bill being passed means that... The Official Community Visitor program will now be overseen by the new Commissioner instead of the NSW Ombudsman

This bill being passed means that... The Ageing and Disability Commissioner has the ability to investigate complaints and start inquiries into aged and disability care, to publish findings and report to the Minister for the Aged and Disabled and to educate the public about related matters

This bill being passed means that... There is now an Ageing and Disability Advisory Board which the Commissioner can consult with

This bill being passed means that... Rules around the Coroner investigating deaths in supported group accommodation have been updated to reflect the changes in who is responsible for what, and to ensure these deaths are both investigated AND reported to the relevant bodies

This bill being passed means that... The commissioner can share information about elderly or disabled people with government or third party agencies to enable them to provide care and service to the person in question