Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: elderly care

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3 current bills found.

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FED Establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner

Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026

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15 Oct 2026: Parliament has voted to pass this bill — it's just waiting for the Governor's sign-off.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Discretionary Powers for Approved Needs Assessors in Aged Care

Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026

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Opposition Bill

11 Aug 2026: This bill has passed its first house and is now before the second house for its own debate.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Transitional Arrangements for Aged Care Subsidies and Information Sharing

Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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5 Feb 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent