Second Reading Speeches

Aged Care Amendment (Security and Protection) Bill 2007

Type
Government
Portfolio
Ageing
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Aged Care Act 1997
to establish: a scheme for compulsory reporting of abuse of persons in aged care; new complaints investigation procedures; and a new role of Aged Care Commissioner to replace the existing Commissioner for Complaints.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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