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Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026
Currently before the House of Representatives. Last action: introduced and read a first time on 11 Aug 2026.
STAGE 7 OF 13 — FIRST READING (HOUSE)
Summary
Amends the Aged Care Act 2024 to clarify that, when undertaking an aged care needs assessment, an approved needs assessor may exercise their professional discretion and is not limited by the Integrated Assessment Tool or any other requirements prescribed by the Aged Care Rules 2025.
Text of Bill
First reading
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