Nursing Home Reform Act 2025. The new aged care act is expected to commence from 1 july 2025, with the new support at home program. The patient advocacy service was extended to private nursing homes from november 2022;

The act imposes strict mandates such as mandatory care minutes per resident, 24/7 registered nurse availability, and improved infection control and nutrition standards. It passed parliament on 25 november 2024 and will become the new aged care act from 1 july 2025.