29Extra reports to Parliament

29 Extra reports to Parliament

(1) The Inspector‑General must prepare 2 reports on the progress made by the Commonwealth towards implementing the recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission, which must set out the measures and actions in response to each recommendation taken by the Commonwealth before: (a) for the first report—1 January 2024; and (b) for the second report—1 January 2025. (2) The Inspector‑General may also prepare a report on any other matter relating to the Inspector‑General’s functions. (2A) A report under this section: (a) must be published on the Inspector‑General’s website; and (b) must be given to the Minister: (i) for the first report under subsection (1)—on or before 1 June 2024; and (ii) for the second report under subsection (1)—on or before 1 June 2025; and (iii) for a report under subsection (2)—as soon as practicable; and (c) may be given to any other person who, in the Inspector‑General’s opinion, has a special interest in a matter to which the report relates. (3) The Minister must table the report in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after receiving the report. Certain information not to be included (4) A report under this section must not: (a) include information that the Inspector‑General is satisfied is sensitive information; or (b) name, or otherwise make reasonably identifiable, an individual other than: (i) a Minister of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; or (ii) an individual who holds an office or appointment under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory; or (iii) an SES employee or acting SES employee.