3Objects

3 Objects

The objects of this Act are to drive greater accountability and transparency of the Commonwealth’s administration of the aged care system, and facilitate positive change for older Australians, by: (a) establishing an independent Inspector‑General of Aged Care to monitor, investigate and report on the Commonwealth’s administration of the aged care system, including by identifying systemic issues through independent reviews, and making recommendations for improvement; and (b) providing oversight of the Commonwealth’s administration of complaints management processes across the aged care system; and (c) establishing a framework for the Inspector‑General of Aged Care to report publicly to the Minister and Parliament on the Commonwealth’s administration of the aged care system.