Who is conducting the review?
This is an independent review being conducted by the Inspector-General of Aged Care.
What timeframe does the review cover?
The review will consider measures and actions taken by the Australian Government between May 2021 (when its response to the Aged Care Royal Commission was released) and 31 May 2027.
Who will be consulted?
The review will be informed by broad consultation, including with:
- people who have used the aged care system and their families, carers and advocates
- aged care providers
- government departments and agencies
- workers and unions
- researchers and other stakeholders.
When will the review be finished?
The Inspector-General will provide the final report of the review to the Minster for Aged Care and Seniors on or before 1 November 2027.
The Minister must table the report in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days after the review is provided to them.
The report will be published on our website after it is provided to the Minister and tabled in Parliament.
How can I share information to inform the review?
Public submissions to the review are open until 29 January 2027.
What is the scope of the review?
The review will consider the:
- measures and actions taken by the Commonwealth in response to each of the 148 recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission
- effectiveness of those measures and actions in implementing the recommendations.
Find out more about the scope of the review.
What is the legislative basis for the review?
Section 28 of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023 requires the Inspector-General of Aged Care to conduct 2 reviews of the Commonwealth’s implementation of each of the 148 recommendations.
This first review will be completed by 1 November 2027. The second review must be completed by 1 March 2031.
How do the strategic outcome areas relate to the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendations?
Many of the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendations contribute collectively to broader outcomes.
Therefore, we grouped the royal commission’s 148 recommendations into the following 9 key strategic outcome areas:
- People-centred aged care: a rights-based system: Older people’s rights are upheld in aged care and care is integrated with other support systems.
- Leadership and government accountability: The aged care system has clear strategic direction, supports long-term goals, monitors performance, addresses emerging issues and ensures accountability.
- Access and navigation: Older people can find, understand and access timely aged care and support.
- High quality and safe care and support: Older people, their families and friends receive the right care and support to meet their needs when they need it.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
- Equitable aged care: Older people receive equitable and inclusive care.
- Regulation and provider accountability: Providers are supported and capable of delivering high-quality care and are held accountable for doing so.
- Workforce: Aged care workers are skilled and empowered to provide high-quality care.
- Sustainable aged care: The aged care system is equipped, financed and funded to provide high-quality aged care and support over time.
The background paper on the review explains how each recommendation has been mapped to a strategic outcome.
How can I contribute to the review?
Public submissions are open until 29 January 2027. The Inspector-General may use these submissions to help inform findings, recommendations and public reporting. Visit our Submissions webpage for more information.