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Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill 2023


Type
Government
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care

Summary

Introduced with the Inspector-General of Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2023, the bill establishes 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 system issues through independent reviews and making recommendations for improvement.

Progress of bill

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House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 22/03/23  
Second reading moved 22/03/23  
Second reading debate 30/03/23  
Second reading agreed to 30/03/23  
Third reading agreed to 30/03/23  
     
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 10/05/23  
Second reading moved 10/05/23  
Second reading debate 07/08/23  
Second reading debate 08/08/23  
Second reading agreed to 08/08/23  
Committee of the Whole debate 08/08/23 Amendment details: 5 Australian Greens agreed to
Third reading agreed to 08/08/23  
     
House of Representatives
Consideration of Senate message 08/08/23 Details: House agreed to Senate amendments
     
Finally passed both Houses 08/08/23  
Assent 17/08/23 Act no: 55 - Year: 2023
     

Text of bill

  • First reading

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  • As passed by both Houses

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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum

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  • Addendum to explanatory memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

Senate
  • 2R - Independent [sheet 1963]
THORPE, Sen Lidia

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  • 2R - Opposition [sheet 2052]
RUSTON, Sen Anne

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  • CW - Australian Greens [sheet 1934]
RICE, Sen Janet

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Schedules of amendments

  • Schedule of the amendments made by the Senate

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Notes