Australia 48th Parliament Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

s1496 — Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Representatives
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill restores human oversight in aged care needs assessments.

This legislation reinstates the requirement for a human review in assessing aged care needs. Its goal is to ensure personalized care for elderly individuals.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect more personalized and thorough assessments of their loved ones' aged care needs.

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 225 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (225)

225 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors s1496?
s1496 is sponsored by Anne Ruston (Liberal Party).
What is the current status of s1496?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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