Russell Kennedy principal Anita Courtney and associate Johanna Heaven have had an article titled ‘The new Aged Care Act’s representatives regime’ published in the 2024 winter edition of Aged Care Today, an ACCPA publication.
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The article covers the new Aged Care Act’s representatives regime and provides an overview of what is known so far. Among the many proposed changes in the new Aged Care Act is an entirely new ‘nominees’ regime which appears to override the existing state-based system for substitute decision-makers.
The article discusses changes relating to aged care decision-making, and introduces the concept of an 'Aged Care Act nominee' who will make decisions for older persons lacking capacity. It also covers:
- The two types of nominees – a ‘Supporter’ and a ‘Representative’
- How a nominee is appointed?
- Duties of Supporters and Representatives
- What’s next
While the details are yet to be fully released in the Rules, aged care providers and older persons are encouraged to prepare for these changes, anticipating a shift to a more unified national framework for aged care decision-making.
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If you have any questions or require advice on this upcoming change, please contact Anita Courtney or Johanna Heaven.
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