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Design and early implementation of residential aged care reforms

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The objective of this audit is to assess whether the design and early implementation of the Australian Government’s response to Recommendation 86 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety by the Department of Health and Aged Care and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has been effective.
Audit criteria
The ANAO proposes to examine:
- Did the Department of Health and Aged Care provide robust policy advice on residential aged care workforce reforms?
- Has the Department of Health and Aged Care effectively introduced the new workforce requirements?
- Is the regulatory system prepared for the new requirements?
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The ANAO does not have a role in commenting on the merits of government policy but focuses on assessing the efficient and effective implementation of government programs, including the achievement of their intended benefits.
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While your contribution will be considered, and handled with care, you will not automatically receive feedback about your contribution. However, if you provide your contact details, you may be contacted regarding your contribution.
Please note that contributions are intermittently monitored. You will receive an email acknowledgement of your contribution if you provide a valid email address.
We anticipate accepting contributions to this audit until Sunday 27 August 2023.