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The submission highlights key areas that need to be addressed, including:
enforceable rights of older people
a robust, independent complaints system
transparency of timelines and funding
strong regulation and penalties
a guaranteed right to aged care visitors
supports for family and friend carers
strengthened diversity requirements
In an accompanying media release, which you can read on the OPAN website, the consortium described the passage of the Act as ‘an urgent priority for 2024.’