A new model for representatives in the new Aged Care Act - what is being proposed?

In this episode, we discuss the new model for representatives proposed in the Australian Government's first consultation paper on the new Aged Care Act.

As providers would be familiar with, the current Aged Care Act has a range of concepts for representatives.

The consultation paper outlines a proposal to use the term nominee in the new Aged Care Act and to create two categories of nominees: a supporter and a representative. 

But how do the proposed new arrangements align with state laws and do they adequately protect the rights of the older person?  There are many problematic aspects to the proposed nominee arrangements, which we discuss in this episode.   

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