Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner

As part of the 2023-24 Budget, an interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner was appointed to lead consultation process with First Nations communities and stakeholders on the design and functions of a permanent Commissioner role, including where it is located. These consultations will form the basis for a proposal to Government on the permanent Commissioner in 2024. The interim Commissioner will also provide a voice for First Nations people and providers that will contribute to the ongoing reforms to the aged care system.