Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has resumed hearings and workshops but there will be no public access for the time being, subject to ongoing review. This decision is a consequence of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and based on information available from the Australian Government.
Make a submission on the impact of COVID-19 on aged care services
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is calling for submissions from the general public and organisations relating to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the aged care sector. The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2020.
Go to the submissions page to learn more.
Read the latest media release from the Chair of the Royal Commission about COVID-19 issued on Wednesday 10 June 2020 and visit the about the Coronavirus and the Aged Care Royal Commission page.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established on 8 October 2018 by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd).
The Honourable Tony Pagone QC and Ms Lynelle Briggs AO have been appointed as Royal Commissioners. The Letters Patent for the Royal Commission, which formally appoint the Royal Commissioners, also outline the Commission's terms of reference.
The Commissioners delivered an interim report on 31 October 2019, and are required to provide a final report by 12 November 2020.
This website provides information about the work of the Royal Commission, and how you can engage with the Commission: including how submissions can be made, and when and where hearings will be held.
