The Health Services Union (HSU) supports a new aged care Act centred on the rights of older people and ensuring access to consistently high-quality, person-centred services.
Our main points are:
- Worker development needs to be prioritised.
- Workers should not be liable for penalties.
- There needs to be a commitment to full “across the board” regulation, across anyone providing care. This includes digital platforms, outsourced providers, and contractors.
Supporting Documents:
~ HSU – AGED CARE ACT SUBMISSION Aged Care Bill
~ HSU – AGED CARE ACT SUBMISSION Exposure Draft
~ HSU – AGED CARE WORKER REGULATION SCHEME SUBMISSION
~ HSU – POSITIVE WORKER REGISTRATION POSTER
~ AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE – PROFESSIONALISING THE AGED CARE WORKFORCE
~ FAIR WORK COMMISSION – SUMMARY OF DECISION: WORK VALUE CASE AGED CARE STAGE 3
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The Health Services Union has strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s $630 million investment to fund pay rises for more than 460,000 health, disability and community services workers.
First pay equity increase begins for health professionals
Health professionals starting their careers will receive up to $128 more a week to help with soaring household bills as the first stage of a landmark pay equity win begins today.
HSU National Election Notice 2026
Nominations are called for seven National Officer positions: – National President (1) – National Senior Vice President (1) – National Vice Presidents (2) – National