Banning Orders are a key enforcement mechanism under the Aged Care Act 2024, and their scope has expanded significantly from 1 November 2025 to apply across all registered providers. This article sets out what Boards need to understand about Banning Orders and the governance risk they introduce.
It covers how Banning Orders work, who they can apply to, including registered providers, aged care workers and responsible persons, and the process the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission follows, including immediate risk powers where notice isn’t required. It explains the civil penalties providers face for non-compliance, up to 1,000 penalty units, and the direct exposure this creates for Board members as responsible persons.
The article outlines five priorities for Boards, covering register checks, governance oversight and reporting, policy and escalation frameworks, constitutional review, and organisational capability building.
Written for governing bodies, executives and compliance teams navigating obligations under the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Rules and Commission guidance, this resource translates a complex enforcement mechanism into clear governance actions for Boards operating under the strengthened regulatory framework.
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